South Carolina DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is extreme caution to make a left turn.

Many traffic conflicts can occur in a shared center turn lane (also known as a two-way left-turn lane). As you enter a center turn lane to make a left turn, use extreme caution. There may be vehicles traveling in the opposite direction that are also entering the lane to make left turns. Don't enter the center turn lane too soon. The longer you drive in the center turn lane before you turn left, the greater the chance that you'll meet a vehicle coming at you head-on from the opposite direction.

Not quite. The answer is you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover.

When a highway is divided into two roadways by a median or barrier, you must not drive across the median or barrier except at an approved crossover.

Not quite. The answer is stay in your lane and not increase your speed.

If you are being passed by another vehicle, stay in your lane and do not increase your speed. Let the other driver pass you safely.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far your vehicle goes from when your eyes see the hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to take action until your foot actually starts to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).

Not quite. The answer is a three-point turn.

If the street is too narrow for you to make a U-turn, you can turn your vehicle around by making a three-point turn. This maneuver will also put you in the opposite direction. You may make a three-point turn only when the street is narrow, there is good visibility, the traffic is light on both sides of the street, and the turn is permitted there.

Not quite. The answer is This driver intends to slow down or stop.

This hand signal is the equivalent of the brake lights on the driver's vehicle. This driver intends to slow down or stop.

Not quite. The answer is someone might crowd your lane.

On multilane roads, avoid driving alongside other vehicles. Someone might crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you.

Not quite. The answer is return to your original lane

You must pass at a safe distance. Don't try to return to your original lane until you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Then switch on your turn signal, check your blind spots, and return to the original lane.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic must make a left turn.

This regulatory sign indicates that all traffic must make a left turn.

Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only after you stop and yield to all vehicles and pedestrians.

In South Carolina, you are allowed to turn right on a red signal unless there are signs prohibiting it. First, however, you must come to a complete stop and then yield to pedestrians and traffic.

Source: Signals; Traffic Signs, Signals and Markings; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is you must turn right.

If you see an arrow pointing right painted on the pavement in your lane, it means you must turn right.

Not quite. The answer is Away from the curb

When you parallel park facing uphill, you should point your wheels away from the curb and then roll back slightly so that the rear part of the curbside front wheel rests against the curb. If your brakes fail, the curb will block your car from rolling backward. Make sure you still set your parking brake and leave your car in the correct gear (Park for an automatic transmission or first gear for maximum forward torque with a manual transmission).

Not quite. The answer is 18

Under South Carolina law, when parallel parking, you must park your vehicle no more than 18 inches from the curb. Parking too far from the curb can create a hazard for other traffic.

Not quite. The answer is D) 10 inches from the curb

In South Carolina, you may not park on a bridge, on a sidewalk, or more than 18 inches from the curb. You may not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. (There are also other places where you are not allowed to park. Check for signs or pavement markings that prohibit or limit parking.) Here, the car in situation D) has legally parked 10 inches from the curb. [Places You Should Not Park, General Information, South Carolina Driver's Manual],

Source: Parking and Leaving a Vehicle, General Information, South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Start from the lane closest to where you want to go.

Start from the lane closest to where you want to go. If you are turning left from a two-way road, pull out toward the midpoint of the intersection and wait with wheels straight until it's clear to turn. Keep just left of the midpoint as you turn. If you are turning right, start from the right lane, keeping as close to the curb as possible.

Not quite. The answer is either (a) or (b).

Diagonal yellow striping on streets and highways indicates a narrow road or an obstruction ahead.

Not quite. The answer is This driver intends to turn right.

This driver is signaling a right turn.

Not quite. The answer is try not to slow down suddenly

When you turn off a high-speed, two-lane roadway, try not to slow down suddenly or you might get rear-ended by the vehicle behind you. Use your turn signals to let other drivers know your intentions. Tap your brakes and reduce your speed quickly but safely.

Not quite. The answer is four times.

When you increase your speed, your braking distance increases as the square of the speed increase. If you double your speed, your braking distance becomes not twice as long but four times as long. If you triple your speed, your braking distance becomes nine times as long.

Not quite. The answer is continue to the next intersection

If you miss your turn at an intersection, go on to the next intersection and work your way back to where you want to go.