2025 South Carolina Permit Test 9
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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17. When you are traveling in a work zone, you should:
Explanation
In a work zone, keep an eye out for traffic control devices (such as cones, barrels, or signs), large construction vehicles, and workers. Slow down and obey the posted limit for the work zone. Obey any instructions given by a flagger and posted on signs.
18. When you see other drivers around you acting or reacting in anger:
Explanation
When other drivers are behaving angrily, you should take action to physically and mentally distance yourself from the situation. Avoid making eye contact with them, or making body movements or gestures that could provoke them. Slow down, move over, or do whatever you safely can to put yourself out of danger.
19. Backing your vehicle is:
Explanation
Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.
20. If you want to make a three-point turnabout and there is traffic approaching, you should:
Explanation
When you make a three-point turn, all approaching traffic has the right-of-way. Only perform a turnabout when it is safe to do so.
21. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane:
Explanation
Blind or partially blind pedestrians may carry a white cane or use the assistance of a guide dog. You must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian with a guide dog or a white cane.
22. When taking medication before driving, the most important thing for you to do is to:
Explanation
Many medications can produce side effects that may impair your driving skills. If you are taking any medications, be aware of their side effects and do not drive if they interfere with your ability to drive.
23. A steady red arrow displayed on a traffic light means:
Explanation
If a traffic signal is displaying a steady red arrow, traffic in the indicated lane may not proceed in the direction shown by the arrow. Drivers must come to a full stop and wait for a green signal to proceed.
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