SOUTH CAROLINA DMV PERMIT 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.
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When is it legal to pass another vehicle using the shoulder of a road?
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When there’s a vehicle in front of you in the passing lane.
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Always.
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Never.
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This sign means:
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Parking spaces are reserved for individuals with valid disabled parking permits.
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Lanes are reserved for carpool vehicles or vehicles transporting people with disabilities.
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Roundabout ahead.
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3.
Large trucks are most likely to lose speed and cause a hazard:
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Going up long or steep hills.
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Going down long gradual hills.
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On long, gradual curves.
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4.
A steady yellow light means:
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Drive with caution.
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Stop, yield the right-of-way, then go.
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Be prepared to stop for the red light.
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When turning or changing lanes, drivers must:
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Signal only when driving at night.
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Signal only if there is traffic.
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Always signal their intentions even when there are no vehicles.
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6.
When attempting to stop on a slippery road, you should:
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First pump the brakes.
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Steer toward the curb.
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First take your foot off the gas pedal and then apply the brakes gently.
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7.
When you park alongside a curb on a level street, the front and back wheels must be parallel and within __ inches of the curb.
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36
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18
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32
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8.
This road sign means:
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Curve ahead.
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Set of curves ahead.
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Roundabout ahead.
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9.
This road sign means:
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The maximum speed limit under ideal conditions.
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You must travel at the speed indicated.
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None of the above.
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10.
Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:
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If your car is regularly insured.
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If the medication was prescribed by a physician.
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Under no circumstances.
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