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South Carolina DMV driver's license practice test 2

Practice for the South Carolina written test with 25 free questions based on the South Carolina Driver's Manual. Most of them come from Section 6: Rules of the Road (4), Section 7: General Driving (4), and Section 1: The Driver's License (3). Question 1 asks: "What does a flashing yellow light mean?" Every answer comes with an explanation, and you don't need an account.

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What does a flashing yellow light mean?

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  1. Question 1: What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    • A. The light is about to turn red
    • B. Slow down and proceed with caution
    • C. Stop fully, then go when it's clear

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

  2. Question 2: What does a round yellow sign with an X and "RR" mean?

    • A. A railroad crossing ahead
    • B. A roundabout is just ahead
    • C. Road work is ahead

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

  3. Question 3: When should you not use the zipper merge?

    • A. When traffic moves at highway speed with no backup
    • B. When traffic is heavy and slow
    • C. When a construction lane is closed and traffic is slow

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

  4. Question 4: How much should you add to your following distance at night?

    • A. At least one second
    • B. At least five seconds
    • C. Nothing extra

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

  5. Question 5: What is the minimum age for a beginner's permit in South Carolina?

    • A. 15
    • B. 14
    • C. 16

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

  6. Question 6: On multi-lane roads, which lane is for passing?

    • A. The right-most lane
    • B. The paved shoulder
    • C. The left-most lane

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

  7. Question 7: What shape and color are most warning signs?

    • A. White rectangles with black lettering
    • B. Yellow diamonds with black lettering
    • C. Green rectangles with white lettering

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

  8. Question 8: By how much can the zipper merge reduce the length of a traffic backup?

    • A. As much as 40%
    • B. As much as 90%
    • C. As much as 10%

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

  9. Question 9: How much water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars?

    • A. About one inch
    • B. Two feet
    • C. Six inches

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

  10. Question 10: What color are work zone signs?

    • A. Orange with black letters or symbols
    • B. Yellow with black letters or symbols
    • C. White with black letters

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

  11. Question 11: When is using a wireless device while driving unlawful in SC?

    • A. Only when texting, never for calls
    • B. Only when the driver is under 18
    • C. When using it requires either hand

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

  12. Question 12: Where do you find the recommended tire pressure?

    • A. On your vehicle registration card
    • B. On a sticker inside the doorframe
    • C. On the tire's valve cap

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

  13. Question 13: What is the best way to avoid hydroplaning?

    • A. Drive faster through puddles
    • B. Use cruise control in rain
    • C. Slow down on wet roads

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

  14. Question 14: At what BAC is vision affected for all drivers?

    • A. 0.08 percent
    • B. 0.02 percent
    • C. 0.15 percent

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

  15. Question 15: Your license expired eight months ago. What do you need to renew it?

    • A. Start over with a beginner's permit
    • B. Pass vision, knowledge, and skills tests
    • C. Renew at a branch without testing

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

  16. Question 16: An approaching car has its turn signal on. Should you pull out in front of it?

    • A. Yes, if you honk first to warn them
    • B. Yes, a signal means they will turn
    • C. No, they may not turn

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

  17. Question 17: How far from its registered address may a golf cart be driven?

    • A. Within one mile
    • B. Within four miles
    • C. Within ten miles of that address

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

  18. Question 18: Passing a horse-drawn vehicle, what should you avoid?

    • A. Watching for left turns
    • B. Honking or revving
    • C. Passing with caution

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

  19. Question 19: Where is a truck's larger side blind spot?

    • A. On the left side, just in front of the cab
    • B. On the right side, from behind the cab
    • C. Directly above the cab

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

  20. Question 20: How often should you check tire pressure with a gauge?

    • A. Monthly
    • B. Once a year
    • C. Only before long trips

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

  21. Question 21: Your brakes fail. What should you try first?

    • A. Shift into reverse
    • B. Turn off the engine right away
    • C. Apply the parking brake slowly

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

  22. Question 22: An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches. What must you do?

    • A. Pull over to the edge
    • B. Stop in your lane
    • C. Speed up to get out of its way

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

  23. Question 23: Why isn't the 10 and 2 o'clock hand position recommended?

    • A. It's risky with airbags
    • B. It's illegal in South Carolina
    • C. It makes the turn signals harder to reach

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

  24. Question 24: What causes an automatic failure on the skills test?

    • A. Using your turn signals too early
    • B. Driving slightly under the limit
    • C. Not wearing your seat belt

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

  25. Question 25: When might you need to accelerate to avoid a collision?

    • A. When a pedestrian is crossing ahead
    • B. When a car is about to hit you
    • C. When approaching a red light

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

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