SC DMV Permit Practice Test 3 (South Carolina)

Question 1:

A broken white line:

means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane.

separates two lanes traveling in the same direction.

marks the right edge of the roadway.

Question 2:

When approaching a railroad crossing that has a standard railroad (RR) crossbuck but no gates or flashing lights, you should:

approach all crossings with extreme caution.

check both directions and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction.

All of the above.

Question 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 attempt to cut back sharply onto the pavemen.

Question 4:

You can make a _____ turn at a ______ traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the turn.

right; red

left; red

right; yellow

Question 5:

This road sign means:

Merging traffic

Steep grade ahead

Intersection ahead

Question 6:

What should drivers do when they see this sign?

Make sure the bridge is clear of oncoming traffic before they cross.

Look to the left and right for other traffic.

Allow others to merge smoothly.

Question 7:

After you stop for a school bus, you must:

turn off your engine.

pass the bus before the red lights stop flashing.

None of the above.

Question 8:

Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a BAC of:

0.15% or more.

any amount.

0.08% or more.

Question 9:

Alcohol:

makes drivers more prone to take chances.

increases reaction time.

All of the above.

Question 10:

This road sign means:

School zone ahead

Pedestrians must not cross here

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Question 11:

The octagonal shape is used:

for stop signs and railroad advance warning signs.

exclusively for stop signs.

to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on roadways.

Question 12:

Which of the following must you obey over the others?

Red light

Stop sign

Police officer

Question 13:

You ________ traffic headed toward you when you turn left.

must not yield to

must interrupt

must yield to

Question 14:

Which statement about stopping at railroad crossings is true?

Never attempt to pass a vehicle when approaching a railroad crossing.

Drivers can go around lowered railroad gates at a crossing where no train is in sight.

The yield sign is never found at railroad crossings.

Question 15:

What is the meaning of orange traffic signs?

Yield.

Warning of school, pedestrian, and bicycling activity.

Construction and maintenance warning.

Question 16:

If you see a “lane closed ahead” sign you should:

make a U-turn. You are on the wrong side of the road.

merge into the correct lane when it is safe.

speed to the end of the closed lane and try to get into the other lane.

Question 17:

This road sign warns drivers that:

the road surface ahead changes to a low-type surface or earth road.

vehicles must leave the pavement immediately.

the dirt on the side of the road is soft.

Question 18:

If your brakes are wet, you can dry them by:

riding the pedal lightly.

pull over to the right and wait until it stops raining.

having them checked by a mechanic.

Question 19:

This road sign warns drivers that:

left turns are not allowed at the intersection.

the road will make a sharp turn to the right.

another road enters the highway from the direction shown.

Question 20:

When they approach this sign, drivers must:

slow down and watch for children crossing the road.

obey signals from crossing guards.

stop if necessary.

All of the above.

Question 21:

At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, drivers should always:

look to the sides of their vehicle to see what is coming.

slowly pass vehicles the vehicles ahead.

stop, listen for oncoming traffic, and proceed with caution.

Question 22:

Which shape is a warning sign?

Diamond

Triangle

Pennant

Question 23:

You come to a railroad crossing where the crossing gates are down and the lights are flashing. What should you do?

Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear and for the gates to raise, then proceed.

Slow down, and drive around the gates if clear.

Drive through the crossing gates, if you don't see a train.

Question 24:

If you are blinded by headlights on an approaching vehicle, you should:

avoid looking directly at the bright lights.

glance toward the side of the road, then look quickly ahead to determine the other vehicle’s position.

All of the above.

Question 25:

What should drivers do when the red lights begin to flash?

Stop.

Yield.

Slow down.

Question 26:

A driver arriving at a four-way stop must yield the right-of-way to the drivers who arrived before him.

False

True

Question 27:

When they see this sign, drivers should:

increase their speed and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the right.

slow down and keep well to the left.

Question 28:

This sign means:

You may make a U-turn.

Hairpin corner ahead.

You must make a U-turn.

Question 29:

Driving more slowly than the surrounding traffic:

is a defensive driving technique.

can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

is the best option in bad weather.

Question 30:

Directions given by traffic officers ___________ signs, signals or pavement markings.

take precedence over

are less important than

must obey

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