SC Permit Test Study Guide

South Carolina Beginner's Permit Test Study Guide Passing On The Right: In what situations can you pass another vehicle on the right? •When the other vehicle is making a left turn and it is safe to do so Getting Your License: If you come into South Carolina from another state and establish a permanent residence, you must get what? •A South Carolina Driver's License •A vehicle license if you own a vehicle Traffic Signs: What are essential to highway safety? •Traffic signs and signals Railroad Crossing: When are you allowed to drive around railroad It is unlawful to move through a railroad crossing when the gates crossing when the gates are lowered? are lowered. Traffic Signs: What type of sign is yellow with black letters? •Warning sign Speed Limit: What is the maximum un-posted speed limit in a rural area in South Carolina? •55MPH Pavement Markings: What do double solid lines mean? •Vehicles can cross the lines to turn left to enter or leave the highway only •Vehicles on both sides are not allowed to pass or change lanes Pavement Marking: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are used and you are in the wrong lane, what should you do? •Keep going in the direction indicated by the arrow then go back in the direction you want to go Pavement Markings: When approaching an intersection where pavement arrows are used, what does a two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight and the other pointing right mean? •Traffic in the lane can go either straight or turn right or left Traffic Signals: What does a flashing yellow light indicate? •Proceed with caution Traffic Signals: What does a flashing red light indicate? •The same as a stop sign Drinking And Driving: At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol in South Carolina? •.08 Entering And Starting A Parked Vehicle: When starting a parked vehicle, what should you always do? •Look back; do not depend on your rearview mirror •Give the proper signal •Enter the flow of traffic slowly and cautiously General Driving: Which of the following must you obey over the other three: steady red light, flashing red light, STOP sign, or police officer? •Police officer Driving At Night: What should you do to reduce the glare of headlights when driving at night? •Look to the right edge of the road Car Accident: If you are in a car accident, what must you provide •Name, address, driver's license number, vehicle license number, to others involved? insurance information Brake Failure: What should you do if your brakes fail? •Pump brake pedal several times •Apply the emergency brake •Sideswipe the curb or other object rather than hit something head on •Shift into a lower gear Emergency Stop: What should you do if you have an emergency on the road while driving? •Raise the hood, tie a piece of cloth to the left door handle •Pull off the side of road as soon as possible Oncoming Vehicle In Your Lane: What should you do if there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane? •Sound your horn •Pull as far to the right as possible Driving In Rain, Fog And Snow: Should you use your high-beams •Use low beams, they won't cause glare or reflection that could or low-beams when driving in foggy conditions? impair visibility Child Restraint: Child restraint seats are required for children under what age? • Under 6 years of age. Medications: What should you do if you are taking medications (prescription or over the counter) while driving? •Check label for warnings about effects •Ask doctor or pharmacist about side effects if you are unsure Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill with a curb facing downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing? •Toward the curb 1/3 Right Of Way: Who has the right-of-way in the following scenario: A car going straight ahead or the one that wants to make a left turn? •The vehicle going straight Expressway Driving: What should you do if you miss your highway exit? •Get off at the next exit and go back to the one you missed Passing: When is it safe to return to the right-hand lane after passing another vehicle? When you see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in the rearview mirror. Traffic Signals: What does a green arrow indicate? •Carefully proceed with the turn School Bus: What are you required to do when you see a school bus with red lights flashing approaching from in front or behind you? •You must stop Parking: When is it permissible to park on a sidewalk, in a tunnel, or in front of a driveway? •Where directed by traffic police to do so Parking: In which of the following areas is parking, standing or stopping not allowed? •On the sidewalk •Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant •On the road side of a parked vehicle ("double parking") •On a bridge, overpass or tunnel Speed Limits: What can be just as dangerous as driving too fast? •Driving too slowly Driving At Night: Your driving speed needs to be lower at night than it is in the daytime because of what? •The distance you can see is limited by your headlight beams Headlights: Under what circumstances must you use your head- •One half-hour after sunset until one half-hour before sunrise and lights when driving? any other time you have to use the windshield wipers Pedestrians: If entering an intersection on a green signal, a driver •Required by law to yield to pedestrians on the cross street lawfully making a right or left hand turn is what? within the intersection Pedestrians: What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify? •The person is blind Sharing The Road: Who is often technically at fault in a bicyclist-motor vehicle collision? •The motorist Drinking And Driving: Can coffee, fresh air, or a shower help you sober up enough to drive safely? •No, only time can do this Implied Consent Law: What does South Carolina's "Implied Con- •By law, if you drive in South Carolina, you have agreed to take any sent Law" mean for drivers? blood alcohol test, when asked •Involved in an accident in which someone is killed or injured and you fail to stop and give aid •You are convicted of driving a motor vehicle engaged in a street License Revocation: For which of the following offenses can your race driver's license be revoked in South Carolina? •You give false information about financial responsibility on your motor vehicle registration •You are found guilty of killing someone while driving Insurance: What are drivers required to keep in their vehicle at all times? •Proof of insurance Insurance: When cancelling insurance coverage, whose responsibility is it to surrender the vehicle license plate(s) and registration certificate(s) to their local SCDMV office if liability insurance is not being maintained on their vehicle? •The owner of the vehicle Turn Signal: When are you required to use your turn signal? •Anytime you make a change in direction or lane change Signaling: At what distance are you required by law to signal before making a left or right turn? •At least 100 feet Passing: What is an example of what you should do when passing •Look into the rearview mirror and your outside mirror to make other vehicles? certain there are no vehicles attempting to pass you. Freeway Driving: When entering or merging with highway traffic, should you enter at the same speed, a slower speed, or faster than the traffic that is moving? •Same speed •To the right 2/3 Parking On Hills: When parking on a hill facing uphill, without a curb, what direction should you turn the wheels of your vehicle? Parking: What kind of parking is considered to be the easiest type of parking? •Angle Parking Large Vehicles: There are many crashes between cars and commercial vehicles each year. What must a driver remember to actively prevent these crashes from occurring? •They have bigger blind spots •They need more room to maneuver •It takes them longer to stop •It takes other vehicles longer to pass them Trucks: What areas are considered the "NO ZONE" on a truck or other large vehicle? •On either side •Directly behind •In front Hand Signals: What is the hand signal for a right turn? •Put left hand and arm up, keeping hand arm still 3/3