Printable SC Permit Practice Test

1. During daylight, how close to its registered address may a South Carolina golf cart operate on an approved public road?

1. Within four miles
2. Within one mile
3. Within ten miles
4. Anywhere in the state

2. What does a South Carolina Class D license allow you to drive?

1. Any vehicle including tractor trailers
2. Non commercial passenger vehicles such as cars and trucks not exceeding 26,000 pounds GVW, plus a moped or three wheel vehicle
3. Motorcycles of any size
4. Only vehicles under 10,000 pounds

3. For which suspension may a South Carolina driver potentially qualify for a six-month provisional driver's license?

1. A first-offense DUI or DUAC suspension
2. Any parking-ticket suspension
3. A routine expired-registration suspension
4. Every speeding suspension

4. In a South Carolina RCUT intersection, how does a driver make a left-turn or through movement from a cross street?

1. Turn right onto the main road, then make a U-turn at a one-way median opening
2. Cross directly through the median without turning
3. Wait for a four-way stop before turning left normally
4. Use a bus-only lane to reach the opposite direction

5. When entering a traffic circle, which traffic has priority?

1. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout
2. Vehicles waiting on every approach
3. Only traffic approaching from the left
4. No one, because entering traffic has priority

6. Which South Carolina license class covers a non commercial single unit vehicle over 26,000 pounds, such as a large motor home?

1. Class D
2. Class E
3. Class A
4. Class M

7. In a South Carolina work zone, what must a driver do when a person with a sign or flag gives traffic instructions?

1. Follow the person's direction to travel, slow down, or stop
2. Follow the instruction only if a police officer is also present
3. Ignore the person and follow the vehicle ahead
4. Continue at the posted speed until a traffic signal changes

8. What is the minimum age for a South Carolina Class G moped license?

1. 15 years old
2. 14 years old
3. 16 years old
4. 18 years old

9. After moving permanently to South Carolina with a valid out-of-state license, when must a resident apply for an SC license?

1. Within 45 days of moving
2. Within 10 days of moving
3. Within 90 days of moving
4. Only when the other license expires

10. If moving into another lane is unsafe near a stopped authorized emergency vehicle, how should a South Carolina driver proceed?

1. Slow down and proceed cautiously at a safe speed for traffic conditions
2. Keep the original speed because a lane change is unavailable
3. Stop in the travel lane until the emergency vehicle leaves
4. Accelerate past the scene before another vehicle approaches

11. Which teen is within the age range for a South Carolina conditional license?

1. A driver at least 15 and a half but under 16
2. A driver who is 14 but under 15
3. A driver who is 16 and a half but under 17
4. A driver who is 17 or older

12. After failing a South Carolina skills test on the first attempt, how long must the applicant wait to retest?

1. Two business days
2. Seven calendar days
3. Thirty calendar days
4. No waiting period

13. How is a South Carolina conviction for driving under the influence of drugs treated?

1. Like a DUI or DUAC conviction
2. Like a parking violation
3. Like a license renewal error
4. Like a civil equipment warning

14. What do regulatory signs tell drivers about?

1. Specific laws they must obey
2. The location of nearby restaurants and hotels
3. Possible danger that might be ahead
4. The route number of the highway

15. What colors and shapes may regulatory signs use?

1. White with black, red, or green letters or symbols, often square or rectangular
2. Yellow with black symbols, always diamond shaped
3. Green with white letters, always circular
4. Blue with orange symbols, usually triangular

16. At a highway-railroad grade crossing, what does the pictured white crossbuck sign identify?

1. The crossing itself, where a train requires you to stop until the intersection is clear
2. A railroad crossing far ahead where stopping is never needed
3. A school crossing controlled by a patrol
4. A work zone where only construction vehicles may enter

17. What do warning signs tell a driver about the roadway?

1. A possible danger or hazard may be ahead
2. A specific parking law must be obeyed
3. A nearby service station is available
4. The route number identifies an interstate

18. What are warning signs usually like in South Carolina?

1. Yellow with black lettering or symbols and typically diamond shaped
2. White with red letters and always octagonal
3. Green with white letters and circular
4. Blue with orange symbols and rectangular

19. A yellow warning sign with an arrow turning sharply should prompt the driver to do what?

1. Slow down and be prepared to stop for the danger or special situation ahead
2. Accelerate so the vehicle clears the warning area immediately
3. Follow the arrow as a mandatory one-way direction
4. Park on the shoulder before the turn

20. At a flashing red traffic light, what must a driver do before entering the intersection?

1. Come to a complete stop, then look both ways and yield when applicable
2. Slow down without stopping if no vehicle is immediately visible
3. Continue through because flashing red means the signal is inactive
4. Stop only if a pedestrian is already in the crosswalk

21. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway and you must stop, what should you do first if possible?

1. Get the vehicle off the road and away from traffic
2. Leave it in the travel lane so it remains visible to approaching drivers
3. Turn off all lights so the battery will not lose power
4. Stand behind the vehicle and direct traffic by hand

22. What colors and shapes are common for South Carolina regulatory signs?

1. Square, rectangular, or special shaped, with white and black, red, or green content
2. Diamond shaped, with yellow and black content
3. Round, with blue and white content only
4. Triangle shaped, with orange and white content

23. After stopping at a flashing red signal, what should the driver do before proceeding?

1. Look both ways and yield right-of-way when applicable
2. Proceed without checking because the stop already ended the rule
3. Wait for a green arrow in every circumstance
4. Turn on high beams and enter regardless of cross traffic

24. In what program must a South Carolina driver be enrolled to receive a provisional license after a DUI?

1. The Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program, ADSAP
2. A defensive driving course
3. Traffic school
4. No program is required

25. If a driver under 17 receives six or more points before holding a license for one year, what suspension applies?

1. Six months
2. Thirty days
3. Three months
4. One year

26. At a red signal, what must happen before a South Carolina driver turns right where no sign forbids the turn?

1. Stop first, check that no sign prohibits the turn, and yield before turning
2. Only after the signal changes to green
3. Whenever the driver sounds the horn first
4. Only when another vehicle is turning left

27. What information do regulatory traffic signs provide?

1. Specific laws governing traffic direction, lane use, turns, speed, or parking
2. General scenic information about nearby attractions
3. Advance notice of a railroad crossing only
4. Weather forecasts for the roadway

28. When making a left turn, whose path must a driver yield to?

1. Oncoming traffic
2. Only vehicles behind the turning driver
3. Vehicles parked along the curb
4. No one if the turn signal is activated

29. What does a minimum following distance of four seconds provide a driver?

1. More time to react to other roadway users
2. Permission to ignore speed limits
3. A guarantee that a collision cannot occur
4. A reason to drive beside another vehicle

30. Why should a driver avoid relying on other road users to obey traffic signs and signals?

1. Other road users may fail to yield, so the driver must remain ready to avoid a collision
2. Traffic signs apply only to commercial vehicles
3. A driver may ignore signals whenever the road appears empty
4. Right-of-way rules remove the need to search at intersections

31. How must a driver handle a flashing red traffic light?

1. Make a complete stop, then proceed as at a stop sign when safe
2. Slow down and continue without stopping
3. Wait for the signal to become solid green before moving
4. Stop only if cross traffic is approaching

32. How much sleep does the South Carolina manual say most people need to stay alert while driving?

1. 4 to 5 hours
2. At least 12 hours
3. 7 to 9 hours per day
4. 3 hours plus coffee

33. When two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, which vehicle has priority?

1. The vehicle on the other driver’s right
2. The vehicle on the other driver’s left
3. The vehicle with the larger engine
4. The vehicle that signals first

34. How long must a learner hold a beginner’s permit before applying for a driver’s license at age 18 or older?

1. At least 30 days, with application on the 31st day or later
2. At least 60 days, with application on the 61st day
3. At least 180 days, with application on the 181st day
4. No holding period applies after the applicant turns 18

35. What is the average perception time for an alert driver, according to the South Carolina manual?

1. One tenth of a second
2. 5 seconds
3. Three quarters of a second to 1 second
4. 10 seconds

36. What shape and color identify a South Carolina stop sign?

1. Eight-sided and red with white letters
2. Round and yellow with black letters
3. Diamond-shaped and orange with black symbols
4. Rectangular and green with white letters

37. How must a driver treat a flashing red traffic light?

1. Stop completely, then proceed as at a stop sign
2. Slow down without stopping
3. Continue through if no vehicle is visible
4. Stop only when a police officer is present

38. What minimum stopping distance does the South Carolina manual give for a loaded truck at 55 mph under ideal conditions?

1. About 100 feet
2. About 200 feet
3. About the same as a car
4. At least 335 feet, more than 1.5 times a car's stopping distance

39. When following another vehicle at night, when does South Carolina require low beams?

1. When the vehicle ahead is less than 200 feet in front of you
2. When it is more than 1,000 feet ahead
3. Only in fog
4. Never while following

40. During a traffic stop, what should you do with your hands?

1. Keep them on the steering wheel where they can be seen
2. Reach immediately for your documents
3. Hold a mobile phone up to record the stop
4. Place them under the seat until the officer arrives