2026 South Carolina Permit Test 4
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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24. Which statement about backing on a roadway is true?
Explanation
You should always look behind you to check for traffic when backing up. Only back up where it is safe and legal to do so.
25. What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?
Explanation
Consuming alcohol and other drugs together can increase the impairing effects of both. For example, having one drink while you are also using a cold remedy could affect you as much as several drinks would when being consumed separately from any medications.
26. If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:
Explanation
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, crossing guard, or law enforcement officer. Always drive with extra caution in a school zone.
27. You must yield to children playing in the streets.
Explanation
You are responsible for driving with extreme caution where children are present. Slow down near schools and playgrounds and in residential areas.
28. A person's ability to drive can be impaired by:
Explanation
The ability to drive safely is dependent on the driver being in good physical condition. Driving can be impaired by alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, and being drowsy.
29. Alcohol is the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Explanation
Alcohol is the number one killer on American roadways. Alcohol affects a person’s vision and slows their reaction time, so it takes longer to act in an emergency. Alcohol affects a person’s driving even if they are below the level of illegal intoxication.
30. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Explanation
Any amount of alcohol acts as a depressant, slowing the function of the nervous system. It will reduce a person's alertness and ability to concentrate, increase their reaction time, and drastically reduce their coordination.
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