South Carolina DMV Permit: Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is The divided highway ends ahead.

This sign warns that the divided highway ends ahead. The roadway will become an undivided roadway with traffic going in both directions. Keep right and watch for oncoming vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is an upcoming side road.

This sign shows a side road ahead. Watch for vehicles entering from that direction.

Not quite. The answer is you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians.

A red light with a green arrow means you may go cautiously in the direction of the arrow, yielding to pedestrians. This is a "protected" turn; oncoming traffic is stopped at a red light while the green arrow is lit for you. However, you must still yield to pedestrians and other vehicles that are already in the intersection.

Not quite. The answer is their locations on the roadway.

Mile markers (also known as mileposts) are located every two-tenths of a mile so that drivers will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway and give drivers information about their locations on the roadway for navigational and emergency purposes.

Not quite. The answer is not allowed on either side.

Two solid yellow lines mark the center of a road and separate lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions. Passing is not allowed on either side of the lines. You may cross the lines only to make a left turn.

Not quite. The answer is from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb.

To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn from the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb, unless signs, signals, or pavement markings indicate otherwise.

Not quite. The answer is The driver

Under South Carolina law, the driver of the vehicle is responsible for ensuring that each passenger under 17 years of age is properly restrained in a seat belt or suitable child restraint. There is one exception: If a passenger under 17 holds a beginner's permit, special restricted license, or regular driver's license, then he or she is responsible for wearing a seat belt and can be cited for failing to do so. In South Carolina, a person may obtain a beginner's permit at age 15.

Source: SC Code § 56-5-6520

Not quite. The answer is A steep descent ahead

This sign warns that there is a steep descent ahead. Check your brakes, proceed with caution, and watch your speed. Watch out for slowly descending vehicles such as trucks. Use low gear to reduce wear on your brakes even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not cross the solid yellow line except to turn left.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. Do not cross a solid yellow line except to turn left.

Not quite. The answer is traffic moving in the same direction.

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You are required to drive between these lane lines.

Not quite. The answer is Pedestrians may enter the crosswalk.

Pedestrian signals are only for controlling pedestrian traffic. This signal showing a person walking tells pedestrians that they may enter the crosswalk to cross the roadway. (Older signals had the word "WALK" illuminated instead.) A signal showing an upraised hand tells pedestrians that they may not enter the crosswalk. (Older signals had the words "DONT WALK" illuminated instead.)

Not quite. The answer is Stop, no matter which direction you are traveling in.

Under South Carolina law, if you encounter a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on a two-lane road, you must stop before reaching the bus, whether it is on your side of the road or the opposite side. You must remain stopped until the flashing red lights are turned off or the bus resumes its motion. On a multilane road, however, you must stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus. (Note: The laws on when you must stop for a stopped school bus are different in some other states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.)

Source: Stopped School Bus, General Information, South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is slow down and proceed with caution.

A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down and proceed with caution. Flashing yellow lights are positioned at relatively hazardous locations.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and proceed with caution.

Under South Carolina's Move Over law, to pass an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must slow down. You must also move into a non-adjacent lane if possible, leaving at least one vacant lane between you and the emergency vehicle. (Note 1: The South Carolina Driver's Manual implies that you only have to slow down if you cannot move into a non-adjacent lane. But the text of the law states that you must slow down whether or not you move into a non-adjacent lane. Note 2: All US states now have their own Move Over laws, but some of them require drivers to do different things. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.) [Emergency Vehicles and Scenes, General Information, South Carolina Driver's Manual],

Source: SC Code § 56-5-1538

Not quite. The answer is when you meet a flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down and proceed with caution. Flashing yellow lights are positioned at relatively hazardous locations.

Not quite. The answer is an overpass ahead; clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

This sign indicates that you are approaching an overpass, and the clearance from the roadway surface to the overpass is 13 feet 6 inches.

Not quite. The answer is work zones.

Work zone signs warn drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions on or near the traveled way. These signs have black letters or symbols on an orange background. When you see these signs, slow down and pay close attention.

Not quite. The answer is You have reached a railroad crossing.

Railroad flashing light signals and crossbuck signs are found at most public crossings. These signs must be treated the same way as a YIELD sign.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles from either direction to make a left turn.

The sign and pavement markings indicate that the middle lane is a two-way left-turn lane, also known as a shared center turning lane. Vehicles from either direction may enter this lane only to make left turns. This lane must never be used for through traffic.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 40 mph.

This sign shows that the speed limit is 40 mph. This is the maximum speed you can travel under ideal conditions.