SC DMV Permit General Questions and Answers

Question 1

When there are no signals or signs at a crossing, you have to yield to

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vehicles coming from the right.

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vehicles coming from the left.

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vehicles going straight.

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vehicles approaching from behind.

Question 2

Under all circumstances, a motorist is required to give the right-of-way to other vehicles, with the exception of

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when going straight through an empty intersection with a green light.

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when entering a roundabout.

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when merging right or left.

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when entering a main road from an alley.

Question 3

Signs with orange backgrounds and black text or symbols offer

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specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.

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directions, routes, and distances.

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traffic laws and regulations.

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special conditions or hazards ahead.

Question 4

When there are three or more lanes traveling in one direction, vehicles who choose to use the left lane

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go faster or turn left.

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go faster or turn right.

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go slower or enter the road.

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go slower or turn left.

Question 5

It's not appropriate for you to honk.

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to signal a friend.

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if your brakes have failed.

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to warn an oncoming vehicle in your lane.

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to warn a pedestrian crossing your path against a red light or WAIT signal.

Question 6

Should the steering wheel suddenly become uncontrollable, you should

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ease your foot off the gas pedal.

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ease your foot off the brake pedal.

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apply the parking brake.

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shift gears.

Question 7

Give way to other vehicles while they are passing you on the left so they can do so safely.

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do not increase your speed.

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move to the right edge of the road.

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move into the left lane.

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increase your speed.

Question 8

When you come upon a pedestrian who is ready to cross the street and is using a white cane or a white cane with a red tip, you have to

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stop.

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go slow.

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take a detour.

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use your horn.

Question 9

If you have a brake failure while operating a vehicle, you should NOT

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stop by colliding head-on with a solid object.

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pump the brake pedal.

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downshift into a lower gear.

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rub the wheels against a curb.

Question 10

Please note that parking is not permitted in any of the following locations.

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on the side of a street.

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in front of a private driveway.

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on a sidewalk.

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in an intersection.