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South Carolina DMV driver's license practice test 5

Try this free South Carolina practice test for the driver's license knowledge exam: 25 questions from the South Carolina Driver's Manual. The sections it covers most are Section 6: Rules of the Road (4), Section 7: General Driving (4), and Section 1: The Driver's License (3). To start, you'll answer this: "At a stop sign with no stop line, where do you stop?" Explanations follow every answer.

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At a stop sign with no stop line, where do you stop?

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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: At a stop sign with no stop line, where do you stop?

    • A. Past the corner
    • B. Where you see both ways, before cross traffic
    • C. In the middle of the intersection, where you can see

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

  2. Question 2: How much sleep do most people need to stay alert?

    • A. 4 to 5 hours
    • B. 10 to 12 hours
    • C. 7 to 9 hours

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

  3. Question 3: How far behind a large vehicle can its rear blind spot extend?

    • A. Up to 200 feet
    • B. Up to 500 feet
    • C. Up to 20 feet

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

  4. Question 4: What does an evacuation route sign mark?

    • A. A shortcut to the interstate
    • B. A road that is closed during all storms
    • C. A hurricane evacuation road

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

  5. Question 5: After moving to South Carolina permanently, how soon must you get an SC license?

    • A. Within 45 days
    • B. Within 90 days
    • C. Within 10 days

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

  6. Question 6: What can happen if you endanger a highway worker?

    • A. An automatic one-year revocation
    • B. A fine and points on your record
    • C. Only a warning

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

  7. Question 7: What minimum following distance does SC recommend?

    • A. 3 seconds
    • B. 4 seconds
    • C. 2 seconds

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

  8. Question 8: When may you drive in a bike lane?

    • A. Whenever no bikes are in it
    • B. When passing a slow car on the right
    • C. When entering a driveway or alley

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

  9. Question 9: A lane is closed ahead and traffic is backing up. What does the zipper merge ask you to do?

    • A. Merge into the open lane as early as you can
    • B. Stay in lane to the merge point, then alternate
    • C. Drive on the shoulder to get to the front of the line

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

  10. Question 10: How far ahead should you ideally look while driving?

    • A. 3 to 4 seconds
    • B. 20 to 30 seconds
    • C. One or two car lengths

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

  11. Question 11: You fail the skills test for the third time. How long must you wait?

    • A. Two business days
    • B. Seven calendar days
    • C. 30 calendar days

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

  12. Question 12: Which license class lets you drive regular cars and trucks up to 26,000 pounds?

    • A. Class D
    • B. Class E
    • C. Class G

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

  13. Question 13: Where must children age seven and younger ride?

    • A. In any seat with a lap belt
    • B. In a car seat in the back seat
    • C. In the front seat with the air bag off

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

  14. Question 14: Do you have to sign a traffic ticket in South Carolina?

    • A. Yes, and signing admits guilt
    • B. Yes, or you'll be arrested
    • C. No

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

  15. Question 15: Before a right turn, what should you avoid?

    • A. Signaling early
    • B. Staying in the right-most part of your lane
    • C. Swinging wide to the left

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

  16. Question 16: From which part of your lane should you make a left turn?

    • A. The left-most portion
    • B. The center of the lane
    • C. The right-most portion

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

  17. Question 17: How must an infant under two ride?

    • A. In a rear-facing car seat in a rear seat
    • B. In an adult's arms in the back
    • C. In a forward-facing booster seat in front

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

  18. Question 18: When following another vehicle at night, when should you use low beams?

    • A. When it's less than 50 feet ahead
    • B. When it's less than 500 feet ahead
    • C. When it's less than 200 feet ahead

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

  19. Question 19: Which applicants must complete the Selective Service supplement?

    • A. Male applicants under 26
    • B. All applicants under 18 years old
    • C. Only applicants over 18

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

  20. Question 20: When should you use one-hand steering?

    • A. When driving on the highway at speed
    • B. When making sharp turns at intersections
    • C. When backing or reaching a control

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

  21. Question 21: Which way do you travel in a roundabout?

    • A. Either direction
    • B. Counterclockwise
    • C. Clockwise

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

  22. Question 22: What should you do after a tire blowout?

    • A. Keep straight; slow down without braking
    • B. Brake hard right away to stop the car quickly
    • C. Speed up quickly to regain control

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

  23. Question 23: Your ABS activates and the pedal vibrates with a clicking noise. What does it mean?

    • A. It's normal; keep pressing
    • B. The brakes are failing
    • C. You should release the pedal

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

  24. Question 24: Which behavior is associated with aggressive driving?

    • A. Following too closely
    • B. Keeping a 4-second gap
    • C. Signaling early

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

  25. Question 25: What does a red circle with a slash over a symbol mean?

    • A. The road ahead is closed
    • B. The action shown is prohibited
    • C. The action is allowed with caution

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

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