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South Carolina DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick South Carolina practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Section 7: General Driving (2), Section 11: Special Driving Situations (2), and Section 4: Before You Drive (2). The first question asks: "A 15-year-old gets a beginner's permit. How long must they hold it before applying for a license?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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South Carolina Driver's Manual

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

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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: 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

  2. Question 2: 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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: You wear corrective lenses. What should you avoid at night?

    • A. Dark or tinted lenses
    • B. Clear prescription glasses
    • C. Contact lenses

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: What is the minimum age to drive a golf cart on SC roads?

    • A. 16, with a valid driver's license
    • B. 18, with a special golf cart license
    • C. 14, with a parent in the cart

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

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: 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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: At 50 mph on dry pavement, about how far does it take good brakes to stop?

    • A. About 335 feet
    • B. About 50 feet
    • C. About 158 feet

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

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: How much space should be between your chest and the steering wheel?

    • A. At least 4 inches
    • B. At least 20 inches
    • C. At least 10 inches

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

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