South Carolina permit test: turning & signaling
Turn lanes, turn signals, hand signals, U-turns and turns on red. 5 questions.
Under South Carolina law, how far ahead must you signal before turning or changing lanes?
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Sample turning & signaling questions
Under South Carolina law, how far ahead must you signal before turning or changing lanes?
- A At least 100 feet
- B Right as you begin the turn
- C At least 50 feet
- D At least 200 feet
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A. At least 100 feet
It is state law that you must signal 100 feet or more before changing lanes, turning left or right, or merging. Cancel the signal when you finish so you do not confuse other drivers.
What is the correct way to make a right turn?
- A Swing wide to the left first so the turn is easier to make in time
- B Turn from the right-most part of your lane without swinging wide
- C Turn from the center of the road into the far lane
- D Turn from the left lane if the right lane is busy
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B. Turn from the right-most part of your lane without swinging wide
Avoid swinging wide to the left before a right turn, and always turn from the right-most portion of your lane. Look through the turn and check for pedestrians and bicyclists.
You are in one of two lanes that may turn left at an intersection. What should you do during the turn?
- A Stay in the lane you started in until the turn is done
- B Move to the far right lane at once
- C Wait until the other turn lane is empty
- D Drift into whichever of the turning lanes looks clearer
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A. Stay in the lane you started in until the turn is done
With multiple turning lanes, identify and enter the lane you will turn from, then stay in that lane until the turn is completed. The driver beside you is turning at the same time.
When is a three-point turnabout appropriate?
- A At an intersection with a traffic signal
- B On a two-lane road that is not busy
- C On a busy street when you missed your turn
- D On a multi-lane highway with a wide shoulder
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B. On a two-lane road that is not busy
Use a three-point turnabout only when the street is too narrow for a U-turn and you cannot go around the block. Do it only on a two-lane road that is not busy; on a busy street, circle the block instead.