SC Drivers Ed Practice

Which of these statements about speeding is true:

As speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases, and as your speed increases, so should your following distance.

T or F: How fast you drive will not affect the distance your vehicle will travel when you need to come to a stop.

False

Which of the following is against the law and is punishable by imprisonment and / or fines?

Littering and speeding

Only _____ can reduce the alcohol level and its effects on the body.

Time

SCDMV must always be notified within _____ days of any name or address changes:

10

If you hold a beginner's permit, it is valid for a maximum period of _____ months.

12

Drivers who refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol or drugs lose their driver's license for:

6 months

Which of these statements about weather changes when driving is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving, slow down in rain and fog, and be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you.

Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina's Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws?

All drivers

The speed at which you are driving affects:

Almost everything else that can happen to you in a car.

Which of the tips for being passed by another driver are true?

Be on guard so that you can protect yourself from any unsafe actions performed by the other driver, maintain speed and position when being passed, and if the passing car must return to your lane because of oncoming traffic, allow them space.

When entering and starting a parked vehicle, you should:

Before entering the vehicle, look around for any obstacles that may interfere with safe driving. Adjust the seat and mirrors, and put on seat belt before starting car.

The proper method of steering is:

Both hands placed on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides, and use a firm but gentle grip on the steering wheel using your fingers and not your palms.

What are you not supposed to do in a roundabout?

Do not change lanes in a roundabout.

Which of these things should be done if you drive off the road surface onto the shoulder?

Don't panic, grip the steering wheel firmly and begin to slow down, and look to see if the road behind is clear, then slowly move back onto the highway.

Which statement is true about driving too slowly:

Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

T or F: Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete lane, and two motorcycles may share a lane:

False

If your vehicle stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching, you should:

Get all passengers and yourself out of the vehicle, and run in the general direction of the approaching train, but away from the tracks.

When exiting the interstate, you should:

Get into the right deceleration lane as soon as possible when applicable, signal your intentions, and slow down gradually as to be at the exit speed when reached.

When you are parallel parking your car, it is usually best to:

Give a right signal on the approach, drive past the space and stop then back in the space, bring the vehicle to within 18 inches of the curb, and center the vehicle inside the space to give the other cars room to maneuver.

If you miss your exit on the interstate, you should:

Go to the next exit and work your way back.

You are driving, and it starts to sleet or snow. You should:

Keep your windshield and mirrors clear, allow additional distance between your vehicle and others you are following, and approach all vehicles with caution.

If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights is traveling in the area you are driving, you should:

Make every effort to give them a clear path of travel.

As you are driving on an multi-lane highway, you approach a school bus coming from the other direction that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. You _____:

May pass because you are not required to stop.

A straight arrow on the pavement means that you should:

Move straight ahead and that a vehicle in that lane should not turn either left or right.

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

On a hill or curve, at a street crossing or highway intersection, or at any railroad crossing.

If you must park your vehicle, which location should you not park:

On a sidewalk.

A U-Turn is not permitted:

On or near any curve or hill.

A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that:

Passing is permitted in either direction.

When you have to make an emergency stop because your vehicle breaks down, you should:

Pull over completely off the traveled portion of the roadway and turn on the 4-way flashers.

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Pull over to the right side of the road, stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible, and turn off your engine, radio, or any other device that may interfere with hearing the officer.

Drivers turning left must:

Signal 100 feet before reaching the intersection and move into the left most turning lane, and enter the intersection from the lane nearest to the center line.

What is the proper way to pass another vehicle on a two-lane road?

Signal at least 100 feet prior to the lane change and ensure there is no oncoming traffic, use your mirrors and look over your left shoulder to check your blind spot, and wait until you can see both headlights of the other car you've passed in your rearview mirror before returning to the right lane.

The correct way to execute a three point turnabout is:

Signal, check mirrors, look over left shoulder(blind spot), perform turnabout when clear.

When approaching a roundabout, you should:

Slow down and prepare to yield when approaching a traffic circle or roundabout, turn right to enter a roundabout or traffic circle, and yield to vehicles already in the roundabout or traffic circle.

When driving and encountering fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

When approaching a stop sign, you should:

Stop at a clearly marked stop line, a marked or unmarked crosswalk, and if there is no stop line, stop at the point nearest the intersection where the driver can see in both directions without entering the cross traffic.

When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel.

Which statement about stopping on a roadway to perform a straight line backing maneuver is true?

The driver should give a hand signal to warn approaching traffic from the rear, that they intend to stop.

Which statement about driving in the extreme right lane is true?

The extreme right lane is usually for slower traffic.

Which statement about safety belts is true:

The federal government requires all manufacturers to equip all vehicles with safety belts, safety belts are required by state law, and safety belts save lives.

When sharing the road with cyclists, you should:

Treat the cyclist as any other vehicle you would pass, be careful when driving close to cyclist, and leave ample room when turning right after passing a cyclist.

T or F: A driver that operates a vehicle on South Carolina roadways has already agreed to submit a chemical test or tests when requested by a law enforcement officer.

True

T or F: A motorist making a left turn at an intersection should yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction.

True

T or F: If you plan to turn your vehicle at an intersection, you should signal at least 100 feet before you turn:

True

T or F: Never assume a motorcycle is turning when you see a turn signal flashing. Many motorcycles' signals may not turn off automatically.

True

T or F: When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

True

Which statement of the proper braking method is true?

Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.

How do you properly enter and exit the interstate?

When entering the interstate, increase your speed on the entrance ramp, you must yield to cars traveling on the interstate as you enter an entrance ramp, and if you pass your intended exit you may not stop and back up to the exit you missed.

On a two-lane highway, do you have to stop for a bus?

Yes.

Which statement about stopping at railroad grade crossings is true:

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed by a flagman or stop sign.

Which statement about yielding right-of-way is true?

You should never demand right-of-way although there are laws governing these situations.

Many elements enter into the distance it will take to stop a car traveling at a certain speed. Which of the following lists some of those elements:

Your reaction time, weather and road conditions, the weight of your vehicle, and the condition of your vehicle's braking system and tires.