South Carolina SCDMV Permit practice test

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1. Q1Road signs

   What action is required when you approach a downward-pointing triangular traffic sign?

   1. ATurn your hazard flashers on and maintain your continuous travel speed without stopping.
   2. BSpeed up slightly to clear the junction ahead of slower cross traffic.
   3. CCome to a mandatory complete halt regardless of whether any other vehicle is visible.
   4. DYou must slow down and yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and approaching vehicles on the intersecting road.
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   D. You must slow down and yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians and approaching vehicles on the intersecting road. The three-sided equilateral triangle pointing downward is used exclusively for yield signs in South Carolina. Drivers approaching a yield sign must slow down to a reasonable speed and yield the right-of-way to any vehicles or pedestrians approaching on the cross street before entering. You must slow down to a reasonable speed and come to a complete stop if necessary to allow cross traffic or pedestrians to pass safely.

2. Q2Intersections and turns

   Under South Carolina law, how far in advance must a driver continuously signal before making a turn or lane change?

   1. AAn interval of 200 feet in advance of the turn or lane change.
   2. BNo less than 300 feet in advance of the turn or lane change.
   3. CAt least 100 feet in advance of the turn or lane change.
   4. DA minimum of 50 feet in advance of the turn or lane change.
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   C. At least 100 feet in advance of the turn or lane change. Turn signals must be given continuously for at least 100 feet (about one-fourth of an average city block) before reaching the intersection, making a turn, or changing travel lanes. Giving an advance signal provides trailing motorists and pedestrians adequate reaction time to adjust spacing and avoid rear-end collisions.

3. Q3Intersections and turns

   What is the correct hand signal for indicating an intention to make a left turn?

   1. ALeft hand and arm extended straight out horizontally.
   2. BWaving your left arm repeatedly in a forward circular motion.
   3. CExtending your left hand and arm downward toward the street surface.
   4. DHolding your left arm upward bent at a sharp ninety-degree angle.
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   A. Left hand and arm extended straight out horizontally. The correct hand signal for a left turn is extending the left hand and arm straight out horizontally through the driver's window. For a right turn, the arm is extended upward at ninety degrees, and for a stop or slowing down, the arm is pointed downward toward the road pavement.

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