SC DMV Practice 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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A flashing yellow light means:
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You must prepare to stop.
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Do not proceed until the light has stopped flashing.
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Proceed with caution.
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2.
Drive below the posted speed limit when:
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Entering a highway where there are other cars.
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Others drive below the speed limit.
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Anything makes conditions less than perfect.
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3.
___________ normally are white rectangles with black letters or symbols.
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Warning signs
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Regulatory signs
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Guide signs (destination signs)
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A broken yellow line:
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Prohibits vehicles moving in either direction from crossing the line.
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Separates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.
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Separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
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5.
This sign means:
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Roadway with two-way traffic ahead.
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Lane ends ahead.
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Reduction of lanes ahead.
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Alcohol:
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Improves your judgment.
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Improves your focus.
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Increases your reaction time.
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7.
You may not pass another vehicle on either side of a _______ centerline.
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single broken white
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double solid yellow
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solid or broken yellow
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8.
You should allow a four-second or more cushion when:
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Following motorcyclists on wet roads.
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Driving on slippery roads.
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All of the above.
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9.
If you park facing uphill where there is NO curb, you should set the parking brake and:
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Leave the wheels straight.
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Turn the wheels toward the edge of the road.
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Turn the wheels toward the curb.
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10.
What does BAC stand for?
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Blood Alcohol Concentration.
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Blood Alcohol Commission.
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Beverage Alcohol Content.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.