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SOUTH CAROLINA PRACTICE PERMIT 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 SC DMV 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 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.
1. A broken white line:
separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.
marks the right edge of the roadway.
means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.
2. You are approaching a railroad grade crossing that has no visible gates or flashing lights, but has a standard railroad (RR) crossbuck. You should:
Approach all tracks with extreme caution and cross only when you know that there is no train coming.
Turn your radio down to hear if there may be an approaching train.
All of the above.
3. When your wheels run off the pavement, you should:
Grip the steering wheel firmly, begin to slow down, then move slowly back onto the road surface.
Hit the breaks hard.
Hit the brakes firmly and jerk the steering wheel hard to pull the vehicle onto the road surface as quickly as possible.
4. What statement about making a right turn is true?
You can make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the turn.
When making a right turn onto a four lane roadway, finish the turn in the far left lane.
You should swing wide to the left when making a right turn so you won't run over the curb.
5. This road sign means:
hill sign
Trucks under 18,000 lbs. allowed
Truck stop ahead
Steep grade ahead
6. What should drivers do when they see this sign?
one lane bridge
Look to the left and right for other traffic.
Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.
Allow others to merge smoothly.
7. After you stop for a school bus, you must:
turn off your engine.
drive again before the red lights stop flashing.
wait until the red lights stop flashing.
8. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of:
0.08% or more.
0.15% or more.
any amount.
9. Alcohol:
makes drivers more prone to take chances.
reduces reaction time.
All of the above.
10. This road sign means:
pedestrian crossing
Pedestrians must not cross here
Pedestrian crossing ahead
Be alert for construction workers on the road
 
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SC DMV Test Practice

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15
Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15
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