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South Carolina DMV quick permit practice test 3

12 questions for a quick South Carolina permit test review, picked from the full tests and based on the South Carolina Driver's Manual. They come mostly from Section 1: The Driver's License (2), Section 4: Before You Drive (2), and Section 5: Basic Driving (1). You begin with: "What does a flashing red light mean?" Each answer is explained.

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What does a flashing red light mean?

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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: 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

  2. Question 2: 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

  3. Question 3: 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

  4. Question 4: When is a load considered secure?

    • A. When nothing can slide, fall, or fly off
    • B. When it sits lower than the truck bed's sides
    • C. When it's covered with a tarp

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

  5. Question 5: 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

  6. Question 6: Which license class is only for mopeds?

    • A. Class G
    • B. Class M
    • C. Class F

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

  7. Question 7: 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

  8. Question 8: 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

  9. Question 9: 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

  10. Question 10: Can you steer while ABS is working?

    • A. No, the wheels lock
    • B. Only at low speeds
    • C. Yes

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

  11. Question 11: 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

  12. Question 12: Why shouldn't you rely only on your mirrors while backing?

    • A. They don't show right behind you
    • B. They're too small to use at night
    • C. They reverse left and right

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

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