SC DMV Permit Speed Limits and Right of Way 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the default speed limit in a South Carolina residential district unless posted otherwise?
- 25 mph
- 30 mph (Correct answer)
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 30 mph
South Carolina law sets the default speed limit at 30 mph in residential and urban districts unless a different limit is posted.
Question 2: At an uncontrolled intersection in SC, who has the right of way?
- The driver going faster
- The vehicle that arrived first (Correct answer)
- The driver on the left
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first has the right of way; if simultaneous, yield to the vehicle on your right.
Question 3: When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time in SC, who goes first?
- The vehicle turning left
- The vehicle to the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle going straight
Correct answer: The vehicle to the right
When vehicles arrive simultaneously at a 4-way stop, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 4: What is the maximum speed limit on most South Carolina interstate highways?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 60 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
Most South Carolina interstate highways have a posted maximum speed limit of 70 mph for passenger vehicles.
Question 5: In South Carolina, what must you do when an emergency vehicle with lights/sirens approaches?
- Speed up to clear the road
- Pull to the right and stop (Correct answer)
- Stay in your lane and slow down
- Pull left to let it pass
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop
SC law requires all drivers to pull to the right edge of the road and stop when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and sirens.
Question 6: When must you yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk in SC?
- Only when the pedestrian has a walk signal
- Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering your half of the roadway (Correct answer)
- Only at marked crosswalks with stop lines
- Only in school zones
Correct answer: Whenever a pedestrian is in or entering your half of the roadway
SC law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians who are in or entering the half of the roadway on the driver's side.
SC DMV Permit Speed Limits and Right of Way 1
What is the default speed limit in a South Carolina residential district unless posted otherwise?