SOUTH CAROLINA DMV TEST
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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in South Carolina must have a driver license or learner's permit. To apply for a learner's permit, you must be 15 years of age or older. You must provide a birth certificate, proof of residency, social security card or equivalent, and must pass the vision and knowledge tests. The South Carolina written knowledge test covers the contents of the South Carolina Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. The SC DMV written test consists of 30 questions, and you'll need at least 24 correct answers to pass (80% or higher). Practice with this sample DMV test to get ready for the official South Carolina driver's license test.
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You are coming to an intersection and have a green light. Pedestrians are crossing against the red. You should:
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Claim your right-of-way and proceed with caution.
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Honk your horn.
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Stop to let pedestrians cross safely.
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2.
A vehicle should never be parked closer to a fire hydrant than ____:
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15 feet
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20 feet
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50 feet
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3.
Before turning left at an intersection, it is important to:
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Signal your intentions to others well in advance.
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Check traffic signs to see if you are allowed to.
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All of the above.
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4.
When a ‘Road Closed’ sign is displayed, drivers must:
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Come to a complete stop and wait for the lights to turn green.
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Look for a detour or another route.
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Make a U-turn.
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5.
A pentagon-shape sign refers to:

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A No-Passing zone.
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A school zone.
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A yield sign.
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6.
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
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Safer.
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More dangerous.
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Easier.
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7.
While driving on an undivided highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You:
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May pass if the way is clear.
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Must remain stopped until the bus driver turns off the flashing red lights.
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May pass the bus on the right, if no children are present.
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8.
Drivers may cross solid yellow lines:
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During daylight hours only.
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When making turns.
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At any time.
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9.
Your driving ability can be affected by:
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at least two drinks.
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three drinks or more.
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just one drink.
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10.
Which of these statements about steering is true?
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Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel.
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The steering wheel is always turned in the direction you want the vehicle to move, whether moving forward or in reverse.
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All of the above.
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