South Carolina Permit Practice Test 1
26 questions written from the South Carolina Driver's License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
What is the youngest age at which you can get a South Carolina beginner's permit?
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About this test
These questions were written from the South Carolina Driver's License Manual. 11 of the 21 South Carolina questions in this test cover rules that are specific to South Carolina or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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What is the youngest age at which you can get a South Carolina beginner's permit?
- A 14
- B 15
- C 16
- D 15 and a half
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B. 15
Anyone who has never had a driver's license starts with a beginner's permit, and you must be at least 15 to get one. You must also pass the vision and knowledge tests.
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On a two-lane road, a school bus stopped in the opposite lane has its stop arm out. What must you do?
- A Slow down and pass carefully
- B Stop, even though the bus is across the road
- C Stop only if you see children crossing
- D Keep going, since the bus faces the other way
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B. Stop, even though the bus is across the road
On any two-lane highway, you must stop for a stopped school bus whether you are behind it or meeting it. Stay stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn, then go slowly, watching for children.
What does the speed on a black-and-white speed limit sign represent?
- A The speed you must drive at all times
- B The minimum speed allowed on the road
- C A suggested speed you may exceed slightly
- D The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
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D. The maximum legal speed in ideal conditions
Speed limit signs show the maximum legal speed allowed in ideal conditions. In rain, fog, heavy traffic or darkness, a safe speed may be well below the posted limit.
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What is the acceleration lane on an interstate entrance used for?
- A Reaching the speed of highway traffic before merging
- B Stopping to wait for a large gap in traffic
- C Passing slow vehicles already on the highway
- D Slowing down before you take an exit
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A. Reaching the speed of highway traffic before merging
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of other vehicles before you pull onto the roadway. Find a gap, merge smoothly, and cancel your turn signal.
You need to turn right into a driveway, and a bike lane runs along the curb. What does the manual say about driving in the bike lane?
- A You may never cross it, even at a driveway
- B You may cross it only to enter or leave a driveway, after yielding
- C You may drive in it for a block or so to set up for the turn ahead
- D You may stop in it briefly to drop off a passenger
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B. You may cross it only to enter or leave a driveway, after yielding
Yield to bicyclists where a bike lane meets a road. Do not stop, park or drive in a bike lane unless you are entering or leaving an alley or driveway, on official duty, directed by police, or in an emergency.