SC DMV Permit Questions and Answers

Question 1

Over your traffic lane, a constant yellow "X" signal is visible. What is meant by it?

Accepted Answer

Change lanes as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Proceed with caution.

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You can only make a left turn from this lane.

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You may only use this lane in an emergency.

Question 2

In every case listed below, you had to quit completely, with the exception of

Accepted Answer

when you meet a flashing yellow traffic signal.

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when you meet a stop sign.

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when you meet a steady red traffic signal.

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when you meet a flashing red traffic signal.

Question 3

When you go close to people who are crossing the road or walking on it, you have to

Accepted Answer

slow down, yield, and be prepared to stop.

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blow your horn, slow down, and stop.

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use your emergency lights.

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accelerate and move quickly.

Question 4

A few things that can divert your attention from driving are

Accepted Answer

text messaging or talking on the phone.

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checking your blind spots.

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checking your mirrors.

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checking the traffic behind you frequently.

Question 5

Combining _________ and _________ increases your chances of surviving an automobile accident.

Accepted Answer

the lap belt and shoulder belt

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the shoulder belt and emergency (four-way) flashers

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the lap belt and a helmet

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none of the above

Question 6

There are often flagpersons, or flaggers, in highway and street work zones.

Accepted Answer

to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through construction areas.

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to slow vehicles to a lower speed limit posted ahead.

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to report accidents to the police department and insurance companies.

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to determine the amount of alcohol in a driver's blood.

Question 7

They are designed to stop runaway cars safely on high mountain grades without hurting the drivers or passengers.

Accepted Answer

escape ramps

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acceleration lanes

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weave lanes

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deceleration lanes

Question 8

Certain roads have designated "Transit" lanes, which are for

Accepted Answer

buses only.

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high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) only.

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bicycles only.

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trucks only.

Question 9

If there are just a crossbuck sign or no other warning devices at a railroad grade crossing, you should

Accepted Answer

slow down and proceed with caution.

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stop within 100 feet of the railroad crossing.

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increase your speed and cross the railroad crossing.

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shift gears and proceed through the railroad crossing.

Question 10

In work zones, flashing arrow panels can be utilized to

Accepted Answer

guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

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guide drivers into certain parking areas.

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direct drivers into work zones.

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stop speeding drivers.

Over your traffic lane, a constant yellow "X" signal is visible.What is meant by it?

Over your traffic lane, a constant yellow "X" signal is visible.
What is meant by it?