South Carolina Driver's Permit Test (2023)

1. Speed limit signs are:

2. When driving at night, drivers should:

look directly into the oncoming headlights of approaching vehicles.
always use their high beams.
increase their following distance.

3. This sign warns drivers of:

4. This signal means:

5. Which statement about tires is true?

Tires with low air pressure have better traction, particularly when driving on wet pavement.
High speed reduces stress and strain on tires.
The tires on your vehicle must have good treads and otherwise be in safe condition.

6. In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:

7. The picture shows a _________ sign.

8. The yield sign means:

Drive with caution in wet weather.
You must come to a complete stop.
Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way.

9. Driving at excessive speed:

does not increase the chance of a crash.
improves your reaction time.
often leads to high-risk decision-making.

10. What is the first thing to do when you make a three-point turn?

Signal with your left turn signal, then check carefully for traffic coming toward you.
Signal with your right turn signal, then pull over to the right and stop.
Turn left, go across the road so you come to a stop while you face the edge of the road.

SOUTH CAROLINA DRIVERS PERMIT TEST