South Carolina DMV Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

Always try to give other drivers sufficient warning before you change direction. In South Carolina, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn or change lanes. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The vehicle you don't see could end up being the most dangerous.

Source: Signals for Stops, Lane Changes and Turns; Cars: The Road Test; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision, the first thing you should do is pull your vehicle off the roadway. Do not move injured persons unless there is a danger of fire. Notify emergency officials and do not stand in traffic lanes. Ask others who have stopped to warn approaching traffic.

Not quite. The answer is Wait until the person crosses your side of the roadway.

Under South Carolina law, if a blind pedestrian is about to cross the road in front of you, you must stop and yield to the pedestrian. Wait until the pedestrian has crossed at least your side of the roadway before you proceed. Don't sound your horn or rev your engine because it might startle the pedestrian or the guide dog.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over and wait for visibility to improve.

When driving in fog, slow down and use your low-beam headlights. You may also use your fog lights if your vehicle is equipped with them. However, if visibility is reduced to near zero, pull as far off the road as possible and remain stopped until conditions improve. Remember: If you can't see, you can't drive.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging or talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is release the gas pedal.

When driving in the rain, avoid hydroplaning by slowing down. If you skid while hydroplaning, release the gas pedal and try to regain control of the vehicle. Otherwise, ride out the skid.

Not quite. The answer is Do both (a) and (b).

If there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, you must act quickly to avoid a head-on collision. Sound a sharp blast on your horn to warn the other driver. Slow down and steer right toward the shoulder or curb. Do not steer left; the other driver may try to steer back into the proper lane. If necessary, drive completely off the road if necessary to avoid a head-on collision. Head-on collisions are often fatal.

Not quite. The answer is brake immediately.

If you experience a blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly, steer straight ahead, and slowly ease your foot off the accelerator. Don't brake immediately; you might lock the wheels and lose control. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control. Drive completely off the road at the nearest safe location.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

Under South Carolina law, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.

Not quite. The answer is Moving over the surface of water on a wet road

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called “hydroplaning.” It may result in a loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down.

Not quite. The answer is You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt.

It is considerably more dangerous to be unrestrained in a crash. If you are wearing your seat belt, you are much more likely to be conscious and unhurt and hence able to escape if you are trapped. Your seat belt also helps keep you behind the wheel no matter what happens. You can’t control your vehicle if you slide out from behind the wheel. Your chances of being killed are four times greater if you are thrown from your car.

Not quite. The answer is text messaging and talking on the phone.

Anything that draws your attention away from the road can distract you. Some examples of distractions while driving are text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

Not quite. The answer is to the rear

Before backing up, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look to the rear while backing. Don't depend on your mirrors; they have blind spots.

Not quite. The answer is faster tire wear.

Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop.

Not quite. The answer is Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup

Before starting your trip, you should set up your cab just as you like it, but eating and drinking should be done at rest stops.

Not quite. The answer is come to a complete stop.

Under South Carolina law, if a blind pedestrian is about to cross the road in front of you, you must stop and yield to the pedestrian. Don't sound your horn or rev your engine because it might startle the pedestrian or the guide dog.

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

Under South Carolina law, you must dim your headlights whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.

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

Not quite. The answer is swinging wide to the left

If you swing wide to the left, the driver behind you may think that you are actually turning left and may try to pass you on your right. That can lead to a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

In heavy traffic, if an emergency vehicle with its siren or flashing lights is right behind you, keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is True

The more space you allow between your vehicle and other roadway users, the more time you'll have to react. Your vehicle's braking distance (the distance it takes to brake to a stop) is proportional to the square of the vehicle's speed. Double your speed, and you quadruple your braking distance. You should always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle in front. However, stay back even farther if you are traveling at higher speeds.

Source: Space Management; Section 8 Safe Driving Tips; South Carolina Driver's Manual