SOUTH CAROLINA DMV WRITTEN 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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If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should:
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React as you would with a blowout.
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Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop.
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Turn on your emergency flashers and pull off the road.
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2.
Due to their size and weight, trucks and buses take longer to stop than cars.
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True.
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False.
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3.
This road sign means:
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Divided highway ahead.
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Lane reduction ahead.
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Highway entrance ramp ahead.
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You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
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AFTER you move.
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If it’s raining.
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BEFORE you move.
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5.
A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for:
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Right turn only.
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Carpool vehicles.
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Left turns only.
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6.
What shape is a warning sign?
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Diamond.
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Pennant.
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Triangle.
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7.
On roads with two lanes traveling in the same direction, drivers should keep to the:
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Left lane except when passing.
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Left lane to avoid vehicles entering the road.
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Right lane except when passing.
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8.
A flashing red signal means:
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The same as a STOP sign.
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The light will soon change to steady red.
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Drivers should slow down before entering the intersection.
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9.
Your headlights must be on low beam within ______ of a vehicle ahead of you.
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200 feet
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1000 feet
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500 feet
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10.
When you are being passed by another driver, you should:
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Maintain your speed and position.
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Be on guard so that you may protect yourself from any of his/her potentially unsafe actions.
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All of the above.
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