South Carolina DMV practice test 2

1. What should a driver do regarding speed when being passed by another vehicle?

1. Accelerate slightly to clear the intersection faster.
2. Maintain a constant speed to allow the driver to pass.
3. Slow down significantly to create more space.
4. Change lanes to let the other vehicle pass quickly.

2. Which of the following is permitted for a holder of a Special Restricted License with a waiver?

1. Driving alone until midnight for work or extracurricular activities.
2. Driving alone after midnight for any reason.
3. Driving with unlimited passengers under age 21.
4. Driving without passing a vision test.

3. At a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs, who must you yield to if both you and another driver arrive at the same time?

1. The driver on your left
2. The driver on your right
3. The driver with the smaller vehicle
4. The driver who signaled first

4. What is the maximum Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) allowed for eligibility for a provisional driver's license if the DUI violation occurred on October 1, 2014, or later?

1. 0.08 percent
2. 0.10 percent
3. 0.14 percent
4. 0.15 percent

5. Under South Carolina's implied consent law, what is the consequence of refusing to take a breath, blood, or urine test when asked by a police officer?

1. You can lose your driver’s license or driving privileges.
2. You must pay a fine but keep your license.
3. You are required to take a written exam instead.
4. Your driving privileges are suspended for only one month.

6. What is the primary design feature of a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) mentioned in the handbook?

1. It requires drivers to stop completely at every intersection.
2. It eliminates the need for left-turning vehicles to cross the paths of approaching through vehicles.
3. It forces all traffic to use the right lane exclusively.
4. It relies on drivers yielding to pedestrians before moving.

7. What is the required action if a vehicle becomes stuck on railroad tracks?

1. Wait for the next scheduled train to pass before exiting.
2. Contact the emergency phone number listed on the blue sign.
3. Drive forward slowly to clear the tracks immediately.
4. Signal other drivers to stop while you push the vehicle off.

8. What action should you take if your brakes stop working while driving?

1. Pull on the parking brake handle or push the foot pedal slowly.
2. Shift to neutral and accelerate to regain control.
3. Apply the service brakes rapidly and repeatedly.
4. Turn off the engine immediately before using any brakes.

9. When approaching a stopped authorized emergency vehicle, what is the required action if safety and traffic conditions permit?

1. Stop completely before passing.
2. Slow down and change lanes into a lane away from the vehicle.
3. Maintain current speed and honk to alert the driver.
4. Change lanes into the lane closest to the vehicle.

10. According to the handbook, what is the recommended action when approaching a curve?

1. Apply hard braking immediately upon entering the curve
2. Reduce speed before entering the curve to a safe speed
3. Maintain current speed and steer sharply through the curve
4. Accelerate slightly before entering the curve to maintain momentum

11. When entering an intersection after stopping, what specific visual check does the handbook recommend?

1. Look right, then left, then right again.
2. Look left, then right, and left again.
3. Check only the rearview mirror.
4. Look straight ahead and proceed immediately.

12. How long is a route-restricted driver's license valid?

1. For one year
2. For six months
3. For the length of the suspension
4. Until the next renewal cycle

13. What is the recommended action for a driver regarding their hands and passengers while stopped by law enforcement?

1. Keep hands on the steering wheel and ask passengers to remain calm with hands in plain view.
2. Place hands on the dashboard and ask passengers to exit the vehicle to help.
3. Hold a mobile phone ready to show the officer your insurance information.
4. Stand outside the vehicle with hands in pockets while waiting for instructions.

14. Why does the handbook advise against using dark or tinted corrective lenses at night?

1. They cause excessive glare from oncoming headlights
2. They reduce the light needed to see clearly
3. They interfere with bioptic telescopic lenses
4. They are illegal for night driving in South Carolina

15. According to the handbook, how many additional seconds should a driver add to their following distance when driving on unfamiliar roadways at night?

1. One additional second
2. Two additional seconds
3. Three additional seconds
4. No additional seconds

16. On which types of roads is a golf cart permitted to operate during the day?

1. Interstates with speed limits of 55 mph or less
2. Secondary streets and highways with posted speed limits of thirty-five miles an hour or less
3. Any public road regardless of speed limit
4. Only within the boundaries of a gated community

17. When is it appropriate to use your horn according to the provided guidelines?

1. Whenever you are running late for an appointment.
2. Only when you need to communicate with other road users.
3. To alert blind pedestrians of your presence.
4. To express frustration at slow-moving traffic.

18. How many passengers under the age of 21 are allowed in the vehicle with a holder of a Special Restricted License if no licensed adult aged 21 or older is present?

1. Exactly one passenger
2. No more than two passengers
3. Up to four passengers
4. Any number of passengers

19. According to the handbook, what is the minimum vision standard required for a non-commercial driver's license?

1. 20/20 corrected in both eyes
2. 20/40 corrected in one eye
3. No corrective lenses allowed
4. 20/15 corrected in one eye

20. When approaching an intersection with a stop line before the crosswalk, what must a driver do?

1. Stop before entering the intersection regardless of the stop line
2. Obey the stop line first
3. Stop only if pedestrians are already in the crosswalk
4. Ignore the stop line if the crosswalk is unmarked