SC DMV Permit Speed Limits and Right of Way 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the speed limit in a South Carolina school zone when children are present?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
South Carolina school zones have a speed limit of 20 mph when the school zone is active and children are present.
Question 2: Who has the right of way when a driver is turning left at a green light in SC?
- The turning driver
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- The driver who signals first
- The vehicle in the intersection first
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians
When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.
Question 3: What is the maximum speed limit in a South Carolina alley?
- 5 mph
- 10 mph (Correct answer)
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 10 mph
South Carolina law sets the maximum speed limit in an alley at 10 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 4: When entering a highway from a private driveway in SC, who has the right of way?
- The driver entering the highway
- Vehicles already on the highway (Correct answer)
- Whoever signals first
- The vehicle moving faster
Correct answer: Vehicles already on the highway
Drivers entering a public road from a private driveway or alley must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians already on that road.
Question 5: On a two-lane road in SC, what must you do when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights?
- Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- Stop before reaching the bus and wait (Correct answer)
- Pass only if no children are visible
- Pass on the left side only
Correct answer: Stop before reaching the bus and wait
SC law requires all vehicles on a two-lane road to stop before reaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights.
Question 6: What is the speed limit on an unpaved road in South Carolina unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph
- 35 mph (Correct answer)
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 35 mph
South Carolina sets a 35 mph speed limit on unpaved roads unless a different speed is posted.
SC DMV Permit Speed Limits and Right of Way 2
What is the speed limit in a South Carolina school zone when children are present?