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South Carolina DMV driver's license practice test 3

This South Carolina driver's license test has 25 questions written from the South Carolina Driver's Manual, and you can take it without signing up. Its biggest sections are Section 6: Rules of the Road (4), Section 7: General Driving (4), and Section 1: The Driver's License (3). You begin with: "Why are roundabouts safer than traditional intersections?" After each answer you see why it's right or wrong.

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Why are roundabouts safer than traditional intersections?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the South Carolina Driver's Manual.

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  1. Question 1: Why are roundabouts safer than traditional intersections?

    • A. They remove head-on and right-angle crashes
    • B. They have more traffic lights to control flow
    • C. They allow higher speeds

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

  2. Question 2: On a secondary road marker, what does the first number after the "S" show?

    • A. The road number
    • B. The posted speed limit
    • C. The county number

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

  3. Question 3: Must you yield to a pedestrian in an unmarked crosswalk?

    • A. Yes
    • B. No, only in marked crosswalks
    • C. Only at traffic lights

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

  4. Question 4: A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing. What should you assume?

    • A. Nothing yet; it may stay on
    • B. The rider wants you to pass
    • C. The rider is definitely turning

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

  5. Question 5: What does SC's primary safety belt law allow?

    • A. Officers can ticket for belts only after another violation
    • B. Belts are required only on highways
    • C. Officers can stop a driver just for not wearing a belt

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

  6. Question 6: A front tire blows out. Which way will the vehicle pull?

    • A. It won't pull at all
    • B. Away from the blowout
    • C. Toward the blowout

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

  7. Question 7: How much driver education must a 15- or 16-year-old complete for a first license?

    • A. Eight hours in class and six hours driving
    • B. Six hours in class and eight hours driving
    • C. Thirty hours in class and six hours driving

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

  8. Question 8: Parking downhill, which way do you turn your wheels?

    • A. To the left, away from the curb
    • B. To the right, toward the curb
    • C. Straight ahead

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

  9. Question 9: You're 17 and register as an organ donor. Who makes the final decision?

    • A. SCDMV
    • B. You alone, as the registered donor
    • C. Your parent or legal guardian

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

  10. Question 10: You and another driver stop at a four-way stop at the same moment. The other car is on your left. Who goes first?

    • A. You go first
    • B. The other driver goes first
    • C. Whoever is going straight

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

  11. Question 11: Parking uphill with no curb, which way do you turn your wheels?

    • A. Straight ahead
    • B. To the right
    • C. To the left

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

  12. Question 12: On a two-lane road, the center has a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line. The dashed line is on your side. May you pass?

    • A. No, a solid line means no passing at all
    • B. Yes, when it is safe to do so
    • C. Only drivers on the other side may pass

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

  13. Question 13: What is the average perception time for an alert driver?

    • A. About 1/10 of a second
    • B. 3/4 to 1 second
    • C. 3 to 4 seconds

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

  14. Question 14: About what share of fatal collisions involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?

    • A. About 75%
    • B. About 40%
    • C. About 10%

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

  15. Question 15: At how many points is a driver 17 or older suspended?

    • A. 20 or more
    • B. 12 or more
    • C. 6 or more

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

  16. Question 16: How far from an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beams?

    • A. 200 feet or more
    • B. 100 feet or more
    • C. 500 feet or more

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

  17. Question 17: When should you use hand-over-hand steering?

    • A. At low speeds, like parking
    • B. Only when backing in a straight line
    • C. At highway speeds on sweeping curves

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

  18. Question 18: When should you slow down for a curve?

    • A. In the middle of the curve
    • B. After leaving the curve
    • C. Before entering the curve

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

  19. Question 19: You're angry before a trip. What does the manual suggest?

    • A. Drive faster to reach your destination sooner
    • B. Give yourself time to cool off before driving
    • C. Turn up the music and go

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

  20. Question 20: How far from the curb may you park?

    • A. No more than 18 inches
    • B. No more than 3 feet
    • C. No more than 12 inches

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

  21. Question 21: Which of these makes you fail the knowledge test?

    • A. Wearing your glasses during the test
    • B. Talking to anyone during the test
    • C. Asking to take the test in the morning

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

  22. Question 22: Your car is stuck on the tracks. Whom should you call?

    • A. The nearest tow company
    • B. Your insurance company's claims line
    • C. The number on the blue sign

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

  23. Question 23: When should you check for bicyclists before opening your car door?

    • A. Every time you park on a street
    • B. Only at night
    • C. Only when you're near marked bike lanes

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

  24. Question 24: Where should the lap belt sit?

    • A. Across your stomach, above the hips
    • B. Loose, for comfort
    • C. Snug and low across your hips

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

  25. Question 25: Your accelerator sticks. What should you do first?

    • A. Turn off the engine
    • B. Shift into reverse
    • C. Pump the gas pedal hard

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

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