SC Driver’s Permit Test Practice Questions
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When there is no traffic on both sides of the road, a turn around can be performed using...
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a three-point turn
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True or False: When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is permitted.
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False
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When turning the steering wheel at intersections, a driver must use the ______ technique.
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hand-over-hand
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When driving in fog, snow, or rain, a driver must use _____ headlights.
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low-beam
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To avoid rear-end crashes, you must maintain the correct following distance between you and the vehicle ahead by using a ___-second following distance.
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3-4
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When you are involved in an accident that is not your fault, you should...
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stay at the scene and notify police.
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To maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel, you must place your left hand at the ___ o'clock position and your right hand at the ____ o'clock position.
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7 to 9, 3 to 5
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Interstate route markers on a highway are identified using a(n) _______ sign.
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red, white, and blue
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While entering an interstate highway, a driver must use...
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an acceleration lane
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The maximum unposted speed limit in an urban district is __ miles per hour.
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30
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True or False: Driving much below the posted speed limit can prevent many accidents on highways.
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False
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The maximum speed limit on a highway is set for ___ traffic conditions.
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ideal
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When a driver extends his/her left hand and arm downward, he/she intends to...
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slow down or stop
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A driver with an intention to turn must signal at least __ feet before making the actual turn.
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100
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All work zone symbols or signs have a(n) ____ background and ____ letters.
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orange, black
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The _________ are areas around large trucks and buses where cars cannot be seen.
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no-zones
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If two motorists arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to...
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the driver on the right
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When you meet a car at night, you must dim your headlights at least ___ feet from the approaching vehicle.
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500
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When brakes fail while driving, a driver must not...
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press hard on the gas pedal
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When you park your vehicle headed uphill with curb, you must turn wheels to the ___ of the street with the back of the front tire against the ___.
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center, curb
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On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use the ____ lane.
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rightmost
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You must not park your vehicle within ___ feet of a fire hydrant.
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15
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What is 'hydroplaning'?
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skidding on a wet road
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While driving, you must have your headlights turned on from a half hour after ____ to a half hour before ___.
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sunset, sunrise
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If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you must...
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go on the the next exit
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When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights comes behind you while you are driving, you must...
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pull over to the right side of the road and stop.
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The maximum un-posted speed limit in a rural area is __ miles per hour except when a higher limit is allowed by the federal law.
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55
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It is illegal for you to park your vehicle within __ feet of a signal light, stop sign or flashing beacon on the side of the roadway
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30
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It is illegal for you to park your vehicle within __ feet of a railroad crossing.
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50
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A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must __________ for a traffic signal or sign.
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stop behind the line
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The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as _________.
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the reaction time
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_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
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A solid white line
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When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must...
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not change your lane
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For interstate driving, slow-moving vehicles must travel _________, except when passing.
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in the rightmost lane
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