South Carolina DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is You should always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

The law states who must yield the right-of-way; it doesn't give anyone the right-of-way. You may encounter drivers or pedestrians who are not following the rules. In such situations, yield the right-of-way rather than risk a conflict that could result in an accident.

Source: Yielding Right of Way, Cars: The Road Test, South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

When turning at low speeds, such as at an intersection or when parking, turn the steering wheel hand-over-hand.

Not quite. The answer is the right lane.

In a multilane roundabout, do not pass any vehicle. Be prepared to yield to vehicles turning in front of you from the inside lane to exit the roundabout. If you intend to exit the roundabout less than halfway around it, use the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is stop behind the line

A single solid white line across the road at an intersection is a stop line. You must stop behind the stop line for a traffic signal or sign. If there is no stop line, you must stop before the crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is Car C

In a two-lane roundabout or any other type of intersection, you must always follow road signs and pavement markings. Generally, you should turn left from the left lane, turn right from the right lane, and drive straight through using either lane. Here, Car C has apparently disregarded the painted arrows and incorrectly turned left from the right lane.

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

Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to traffic.

This is, of course, a stop sign, the only type of sign that has an octagonal (eight-sided) shape. A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you encounter first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

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

Not quite. The answer is one vehicle length.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back about one vehicle length. If you are too close to the vehicle, it may roll back into your vehicle when it starts.

Not quite. The answer is left-right-left rule

When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.

Not quite. The answer is on the right

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

Not quite. The answer is left; vehicles coming from the left are closer to you

When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.

Not quite. The answer is The vehicle traveling uphill

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

Not quite. The answer is enter to the right but steer to the left.

Roundabouts and traffic circles are circular intersections in which traffic circulates counterclockwise. To use a roundabout or traffic circle, you must enter to the right but steer to the left (i.e., in a counterclockwise direction).

Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Before entering an intersection, look both left and right for approaching vehicles and crossing pedestrians. If you are stopped, look both left and right just before you start to move. Also look across the intersection to make sure that your way is clear through the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in a counterclockwise direction. These intersections are designed to reduce the number and severity of collisions as well as provide operational efficiencies.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles coming from the right.

When approaching an intersection without signs or signals, yield to vehicles coming from the right. However, always be prepared to yield rather than risk a conflict that could lead to an accident.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

If there are no traffic control signals, you must slow down or stop for pedestrians within an intersection or a marked or unmarked crosswalk. Under South Carolina law, you must wait for a pedestrian in a crosswalk to finish crossing at least your side of the roadway.

Source: SC Code § 56-5-3130

Not quite. The answer is The maximum allowable speed in a school zone when children are present

This sign warns drivers not to exceed the posted speed limit near schools when children are present.

Not quite. The answer is white

Blind pedestrians may carry white canes or use the assistance of guide dogs. Always yield to blind pedestrians.