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South Carolina DMV driver's license practice test 1

Free South Carolina driver's license practice test with 25 original questions from the South Carolina Driver's Manual. This test leans on Section 6: Rules of the Road (4), Section 7: General Driving (4), and Section 1: The Driver's License (3). It starts with this question: "A white sign with black letters tells you about a law you must obey. What type of sign is it?" No account needed, and every answer is explained.

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A white sign with black letters tells you about a law you must obey. What type of sign is it?

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  1. Question 1: A white sign with black letters tells you about a law you must obey. What type of sign is it?

    • A. A guide sign
    • B. A regulatory sign
    • C. A warning sign

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  2. Question 2: When should you use hand-to-hand (push/pull) steering?

    • A. Only when backing up
    • B. When parking at low speed in a lot
    • C. Normal driving above 10-15 mph

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 5: Basic Driving

  3. Question 3: How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs?

    • A. Two feet
    • B. Five feet
    • C. Six inches

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips

  4. Question 4: A 15-year-old gets a beginner's permit. How long must they hold it before applying for a license?

    • A. More than 180 days
    • B. At least one full year
    • C. At least 90 days

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License

  5. Question 5: On a two-lane highway, when must you stop for a school bus?

    • A. When stopped with lights on, either way
    • B. Only if children are visible
    • C. Only when you're driving directly behind it

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  6. Question 6: Near truck weigh stations and on steep hills, which lane should you avoid?

    • A. The left lane
    • B. The center lane
    • C. The right lane

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  7. Question 7: What does a flashing red light mean?

    • A. Stop fully, as at a stop sign
    • B. Slow down and go with caution
    • C. Stop and wait for the green light

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  8. Question 8: You see a flooded road ahead. What should you do?

    • A. Drive through quickly to avoid stalling
    • B. Turn around and find another route
    • C. Drive through slowly if it looks shallow

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 8: Safe Driving Tips

  9. Question 9: In a school zone with lights flashing, what must you do?

    • A. Stop until the lights go off
    • B. Keep the normal limit
    • C. Obey the slower speed limit

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  10. Question 10: Whose implied consent law applies if you're arrested in another state?

    • A. The law of the state where you're arrested
    • B. The law of the state that issued your license
    • C. Federal law only

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive

  11. Question 11: How far ahead should you signal before passing?

    • A. 500 feet or more
    • B. 100 feet or more
    • C. 50 feet or more

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  12. Question 12: How many supervised practice hours must a 15- or 16-year-old complete?

    • A. At least 50 hours, including 10 at night
    • B. At least 20 hours, including 5 at night
    • C. At least 40 hours, including 10 at night

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License

  13. Question 13: A pedestrian with a white cane is crossing. What must you do?

    • A. Slow down and pass carefully
    • B. Come to a complete stop
    • C. Honk so they know you're there

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 10: Sharing the Road

  14. Question 14: What minimum vision does South Carolina require?

    • A. 20/20 in both eyes, without lenses
    • B. 20/70 in each eye
    • C. 20/40 corrected in one eye

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive

  15. Question 15: Your engine shuts off while driving. What should you know about steering?

    • A. It will turn more easily than before
    • B. It will lock completely
    • C. Harder to turn, but it turns

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions

  16. Question 16: Using the enhanced mirror setting, how do you set the left side mirror?

    • A. Lean on the left window; set it so the car's edge barely shows
    • B. Sit normally and set it so about half of your own car shows in it
    • C. Lean right toward the console and set it

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 4: Before You Drive

  17. Question 17: Your wheels drop off the pavement edge. What should you do?

    • A. Jerk the wheel to get back on right away
    • B. Brake hard on the shoulder
    • C. Slow down and steer gently back

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions

  18. Question 18: How should cargo weight be split in a trailer?

    • A. Evenly, 50 percent each
    • B. 60 percent in front, 40 percent in back
    • C. 40 percent in front, 60 percent in back

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 11: Special Driving Situations

  19. Question 19: Which features may you not use during your driving test?

    • A. Parking assist and cruise control
    • B. Your turn signals and side mirrors
    • C. Your headlights and wipers

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 4: Before You Drive

  20. Question 20: You fail the skills test on your first attempt. How long must you wait to retest?

    • A. Thirty calendar days
    • B. Two business days
    • C. Seven calendar days

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License

  21. Question 21: In some areas traffic lights are horizontal. Where is the red light?

    • A. In the middle
    • B. On the left
    • C. On the right

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  22. Question 22: Which gear should a manual transmission be in when parked on a hill?

    • A. First or reverse
    • B. Neutral, with the parking brake set
    • C. Third gear

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving

  23. Question 23: How should you cross railroad tracks with no lights?

    • A. Cross slowly in low gear
    • B. Look both ways and cross quickly
    • C. Stop on the tracks to look for trains

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 6: Rules of the Road

  24. Question 24: What can a court order besides a fine for littering?

    • A. Picking up litter along the roadside
    • B. Taking a driver education course again
    • C. A license suspension of one full year

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road

  25. Question 25: How do you make a left turn from a side street at an RCUT intersection?

    • A. Wait for a green arrow at the side street
    • B. Turn left directly across the main road
    • C. Turn right, then U-turn at the median

    Source:South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 7: General Driving

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