South Carolina SCDMV permit practice test 10
25 questions written from the South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual), covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, hazards, weather and night driving, sharing the road, emergencies. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1In South Carolina, which license class is for operating a moped only?
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B: Class G. Class G allows you to operate a moped; drivers with a license or permit in another class do not need a separate moped license. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits: Non-Commercial Licenses, page 6.
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Question 2How high should the top of the steering wheel be?
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B: No higher than the top of your shoulders. The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of your shoulders. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Adjusting Seat and Mirrors, page 46.
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Question 3Should you reduce speed in a work zone even when no workers are present?
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A: Yes, always reduce speed in a work zone. Always reduce your speed in a work zone even if there are no workers; narrow lanes and rough pavement are hazards. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Work Zones, page 128.
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Question 4On which side does a large truck have its bigger side blind spot?
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B: The right side. Trucks have a larger blind spot on the right side, starting behind the cab and extending up to the length of the truck. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles: The No Zone, page 117.
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Question 5Your trailer starts to sway or whip. What should you do?
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C: Steer straight and reduce speed gradually without braking. If the trailer sways, steer straight and reduce speed gradually; do not apply the brakes and never increase speed. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Safe Trailering: Loading a Trailer, page 135.
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Question 6What documents must you have with you whenever you drive in South Carolina?
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D: A valid driver's license, vehicle registration and valid insurance card. You must carry a valid driver's license, the vehicle registration and a valid insurance card for the vehicle class you are driving, or you may be fined. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 7.
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Question 7Using the enhanced mirror settings, how do you set the left side mirror?
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D: Rest your head against the left window and adjust so the rear edge of the car barely shows. Rest your head against the closed left window and adjust the mirror so the rear edge of the vehicle barely shows; this reduces blind spots. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Adjusting Your Mirrors: Enhanced Mirror Settings, page 48.
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Question 8Until what sign should you keep obeying work zone signs?
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A: Until you see 'End Road Work'. Observe the posted work zone signs until you see 'End Road Work'. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Work Zones, page 129.
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Question 9A loaded truck traveling at 55 mph needs a minimum of about how far to stop under ideal conditions?
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C: 335 feet. A loaded truck at 55 mph needs a minimum of 335 feet to stop, more than 1½ times a car's stopping distance. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles: Front No Zones, page 118.
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Question 10Is it legal to hold more than one valid driver's license?
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C: No, it is illegal to have more than one valid driver's license. Each qualified driver has only one license, endorsed for one or more classes; having more than one valid license is illegal. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 7.
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Question 11Which mirror is the primary mirror for viewing traffic behind you?
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D: The interior rearview mirror. The rearview mirror on the windshield is the primary mirror for the rear and should frame the rear window. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Adjusting Your Mirrors, page 46.
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Question 12What should you avoid wearing when driving at night or on overcast days?
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A: Sunglasses or colored lenses. Do not wear sunglasses or colored lenses at night or on overcast days; tinted lenses reduce your vision. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Night Driving, page 127.
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Question 13How far behind a large vehicle can its rear blind spot extend?
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A: Up to 200 feet. Large vehicles have huge blind spots directly behind them that extend up to 200 feet. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles: Rear No Zones, page 118.
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Question 14After moving permanently to South Carolina, how soon must you apply for an SC license if you are not active-duty military or a federal employee?
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B: Within 45 days. New residents must apply for an SC license or ID within 45 days of moving unless they are active-duty military or US government employees. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Out-of-State License or Driving on an Existing License: Moving to South Carolina, page 17.
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Question 15What type of safety belt law does South Carolina have?
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D: Primary enforcement: an officer can stop a driver for an unbelted occupant. South Carolina has a primary safety belt law, so an officer who clearly sees an unbelted driver or occupant can stop the vehicle. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Using Safety Belts, page 49.
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Question 16In an area with blind corners created by woods, crops or hills, what should you do?
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C: Reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Where blind corners limit how far you can see, always reduce speed and be prepared to stop. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Rural Road Driving, page 130.
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Question 17After passing a large truck, when is it safe to pull back in front of it?
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B: When you can see the whole front of the truck in your rearview mirror. Look for the whole front of the large vehicle in your rearview mirror before pulling in front, and keep your speed. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles: Front No Zones, page 118.
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Question 18If a South Carolina license has been expired for more than nine months, what must you do?
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B: Pass vision, knowledge and skills tests at a branch. A license expired more than nine months requires a branch visit and passing the vision, knowledge and skills tests, plus current proof of address. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Renewing an Expired Driver's License, page 22.
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Question 19How should a lap belt be worn?
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C: Snug and low across your hips. Adjust the lap belt so it is snug and lies low across the hips; otherwise you could slide out of it in a collision. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Using Safety Belts, page 49.
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Question 20A truck ahead swings wide to the left before turning right. What should you do?
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D: Do not move between the truck and the curb; wait until it completes the turn. Trucks may swing left to make a right turn; never get between the truck and the curb, and wait until it has completed the turn. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles: Turning, page 119.
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Question 21In South Carolina, what happens to the points from a traffic violation one year after the violation date?
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D: They are reduced by half. Points are reduced by half one year after the violation date; for example, four points become two points a year later. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Loss of Driving Privileges: How the Point System Works, page 22.
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Question 22Where should the shoulder harness of a safety belt be worn?
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A: Across the shoulder and chest with little or no slack. The shoulder harness goes across the shoulder and chest with minimal slack; wearing it under the arm or behind the back can cause serious internal injuries. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Using Safety Belts, page 49.
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Question 23When you meet a large truck coming from the opposite direction, what should you do?
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B: Keep as far to the right as possible. Keep as far right as possible to avoid a sideswipe and reduce the wind turbulence that pushes the vehicles apart. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Interacting with Commercial Vehicles, page 120.
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Question 24A South Carolina driver age 17 or older reaches how many points before the license is suspended?
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D: 12 or more. Drivers 17 and older get a warning letter at six points; reaching 12 or more points results in suspension. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Loss of Driving Privileges: How the Point System Works, page 23.
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Question 25Your car has air bags. Should you still wear a safety belt?
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B: Yes, air bags are supplemental and work best with safety belts. Air bags are supplemental restraints designed to work with safety belts, so belts must always be worn even in air-bag-equipped vehicles. South Carolina Driver's License Manual (Driver's Manual): Air Bags, page 49.
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