2025 South Carolina Permit Test 22
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Carolina please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/south-carolina/car.
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1. To let others know that you intend to turn, signal at least ____ feet from where you plan to turn.
Explanation
South Carolina law requires you to signal for at least 100 feet before beginning any kind of turn.
2. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation while driving is to:
Explanation
Always be aware of what is happening around your vehicle. Constantly observing your surroundings to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle will help you see problems that may require you to change speed or roadway position.
3. Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
Explanation
Stopping distances increase on wet or icy roads. Stopping distances also increase on road surfaces covered in loose gravel or stones.
4. When completing an emergency roadside stop, it is not necessary to put on your parking brake.
Explanation
Set your parking brake when making an emergency roadside stop. Turn on your emergency flashers to alert other drivers to your presence.
5. Which of the following statements is true?
Explanation
When following another vehicle on any street under normal driving conditions, maintain a three or four second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. If any unusual conditions exist, such as rainy weather or increased traffic, increase your following distance.
6. You are driving on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. You should:
Explanation
On a multilane highway, slower traffic should travel in the right lane. Use the left lane to pass slower-moving traffic.
7. Your first response to reduced visibility should be:
Explanation
Reducing your speed should be your first response to decreased visibility and dangerous road conditions.
8. You are approaching an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to solid yellow. You should:
Explanation
When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light, slow to a stop before entering the intersection, if it is safe to do so. If you can't stop safely, drive carefully through the intersection.
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