South Carolina permit test study guide
All 174 South Carolina-specific questions in our bank, including 139 handbook-scenario extras, each with its correct answer and a plain-English explanation. These are original questions grounded in official SCDMV rules — not a dump of a competitor's file.
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1. You hold a South Carolina beginner's permit and plan to practice at 10 a.m. Who must ride with you?
- A Any adult who also holds a beginner's permit
- B A licensed driver at least 18, seated anywhere in the car
- C A licensed driver at least 21 with a year of driving experience, in the front seat
- D No one — daytime driving alone is allowed
Correct answer: C. From 6 a.m. to midnight, a South Carolina beginner's permit holder needs a licensed driver at least 21, with a year or more of driving experience, in the front seat. An experienced coach beside you catches mistakes fast — remember 21 and one.
2. You're 16. How long must you hold your South Carolina beginner's permit before you can apply for a license?
- A At least 90 days
- B More than 180 days
- C At least 30 days
- D A full year
Correct answer: B. South Carolina drivers under 18 must hold a beginner's permit more than 180 days — you may apply on day 181 or later. The long window builds real practice time. Think of it as roughly six months of learning first.
3. Before a first license at 15 or 16 in South Carolina, how much supervised practice driving must you complete?
- A At least 40 hours, including ten at night
- B At least 50 hours, including 15 at night
- C At least 20 hours, all in daylight
- D At least 60 hours, including six at night
Correct answer: A. South Carolina requires 15- and 16-year-old license applicants to practice at least 40 hours, ten of them at night, with an approved supervising adult. Night driving is riskier and needs its own reps. Memory hook: forty total, ten dark.
4. You have a South Carolina conditional license in July, during daylight saving time. Until what time may you drive alone?
- A 6 p.m.
- B 10 p.m.
- C Midnight
- D 8 p.m.
Correct answer: D. A South Carolina conditional or special restricted license allows solo driving from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., extended to 8 p.m. during daylight saving time. The rule follows daylight, when teen crash risk is lowest. Solo ends at six, or eight in summer.
5. You're 16, driving on a South Carolina special restricted license with no adult aboard. How many passengers under 21 may ride along?
- A None at all
- B No more than two, unless they are family members or students riding to or from school
- C Up to four with seat belts on
- D Any number, if you drive only in daylight
Correct answer: B. Without a licensed adult 21 or older aboard, South Carolina conditional and special restricted drivers may carry at most two passengers under 21; family members and school transport are the exception. Young passengers distract new drivers — keep the count at two.
6. You're 16, licensed in South Carolina for eight months, and traffic tickets have put six points on your record. What happens?
- A You receive a warning letter only
- B You must retake the knowledge test
- C Your license is suspended for six months
- D You pay a fine but keep driving
Correct answer: C. A South Carolina driver under 17 who collects six or more points during the first year of licensure faces a six-month suspension. The state pulls new drivers off the road before bad habits harden. Hook: six points, six months.
7. You fail your South Carolina road (skills) test on the first attempt. How long must you wait before retesting?
- A Two business days
- B Seven calendar days
- C Thirty calendar days
- D No wait — you may retest the same day
Correct answer: A. In South Carolina the wait grows with each skills-test failure: two business days after the first, seven calendar days after the second, and 30 days after the third. Spacing forces real practice between tries. Remember the ladder 2-7-30.
8. You're 16 with a South Carolina special restricted license and an evening job. What does adding the waiver to your license allow?
- A Driving alone at any hour
- B Ignoring the passenger limit
- C Driving supervised by another teen
- D Driving by yourself until midnight for work or approved activities
Correct answer: D. South Carolina's special restricted license waiver, backed by letters from your employer or activity and a parent plus a $25 fee, extends solo driving to midnight — never past it. It trades paperwork for evening independence. Midnight is the hard stop.
9. You're driving a multilane divided primary highway in South Carolina where signs post the statutory maximum for that road type. What is it?
- A fifty miles an hour on other freeways
- B sixty miles an hour on multilane divided primary highways where official signs giving notice of this speed limit are posted
- C sixty-five miles an hour on unpaved roads
- D forty-five miles an hour on city streets
Correct answer: B. sixty miles an hour on multilane divided primary highways where official signs giving notice of this speed limit are posted. Testers invent leftover South Carolina unpaved-road sixty.
10. You turn onto an unpaved county road in South Carolina with no speed limit signs. What is the maximum lawful speed?
- A fifty-five miles an hour on every dirt road
- B thirty-five miles an hour on every paved road
- C unpaved roads are limited to the speed of forty miles an hour
- D forty-five miles an hour on every freeway
Correct answer: C. unpaved roads are limited to the speed of forty miles an hour. Testers invent leftover South Carolina paved-road default on dirt lanes without posted signs.
11. Outside urban districts, what speed limit applies on an ordinary two-lane paved South Carolina highway with no posted signs?
- A 55 mph
- B 60 mph
- C 45 mph
- D 65 mph
Correct answer: A. When no signs say otherwise, South Carolina's paved highways outside urban districts default to 55 mph; only interstates and marked divided primaries allow more. A statewide default protects you where posting is sparse. No sign on pavement? Think 55.
12. You're 19 and driving in South Carolina. If you refuse a lawfully requested breath test, what happens to your driving privilege?
- A Nothing until a court convicts you
- B A 30-day suspension
- C A 90-day suspension
- D Immediate suspension for at least six months
Correct answer: D. Under South Carolina's implied consent rules for drivers under 21, refusing the test suspends your privilege immediately for at least six months — longer than the three-month minimum for failing it. Refusal costs double. Consenting to testing came with your license.
13. In South Carolina, what penalty follows a first conviction for driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration at the lowest level?
- A A $1,000 fine and 90 days in jail
- B A $400 fine or 48 hours to 30 days in jail
- C Vehicle forfeiture
- D Community service only, in every case
Correct answer: B. South Carolina Code Section 56-5-2933 sets a first-offense penalty of a $400 fine or 48 hours to 30 days in jail, and courts may substitute 48 hours of public service. Penalties climb with higher readings. Start point: 400 or 48.
14. You see an ambulance stopped with flashing lights on a four-lane South Carolina highway. What does state law require of you?
- A Slow down significantly and, when safely possible, move into a lane not beside the ambulance
- B Come to a complete stop behind it
- C Keep your lane and posted speed
- D Sound your horn while passing
Correct answer: A. South Carolina's emergency scene law makes you slow down and, on highways with four or more lanes, vacate the lane beside a stopped emergency vehicle when safe; violations bring fines of $300 to $500. Give roadside workers a lane of space.
15. A school bus stops with flashing red lights in the opposite lanes of a four-lane divided South Carolina highway. What must you do?
- A Stop until the lights stop flashing
- B Stop, then pass at 10 mph
- C Change lanes away from the bus
- D Continue with care — oncoming traffic on a multilane highway need not stop
Correct answer: D. South Carolina requires stopping for a flashing-red school bus on two-lane roads and whenever you're behind it, but oncoming traffic on a highway with four or more lanes may proceed carefully. Children board on the far side there. Behind the bus, always stop.
16. What official book title does South Carolina publish for drivers?
- A The manual has been created using materials from the AAMVA Model Driver’s License Manual
- B The Federal Highway Administration
- C The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- D The US Department of Education
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina extract says The manual has been created using materials from the AAMVA Model Driver’s License Manual. Testers invent leftover federal test-admin agencies.
17. You need to confirm a South Carolina permit rule you saw on a practice site. What is the authoritative place to check?
- A The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) website or official South Carolina driver handbook
- B A random social-media reel with no date
- C A forum post from 2014
- D Any paid app's splash screen
Correct answer: A. Practice sites, including this one, can be wrong or out of date. South Carolina's SCDMV publishes the handbook and the current rule. If two sources disagree, the official South Carolina page wins. Date-stamp what you read.
18. Who writes the official new-driver (graduated licensing) rules that apply on South Carolina roads?
- A The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) and South Carolina law
- B A national driving school franchise
- C Wikipedia editors
- D Your insurance agent's blog
Correct answer: A. GDL hours, night limits, and passenger rules are South Carolina law, explained by the SCDMV. A school or insurer may summarize them, but they are not the source. Learn the South Carolina version, not a generic US version.
19. What does the South Carolina DMV tell you to take at a branch before 4 p.m.?
- A visit an SCDMV branch before 4 p.m. to take the knowledge test
- B The federal interstate qualifying exam
- C The commercial learner permit skills pad
- D The motorcycle only road course
Correct answer: A. The official SCDMV beginner's permit page says visit an SCDMV branch before 4 p.m. to take the knowledge test. Testers invent leftover federal exam names. The knowledge test is the official written exam.
20. Where is the official South Carolina driver handbook published?
- A By the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) at its official handbook URL
- B Only as a paid paperback with no public copy
- C Exclusively inside a third-party app store listing
- D It is not published; testers invent questions
Correct answer: A. The SCDMV publishes the South Carolina handbook for free. That book is the source the knowledge test is written from. Our questions are original study items grounded in those rules, not a substitute for reading the handbook.
21. What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in South Carolina?
- A 15
- B 14
- C 18
- D 21
Correct answer: A. South Carolina lets you apply for a learner's permit at 15, according to the SCDMV. You still have to pass the knowledge and vision screens and meet any parent-consent rules. Age opens the door; it does not skip the test.
22. What official South Carolina book do you study for the knowledge test?
- A The manual has been created using materials from the AAMVA Model Driver’s License Manual
- B 50%
- C 40%
- D 99%
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina extract says The manual has been created using materials from the AAMVA Model Driver’s License Manual. The leftover 80% passing-score claim is not in that extract; this nearby official title is.
23. For a driver 21 or older in South Carolina, the per-se BAC limit is:
- A 0.08%
- B 0.12%
- C 0.15%
- D 0.20%
Correct answer: A. South Carolina sets the adult per-se limit at 0.08%. That is a legal line, not a recommendation to drink up to it. Impairment starts earlier, and South Carolina can still charge you for unsafe driving below the number.
24. Drivers under 21 in South Carolina are over the youth alcohol limit at which level?
- A 0.02%
- B 0.08%
- C 0.10%
- D 0.15%
Correct answer: A. South Carolina uses a zero-tolerance style rule for under-21 drivers: 0.02%. Adult limits do not apply to a teen permit holder. If you are under 21 in South Carolina, treat alcohol and keys as incompatible.
25. Unless a sign posts another limit, the usual residential or city default in South Carolina is:
- A 30 mph
- B 55 mph
- C 70 mph
- D 15 mph unless signed
Correct answer: A. South Carolina's typical unposted residential / city default is 30 mph. School zones and work zones drop lower. If houses line the street and no sign argues, start at 30 mph and watch the next plaque.
26. What is the maximum lawful speed on the South Carolina interstate highway system and other freeways where official signs giving notice of this speed are posted?
- A seventy miles an hour on the interstate highway system and other freeways where official signs giving notice of this speed are posted
- B Twenty-five miles per hour on every South Carolina street
- C Fifteen miles per hour unless a South Carolina sign argues
- D One hundred miles per hour on every South Carolina interstate
Correct answer: A. (1) seventy miles an hour on the interstate highway system and other freeways where official signs giving notice of this speed are posted. Testers invent leftover South Carolina one-hundred courtesy.
27. Can you take the official South Carolina Knowledge Test from home on the internet?
- A No. The SCDMV gives the Knowledge Test in person, not as a take-home web exam
- B Yes, anyone may take it on a phone in bed
- C Yes, but only on social media
- D Yes, and a screenshot of a practice test counts
Correct answer: A. The SCDMV administers the South Carolina Knowledge Test in person. Practice tests online are study tools, not the official exam. Show up with the documents the SCDMV lists, and do not expect a home browser to replace the office test.
28. Which fee listing matches what the SCDMV publishes for the knowledge test and beginner's permit?
- A It is $2.00 for a knowledge test and $2.50 for the beginner's permit after you pass the knowledge test.
- B There is never a fee in South Carolina
- C $2 cash only, no card, nationwide
- D A $400 federal permit surcharge paid to NHTSA
Correct answer: A. The official SCDMV beginner's permit page says It is $2.00 for a knowledge test and $2.50 for the beginner's permit after you pass the knowledge test. Testers invent leftover NHTSA surcharges.
29. If you fail the South Carolina Knowledge Test, which statement matches the SCDMV's published retake rule?
- A The SCDMV publishes no waiting period for retaking a failed knowledge test. For the road (skills) test, you must wait two business days after a first failure, seven calendar days after a second, and 30 calendar days after a third or later failure, regardless of age or driving experience.
- B You are banned from driving in South Carolina for life
- C You may retake it immediately with no limits, forever, for free, at any kiosk
- D The SCDMV never allows a second try
Correct answer: A. South Carolina's published retake rule is: The SCDMV publishes no waiting period for retaking a failed knowledge test. For the road (skills) test, you must wait two business days after a first failure, seven calendar days after a second, and 30 calendar days after a third or later failure, regardless of age or driving experience. Use the wait to restudy the handbook chapters you missed. Showing up unprepared a second time just spends another attempt.
30. Which statement correctly describes South Carolina's published graduated-licensing rules for new drivers?
- A South Carolina's graduated program covers drivers 15 to 17: you must hold a beginner's permit more than 180 days and, for a first license at 15 or 16, complete driver's education and at least 40 practice hours including 10 at night. A conditional license (from age 15 1/2) or special restricted license (from 16) allows solo driving only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight saving time), driving until midnight with a licensed driver 21 or older, and supervised driving overnight. No more than two passengers under 21 may ride unless a licensed adult at least 21 is present, except when carrying family members or students to and from school; full privileges arrive at 17 or after one year with no traffic offenses or at-fault collisions.
- B New drivers in South Carolina may drive alone on a permit with no supervising adult at any hour.
- C South Carolina has no night, passenger, or practice-hour rules for teens.
- D A South Carolina permit is valid nationwide as a full unrestricted license.
Correct answer: A. South Carolina's GDL summary from the SCDMV: South Carolina's graduated program covers drivers 15 to 17: you must hold a beginner's permit more than 180 days and, for a first license at 15 or 16, complete driver's education and at least 40 practice hours including 10 at night. A conditional license (from age 15 1/2) or special restricted license (from 16) allows solo driving only from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight saving time), driving until midnight with a licensed driver 21 or older, and supervised driving overnight. No more than two passengers under 21 may ride unless a licensed adult at least 21 is present, except when carrying family members or students to and from school; full privileges arrive at 17 or after one year with no traffic offenses or at-fault collisions. Those details — hours, passengers, practice logs — are what real exams poke at. Reread them the night before you test.
31. When may a South Carolina conditional or special restricted licensee drive solo, besides listed exceptions?
- A 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or until 8:00 p.m. during daylight-saving time
- B Anytime after 180 days
- C 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. only
- D Sunrise to noon only
Correct answer: A. Solo hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., extended to 8:00 p.m. while daylight-saving time is in effect. You may drive until midnight with a licensed driver 21 or older, and overnight only with that supervisor.
32. How many passengers under 21 may ride with a South Carolina teen licensee unless a licensed adult at least 21 is present?
- A No more than two, except family members or students to and from school
- B None until 18
- C One forever
- D Any number after 6:00 p.m.
Correct answer: A. No more than two passengers under 21 may ride unless a licensed adult at least 21 is present, except when carrying family members or students to and from school. Full privileges arrive at 17 or after one year with no traffic offenses or at-fault collisions.
33. How long must a South Carolina beginner’s permit be held before a first license at 15 or 16?
- A More than 180 days, plus driver's education and 40 practice hours including 10 at night
- B 30 days with no hour log
- C One year with no course
- D 90 days and 20 hours
Correct answer: A. The permit must be held more than 180 days. A first license at 15 or 16 also needs driver's education and at least 40 practice hours including 10 at night. Skipping the course or the night block stalls the upgrade.
34. After a first failed South Carolina road (skills) test, how long must you wait?
- A Two business days
- B The next morning
- C 30 calendar days on the first fail
- D There is no wait
Correct answer: A. Road-test waits stack: two business days after a first failure, seven calendar days after a second, and 30 calendar days after a third or later failure, regardless of age. SCDMV publishes no waiting period for a failed knowledge test.
35. Until what hour may a South Carolina teen drive with a licensed driver 21 or older in the car?
- A Midnight
- B 6:00 p.m. even with a supervisor
- C 9:00 p.m. only
- D They may never drive after 6:00 p.m.
Correct answer: A. A licensed driver 21 or older extends the window until midnight. Overnight driving still needs that supervisor. Solo driving stays inside the 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (8:00 p.m. DST) box.
36. How far before a lane change or turn must you signal in South Carolina?
- A 100 feet or more
- B A car length
- C 20 feet
- D Only after you start the move
Correct answer: A. South Carolina state law says you must use a turn signal 100 feet or more before changing lanes, turning left or right, or merging. Cancel the signal after the move so you do not lie to the driver behind you.
37. A pedestrian in South Carolina is guided by a dog or carrying a white cane. What must you do?
- A Come to a complete stop
- B Slow to 15 mph and pass
- C Honk once and continue
- D Stop only if your light is red
Correct answer: A. South Carolina says that when a pedestrian is crossing guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop. You must also yield to all pedestrians in the intersection even if your traffic light is green.
38. South Carolina permits a right turn on red except where a sign bans it. What must you do first?
- A Stop before the near-side crosswalk and yield to pedestrians lawfully in it
- B Roll through at 5 mph
- C Honk and turn
- D Wait for a green arrow only
Correct answer: A. A right on red is legal in South Carolina only after you stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the turn and yield to pedestrians who are lawfully in the intersection. A “no turn on red” sign removes the option entirely.
39. Your South Carolina light is green, but pedestrians are still in the intersection. Who goes first?
- A The pedestrians; you must yield even on green
- B You, because green always wins
- C Whoever arrived first
- D The larger vehicle
Correct answer: A. South Carolina tells you to yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green. Green means go only after the walk is clear. Gridlock and clipped pedestrians start when drivers nose in on green.
40. When must South Carolina drivers stop for a school bus, including amber lights?
- A For the entire time the bus is stopped or preparing to stop with red or amber lights flashing or the stop arm extended; on a four-lane road you stop when traveling behind the bus
- B Only after the children have left the roadway
- C Never for amber lights
- D Only in school zones posted 15 mph
Correct answer: A. South Carolina requires a stop for the entire time a school bus is stopped or preparing to stop with red or amber lights flashing or its stop arm extended, whether you meet the bus or travel behind it on any two-lane highway. On a four-lane or multi-lane highway you must stop when traveling behind the bus or when trying to pass a bus with red or amber signals flashing.
41. How far before a South Carolina lane change, turn, or merge must you signal?
- A 100 feet or more before changing lanes, turning left or right, or merging
- B A car length
- C Only after you start the move
- D 500 feet in every town
Correct answer: A. South Carolina law requires a turn signal 100 feet or more before changing lanes, turning left or right, or merging into traffic. Cancel the signal once the action is completed so other drivers are not left thinking another move is coming.
42. How far from other traffic must you dim high beams in South Carolina?
- A 500 feet or more from any oncoming vehicle, and when following a vehicle less than 200 feet ahead
- B 50 feet both ways
- C Never; high beams stay on
- D Only in fog
Correct answer: A. South Carolina says dim high beams when you are 500 feet or more away from any oncoming vehicle, and use low beams when following another vehicle less than 200 feet in front of you. In fog, rain, or snow, stay on low beams because high beams glare back at you.
43. When does South Carolina say you do not have to stop for a school bus in a loading zone?
- A When the bus is in a passenger loading zone completely off the main travel lanes and pedestrians are not allowed to cross the roadway
- B Whenever the bus is near a school, even in the travel lane
- C Only after 4 p.m.
- D Never; you always stop
Correct answer: A. South Carolina lists two no-stop cases: a passenger loading zone completely off the main travel lanes when pedestrians are not allowed to cross the roadway, and meeting a stopped bus from the opposite direction on a multi-lane highway or private road with at least two lanes each way. You must always stop when you are behind the bus.
44. How should you enter a South Carolina roundabout or traffic circle?
- A Slow down, yield to circulating traffic, and enter counterclockwise around the raised island
- B Enter from the left at arterial speed
- C Stop in the island
- D Pass on the right inside the circle
Correct answer: A. South Carolina treats a roundabout, also called a traffic circle, as a circular intersection that keeps traffic moving counterclockwise around a raised island. Slow down, yield to traffic already in the circle, then signal and exit. The design cuts head-on and high-speed right-angle crashes.
45. A South Carolina traffic signal is a flashing red stop signal. What must you do?
- A Stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or nearest view point, then proceed under stop-sign rules
- B Slow and roll through
- C Wait for a circular green
- D Treat it as a flashing yellow
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code § 56-5-1000 treats flashing red as a stop signal. Stop at the marked line, or before the crosswalk, or at the nearest point with a view, then follow ordinary stop-sign rules. The section does not apply at railroad grade crossings, which follow § 56-5-2710.
46. A South Carolina traffic signal is a flashing yellow caution signal. What may you do?
- A Proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution
- B Treat it as a stop sign
- C Treat it as a protected green
- D Wait for a circular red first
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code § 56-5-1000 says a flashing yellow caution signal lets drivers proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution. It is not a mandatory stop. Railroad crossings are carved out of this section.
47. South Carolina describes a zipper merge, also called a late merge. What should you do?
- A Use both lanes until the merge point, then take turns filling the open lane
- B Merge as soon as you see the first warning sign
- C Block the ending lane
- D Stop in both lanes
Correct answer: A. South Carolina’s zipper merge (late merge) chapter tells drivers to keep using the ending lane until the merge point, then take turns. Early merges that block the ending lane make the backup longer. Watch the work-zone or lane-closure signs that mark the merge.
48. You are on a South Carolina cross street at a Restricted Crossing U-turn (RCUT). How do you go left or straight?
- A Turn right onto the main road, then make a U-turn at the one-way median opening
- B Cut across the South Carolina median from the cross street
- C Go straight through against the design
- D Only trucks may use an RCUT
Correct answer: A. A South Carolina RCUT removes left and through moves from the cross-street approaches. To go left or continue, turn right onto the main road and then make a U-turn at a one-way median opening. The intersection may use a signal, stop, merge, or yield. Testers treat it like a normal four-way. In South Carolina the “left” is a right plus a U-turn.
49. How much room must a South Carolina driver leave when passing a bicycle?
- A A safe operating distance of at least three feet
- B A South Carolina mirror’s width after you honk
- C One foot under 25 mph
- D No extra space on a two-lane road
Correct answer: A. South Carolina law says a driver must always maintain a safe operating distance from a bicycle and must leave at least three feet when passing. Testers squeeze past in the same South Carolina lane. Three feet is the statutory pass gap, separate from the RCUT and zipper items already in this bank.
50. You are approaching a South Carolina work zone and see no workers in the closed lane. What does the handbook require, and what happens if you endanger a highway worker?
- A Slow down anyway; keep obeying the orange signs until End Road Work; endangering a South Carolina worker can mean a fine and points
- B Hold South Carolina highway speed if the cones look empty
- C Ignore orange South Carolina signs after the first barrel
- D Speed up so you leave the South Carolina zone faster
Correct answer: A. South Carolina says always reduce speed in a work zone, even if there are no workers — narrower lanes and rough pavement are still hazards. Keep observing the posted work-zone signs until you see End Road Work. If you endanger a highway worker you may be fined and have points assessed (S.C. Code § 56-5-1535). Testers treat an empty South Carolina cone line as a green light. Empty does not mean full speed.
51. What is the main design difference at a South Carolina diverging-diamond interchange?
- A Directional crossovers shift you so left turns onto or off ramps do not cross approaching South Carolina through traffic
- B Stop in the South Carolina median and wait for a gap
- C Treat it like a South Carolina four-way stop
- D U-turn from the South Carolina right shoulder
Correct answer: A. A South Carolina diverging diamond uses directional crossovers on either side of the interchange. Shifting cross-street traffic to the left between those signals means left turns onto or off ramps do not conflict with vehicles approaching from other directions. Testers stop for imaginary oncoming South Carolina cars in the diamond. The crossovers remove that crossing left.
52. A South Carolina Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign marks the center of the road. How may you use that lane?
- A Only for left turns from either South Carolina direction; not for through traffic or passing
- B As a South Carolina passing bay if the dashes fade
- C As a through lane on a South Carolina four-lane
- D Only for South Carolina right turns from a driveway
Correct answer: A. South Carolina’s Shared Center Lane Left Turn Only sign reserves the lane for left-turning vehicles from either direction. It is not to be used for through traffic or passing other vehicles. Testers camp in a South Carolina center turn stripe to overtake. Left turns only.
53. How far from a South Carolina curb or pavement edge may you park?
- A No more than 18 inches from the South Carolina curb or edge of pavement
- B Within 12 inches only, a number copied from other states
- C Flush against a South Carolina hydrant
- D Three South Carolina feet out if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. South Carolina tells drivers not to park more than 18 inches from the curb or edge of pavement, and to sit as far from the flow of traffic as possible. Testers copy a 12-inch number from other states. Eighteen inches is the South Carolina curb gap.
54. How close to a South Carolina fire-station driveway may you stand or park, including on the opposite side of the street?
- A No closer than 20 feet to the driveway, or 75 feet on the opposite South Carolina side when that side is properly signposted
- B Fifteen feet, the South Carolina hydrant number
- C Against the South Carolina bay if flashers are on
- D Anywhere a South Carolina sidewalk is clear
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids standing or parking within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station, and on the side of a street opposite any fire station within 75 feet of the entrance when it is properly signposted. Testers reuse the 15-foot hydrant number here. Twenty and seventy-five keep the apparatus path clear, separate from the 18-inch curb extra.
55. You are passing a horseback rider or an animal-drawn vehicle on a South Carolina road. What does the handbook tell you about the horn?
- A Do not use the horn or rev the engine; that noise can scare the South Carolina animal and cause a collision
- B Honk early so the South Carolina rider moves over
- C Tap the South Carolina horn if you stay in your lane
- D Use the South Carolina horn only at night
Correct answer: A. South Carolina says animal-drawn vehicles and horseback riders have the same right to the road as a motor vehicle. Pass with caution, and do not use your horn or rev the engine, because that may scare the animal and cause a collision. Also watch for a left turn into a field or driveway. Testers honk a South Carolina rider out of the lane. Quiet is the handbook item.
56. May you park on the roadway side of a vehicle already stopped at a South Carolina curb?
- A No; South Carolina forbids parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only at night on a South Carolina interstate
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is clear
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street — double parking. Testers squeeze alongside a South Carolina curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 20 / 75 fire-station extra.
57. How close to a South Carolina crosswalk at an intersection may you stand or park?
- A No closer than 20 feet of that South Carolina crosswalk at an intersection, except a momentary passenger stop
- B Fifteen South Carolina feet, the hydrant number reused here
- C Fifty South Carolina feet, the rail number reused here
- D Against the South Carolina zebra if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids standing or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers. Testers reuse a 15-foot South Carolina hydrant guess here. Twenty feet keeps the zebra visible, separate from the fire-station 20/75 extra.
58. When may a federal postal carrier stop along a South Carolina rural roadway to deliver mail?
- A For frequent short intervals while delivering mail, parcels, or packages outside the incorporated areas of the county
- B Anytime South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 6 p.m. on a South Carolina farm road
- D Never; South Carolina forbids every rural postal stop
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 does not prohibit a federal postal service carrier from stopping, standing, or parking along a rural roadway for frequent short intervals during delivery of mail, parcels, or packages. Rural here means outside the incorporated areas of the county. Testers treat every South Carolina farm shoulder as a no-stop zone, or invent an all-day postal stall. Frequent short rural deliveries are the carve-out, separate from the 20-foot crosswalk extra.
59. How close to the curb ends of a South Carolina safety zone may you stop, stand, or park?
- A No closer than 30 feet of the points on the curb opposite the ends of that South Carolina safety zone, unless signs or markings mark a different length
- B Fifteen South Carolina feet, the hydrant number reused here
- C Twenty South Carolina feet, the crosswalk number reused here
- D Against the South Carolina zone if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking between a safety zone and the adjacent curb, or within 30 feet of the points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of that safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs or markings. Testers reuse a 15-foot South Carolina hydrant guess at the island. Thirty feet is the South Carolina safety-zone buffer, separate from the 20-foot crosswalk extra.
60. How close to a South Carolina flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or roadside traffic-control signal may you stand or park on the approach?
- A No closer than 30 feet upon the approach to that South Carolina roadside control, except a momentary passenger stop
- B Fifteen South Carolina feet, the hydrant number reused here
- C Twenty South Carolina feet, the crosswalk number reused here
- D Against the South Carolina post if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids standing or parking within 30 feet upon the approach to any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of a roadway, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers. Testers reuse the 20-foot South Carolina crosswalk figure at the post. Thirty feet is the South Carolina roadside-control buffer, separate from the 30-foot safety-zone extra.
61. How close to the nearest rail of a South Carolina railroad crossing may you park?
- A No closer than 50 feet of the nearest rail of that South Carolina railroad crossing, except a temporary loading stop
- B Thirty South Carolina feet, the signal number reused here
- C Fifteen South Carolina feet, the hydrant number reused here
- D Against the South Carolina rails if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids parking within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, except temporarily while actually loading or unloading property or passengers. Testers reuse the 30-foot South Carolina signal figure at the tracks. Fifty feet is the South Carolina rail gap, separate from the 30-foot roadside-control extra.
62. When may a vehicle with a South Carolina disability plate or placard use a designated disability space?
- A Only when that South Carolina vehicle is driven by or transporting the person with the disability whose name is on the plate or placard registration
- B Anytime a South Carolina placard is on the dash, even if that person is not along
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina lot
- D Anytime the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver’s Manual says vehicles displaying a disability license plate or placard may park in designated disability spaces only if that vehicle is driven by or transporting the person with the disability whose name is on the license-plate registration or placard registration certificate. Testers borrow a South Carolina placard for an empty stall. The named person must be along, separate from the 18-inch curb extra.
63. Which way should you turn the wheels when you park on a South Carolina hill?
- A Right downhill with or without a South Carolina curb, except when you park left on a one-way; toward the street center uphill with a curb so the back of the front tire is against the curb; and right uphill with no curb
- B Straight on every South Carolina grade if flashers are on
- C Toward traffic on every South Carolina downhill
- D Away from a South Carolina curb facing downhill
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver’s Manual says to turn the wheels right downhill with or without a curb, except when parking left on a one-way street; uphill with a curb, turn toward the center of the street with the back of the front tire against the curb; and uphill with no curb, turn right so the vehicle will roll off the road. Set the parking brake, place the vehicle in the proper gear or park, and turn the engine off. Testers leave a South Carolina car pointed into the lane on a downhill curb. The one-way exception is the trap, separate from the disability-occupant extra.
64. Besides turning the wheels, what must you do when you park on a South Carolina hill?
- A Set the South Carolina parking brake, leave the vehicle in the proper gear or park, and turn the engine off; a manual transmission should sit in first or reverse
- B Leave a South Carolina engine idling if flashers are on
- C Leave a South Carolina stick in neutral after 9 p.m.
- D Skip the South Carolina brake if the hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver’s Manual says that in each hill-park case the parking brakes should be set, the vehicle placed in the proper gear or park, and the engine turned off; a manual transmission should sit in first or reverse. That hold-the-car set is a different line from the wheel-direction extra. Testers leave a South Carolina stick in neutral “just to run in.” Brake, gear, and engine off is the trio.
65. When you leave a South Carolina parking space, what must you do before you pull into traffic?
- A Signal, use your South Carolina mirrors, look over your shoulder to check traffic, and yield the right-of-way
- B Nose out of the South Carolina stall if flashers are on
- C Skip the look after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina curb
- D Skip the yield if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver’s Manual says that when leaving a parking space you should signal, use your mirrors, look over your shoulder to check traffic, and yield the right of way. Testers roll a South Carolina car out blind. Look, signal, and yield is the set, separate from the hill-gear extra.
66. May you stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a South Carolina sidewalk?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina sidewalk
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on a sidewalk, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. Testers leave a South Carolina car on the walk “just to run in.” The walk stays for people, separate from the double-parking extra.
67. May you stop, stand, or park a vehicle within a South Carolina intersection?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. inside a South Carolina box
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking within an intersection, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. That in-the-box ban is a different line from the 20-foot crosswalk buffer. Testers stall a South Carolina car in the crossing. Keep the box clear.
68. May you stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a South Carolina crosswalk?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina zebra
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on a crosswalk, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. That on-the-zebra ban is a different line from the 20-foot buffer at an intersection crosswalk. Testers sit a South Carolina car on the stripes. Leave the walk clear.
69. A South Carolina street excavation would leave your parked car blocking traffic. Where may you not stop, stand, or park?
- A Alongside or opposite that South Carolina excavation or obstruction
- B Across the South Carolina street if flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. beside a South Carolina trench
- D Anywhere the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction when that stop would obstruct traffic, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device. Testers pinch a South Carolina lane beside a trench. Leave the work a travel path, separate from the on-the-crosswalk extra.
70. May you stop, stand, or park on a South Carolina bridge, other elevated highway structure, or inside a highway tunnel?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina span
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway, or within a highway tunnel, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. Testers treat a South Carolina span like leftover curb. Keep the structure moving, separate from the excavation extra.
71. May you stand or park in front of a public or private South Carolina driveway?
- A No, except momentarily to pick up or drop off South Carolina passengers
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina apron
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids standing or parking in front of a public or private driveway, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers. Testers pinch a South Carolina driveway “just to run in.” Leave the opening, separate from the fire-station driveway extra.
72. How close to a South Carolina fire hydrant may you stand or park?
- A No closer than 15 feet of that South Carolina hydrant, except a momentary passenger stop
- B Twenty South Carolina feet, the crosswalk number reused here
- C Thirty South Carolina feet, the signal number reused here
- D Against the South Carolina hydrant if flashers are on
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids standing or parking within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers. Testers reuse the 20-foot South Carolina crosswalk figure at the plug. Fifteen feet is the South Carolina hydrant gap, separate from the 20/75 fire-station extra.
73. When you stop outside a South Carolina business or residential district, what sight gap must remain if you cannot leave the roadway?
- A A clear view of the stopped South Carolina vehicle from 200 feet in each direction, plus an unobstructed width for other traffic
- B Fifty South Carolina feet, the rail number reused here
- C Fifteen South Carolina feet, the hydrant number reused here
- D No gap if South Carolina flashers are on
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2510 says that outside a business or residential district you must leave the roadway when it is practicable, leave an unobstructed width for other vehicles, and keep a clear view of the stopped vehicle from two hundred feet in each direction. A disabled vehicle that cannot avoid a temporary stop is carved out. Testers hide a South Carolina car just over a rural crest. Two hundred feet each way is the rural sight pair, separate from the 15-foot hydrant extra.
74. May you stop, stand, or park a vehicle on South Carolina railroad tracks?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on South Carolina rails
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on any railroad tracks, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. That on-the-rails ban is a different line from the 50-foot nearest-rail parking buffer. Testers sit a South Carolina car on the ties. Keep the tracks clear.
75. May you stop, stand, or park a vehicle on a South Carolina controlled-access highway?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina freeway lane
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on any controlled-access highway, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. Testers treat a South Carolina freeway lane like leftover curb. Keep the limited-access roadway moving, separate from the on-the-rails extra.
76. May you stop, stand, or park between the roadways of a divided South Carolina highway, including a crossover?
- A No, except when necessary to avoid other South Carolina traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official device
- B Yes, if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. in a South Carolina median
- D Yes, if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Code 56-5-2530 forbids stopping, standing, or parking in the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to follow law, an officer, or an official traffic-control device. Testers stash a South Carolina car in the median cut. Leave the divider, separate from the controlled-access extra.
77. How many South Carolina bicyclists may ride side by side on a regular roadway?
- A No more than two abreast except on a South Carolina path or roadway part set aside only for bicycles
- B Anytime South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D Anytime the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3430 says bicyclists riding upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Testers blast a lawful South Carolina pair into the gutter. Two abreast leftover from the divided-highway crossover parking extra.
78. May a South Carolina cyclist carry a package that takes both hands off the handle bars?
- A No; South Carolina requires at least one hand on the handle bars
- B Yes anytime South Carolina flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina path
- D Yes if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3460 says a bicyclist operating a bicycle may not carry any package, bundle, or article that prevents the rider from keeping at least one hand upon the handle bars. Testers treat a South Carolina no-hands grocery run as leftover courtesy. One hand leftover from the two-abreast extra.
79. What night lighting does South Carolina require on a bicycle?
- A A white South Carolina front lamp visible 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible from 50 to 300 feet, or a red rear lamp visible 500 feet in addition to that reflector
- B Only South Carolina flashers if the hydrant is nearby
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D None if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3470 says a bicycle in use at nighttime must have a front lamp emitting a white light visible at least 500 feet and a red rear reflector visible from 50 feet to 300 feet in lawful upper beams, and a lamp emitting a red light visible 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the reflector. Testers treat a dark South Carolina bike as leftover courtesy. Five-hundred and fifty-to-three-hundred leftover from the one-hand extra.
80. How must a person ride a South Carolina bicycle?
- A Upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to that South Carolina bicycle
- B Standing on a South Carolina pedal if flashers are on
- C On the South Carolina handlebars after 9 p.m.
- D Anywhere if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Department of Transportation bicycle-law leftover quoting Section 56-5-3440 says a bicyclist propelling a bicycle may not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. Testers treat a leftover South Carolina frame-stand as courtesy. Regular seat leftover from the 500-foot night-light extra.
81. How many people may a South Carolina bicycle carry at one time?
- A No more persons than that South Carolina bicycle is designed and equipped to carry
- B As many as fit if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Two extras after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina curb
- D Any number if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Department of Transportation bicycle-law leftover quoting Section 56-5-3440 says no bicycle may be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. Testers treat a leftover South Carolina handlebar toddler as courtesy. Designed capacity leftover from the regular-seat extra.
82. May a South Carolina rider cling to a moving vehicle while on a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle?
- A No; a South Carolina rider may not attach that ride or that person to a vehicle on a roadway
- B Yes anytime South Carolina flashers are on
- C Yes after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D Yes if the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official South Carolina Department of Transportation bicycle-law leftover quoting Section 56-5-3450 says a person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may not attach it or them or himself to a vehicle upon a roadway. Testers treat a leftover South Carolina bumper-hitch as courtesy. No cling leftover from the designed-capacity extra.
83. How must a South Carolina rider signal a right turn, left turn, or stop?
- A A South Carolina rider shows a right with the left arm up, squared, or the right arm out; a left with the left arm level; and a stop or slow with either arm down
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3480 says a bicyclist shall indicate a right turn by extending the left arm upward, raising the left arm to the square, or extending the right arm horizontally to the right; a left turn by extending the left arm horizontally; and stopping or decreasing speed by extending the left or right arm downward. The signal need not be continuous if the hand is needed to control the bicycle. Testers invent leftover South Carolina no-signal courtesy. Hand-signal leftover from the no-cling extra.
84. What braking does South Carolina require on a bicycle?
- A A South Carolina bicycle carries a brake that can skid the braked wheels on dry, level, clean pavement
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3490 says a bicycle must be equipped with a brake that will enable the bicyclist to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. Testers invent leftover South Carolina coaster-only courtesy. Skid-brake leftover from the hand-signal extra.
85. Must a South Carolina rider use the shoulder to stay right?
- A A South Carolina rider stays as near the right side as practicable and may, but need not, use the shoulder to meet that duty
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3430(A) on scstatehouse.gov says every bicyclist operating upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, except as provided in subsection (B). A bicyclist may, but is not required to, ride on the shoulder of the roadway in order to comply. Testers invent leftover South Carolina must-use-the-shoulder courtesy. Shoulder-optional leftover from the two-abreast extra.
86. When may a South Carolina rider use a lane other than the right-hand lane?
- A A South Carolina rider may use another lane if only one lane lets that rider keep the intended route
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3430(B) on scstatehouse.gov says a bicyclist may ride in a lane other than the right-hand lane if only one lane is available that permits the bicyclist to continue on his intended route. Testers invent leftover South Carolina right-lane-forever courtesy. Other-lane leftover from the shoulder-optional extra.
87. What care must a South Carolina rider use while passing a standing vehicle?
- A A South Carolina rider uses due care when passing a standing vehicle or one going the same way
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3430(C) on scstatehouse.gov says when operating a bicycle upon a roadway, a bicyclist must exercise due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Testers invent leftover South Carolina clip-the-mirror courtesy. Pass-care leftover from the other-lane extra.
88. May a South Carolina motorist harass or throw at a bicycle rider?
- A A South Carolina person skips harassing, taunting, or maliciously throwing an object at or toward a bicycle rider
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3445 on scstatehouse.gov says it is unlawful to harass, taunt, or maliciously throw an object at or in the direction of any person riding a bicycle. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars or imprisonment of not more than thirty days, or both. Testers invent leftover South Carolina heckle-the-rider courtesy. Harass leftover from the pass-care extra.
89. What rules follow a South Carolina bicycle with a helper motor?
- A A South Carolina bicycle with a helper motor follows the same statutory bicycle rules as other bicyclists
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-5-3520 on scstatehouse.gov says bicyclists operating bicycles with helper motors, as defined in Section 56-1-10, are subject to all statutory provisions applicable to bicyclists, as provided in Section 56-5-3420. Testers invent leftover South Carolina moped-only courtesy. Helper-motor leftover from the harass extra.
90. What speed and power limits define a South Carolina electric-assist bicycle?
- A A South Carolina electric-assist bicycle or bicycle with helper motors has two or three wheels, operable pedals, and a motor of no more than 750 watts or one horsepower with a top motor-powered speed under 20 mph when ridden by a 170-pound rider on a paved level surface
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says electric-assist bicycles and bicycles with helper motors means low-speed electrically assisted bicycles with two or three wheels, each having fully operable pedals and an electric motor of no more than 750 watts, or one horsepower, and a top motor-powered speed of less than twenty miles an hour when operated by a rider weighing one hundred seventy pounds on a paved level surface. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-watt-any-speed courtesy. Definition leftover from the prior extra.
91. What federal 16 CFR 1512 standard must a South Carolina electric-assist bicycle meet?
- A A South Carolina electric-assist bicycle meets federal 16 CFR 1512 bicycle equipment rules
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says those electric-assist bicycles and bicycles with helper motors must meet the requirements of the Federal Consumer Product Code provided in 16 C.F.R., Part 1512. Testers invent leftover South Carolina home-built-skip courtesy. CPSC leftover from the prior extra.
92. When must a South Carolina electric-assist motor disengage?
- A A South Carolina electric-assist motor disengages when brakes apply or the rider stops pedaling
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says those machines operate in a manner such that the electric motor disengages or ceases to function when their brakes are applied or the rider stops pedaling. Testers invent leftover South Carolina always-on-motor courtesy. Disengage leftover from the prior extra.
93. What label must a South Carolina electric-assist bicycle carry?
- A A South Carolina manufacturer or distributor affixes a permanent label showing wattage and maximum electrically assisted speed
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says manufacturers and distributors of electric-assist bicycles shall apply a label that is affixed permanently, in a prominent location, to each electric-assist bicycle, indicating its wattage and maximum electrically assisted speed. Testers invent leftover South Carolina handwritten-note courtesy. Label leftover from the prior extra.
94. What happens if a South Carolina rider changes motor speed capability?
- A A South Carolina owner or user may not remove or tamper with the label, and a speed-capability change needs a replacement label showing wattage or horsepower
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says the owner or user of an electric-assist bicycle shall not remove or tamper with the label, and if a user tampers with or modifies an electric-assist bicycle, changing the speed capability, that user must replace the label indicating the vehicle's wattage or horsepower. Testers invent leftover South Carolina silent-tune-up courtesy. Tamper leftover from the prior extra.
95. What vehicle type is a South Carolina electric-assist bicycle?
- A A South Carolina electric-assist bicycle or bicycle with helper motors is not a moped
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. South Carolina Code 56-1-10(29) on scstatehouse.gov says electric-assist bicycles and bicycles with helper motors are not mopeds. Testers invent leftover South Carolina helper-motor-is-a-moped courtesy. Not-moped leftover from the prior extra.
96. Where do South Carolina bicycle article rules apply?
- A A South Carolina bicycle article rule applies on a highway or an exclusive bicycle path, subject to the article exceptions
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3410 on scstatehouse.gov says the provisions of this article are applicable to bicycles whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated in this article. Testers invent leftover South Carolina street-only courtesy. Highway-or-path leftover from the prior extra.
97. What rights does a South Carolina roadway bicyclist have?
- A A South Carolina roadway bicyclist has the same rights and duties as a vehicle driver except special article rules or rules that cannot apply
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3420 on scstatehouse.gov says a person riding a bicycle upon a roadway must be granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this chapter, except as to special provisions in this article and except as to those provisions of this chapter which by their nature can have no application. Testers invent leftover South Carolina moped-only courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra.
98. What duty does a South Carolina motorist have at a bicycle lane?
- A A South Carolina motorist may not block the bicycle lane to oncoming bicycle traffic and shall yield to a bicyclist in that lane before entering or crossing it
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3425(B)(1) on scstatehouse.gov says whenever a bicycle lane has been provided adjacent to a roadway, operators of motor vehicles may not block the bicycle lane to oncoming bicycle traffic and shall yield to a bicyclist in the bicycle lane before entering or crossing the lane. Testers invent leftover South Carolina camp-in-the-stripe courtesy. Motor-yield-lane leftover from the prior extra.
99. When must a South Carolina bicyclist use an adjacent bicycle lane?
- A A South Carolina bicyclist uses the adjacent bicycle lane except to pass another rider or avoid an obstruction; a rider may use the roadway when only an adjacent recreational bicycle path is available instead of a bicycle lane
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3425(B)(2) on scstatehouse.gov says operators of bicycles are required to ride in the bicycle lane except when necessary to pass another person riding a bicycle or to avoid an obstruction in the bicycle lane. However, bicyclists may ride on the roadway when there is only an adjacent recreational bicycle path available instead of a bicycle lane. Testers invent leftover South Carolina path-or-gutter-only courtesy. Must-use-lane leftover from the prior extra.
100. What emergency privileges may a South Carolina police patrol bicycle use?
- A An authorized South Carolina police patrol bicycle used as part of a police bicycle patrol may exercise the privileges of an emergency vehicle in section 56-5-760
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3515(A) on scstatehouse.gov says an authorized police patrol bicycle used as a part of a police bicycle patrol may exercise the privileges of an emergency vehicle provided in Section 56-5-760. Testers invent leftover South Carolina never-emergency courtesy. Police-emergency leftover from the prior extra.
101. What warning device may a South Carolina police patrol bicycle carry?
- A An authorized South Carolina police patrol bicycle may be equipped with a siren, or the officer may use a whistle in the performance of duties, or both
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3515(B) on scstatehouse.gov says an authorized police patrol bicycle may be equipped with a siren or the officer may utilize a whistle in the performance of his duties, or both. Testers invent leftover South Carolina silent-only courtesy. Police-siren leftover from the prior extra.
102. When does a South Carolina police patrol bicycle get emergency-vehicle exemptions?
- A An authorized South Carolina police patrol bicycle acting as an emergency vehicle gets those exemptions if it uses an audible signal meeting section 56-5-4970 or visual signals meeting section 56-5-4700
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3515(C) on scstatehouse.gov says notwithstanding the provisions of Section 56-5-760(C), an authorized police patrol bicycle acting as an emergency vehicle is entitled to the exemptions of an authorized emergency vehicle if it makes use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4970 or visual signals meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4700. Testers invent leftover South Carolina silent-sprint courtesy. Police-signal leftover from the prior extra.
103. What counts as a South Carolina bicycle lane?
- A A South Carolina bicycle lane is a roadway portion or a paved lane separated from the roadway that striping, pavement markings, and signage mark for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3425(A) on scstatehouse.gov says for purposes of this section, bicycle lane means a portion of the roadway or a paved lane separated from the roadway that has been designated by striping, pavement markings, and signage for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. The already-shipped motor-yield-lane and must-use-lane extras are a different leftover. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-paved-gutter courtesy. Bike-lane-defined leftover from the prior extra.
104. What device counts as a South Carolina bicycle?
- A A South Carolina bicycle is a device propelled solely by pedals, operated by one or more persons, and having two or more wheels, except a children's tricycle
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-160 on scstatehouse.gov says a bicycle is a device propelled solely by pedals, operated by one or more persons, and having two or more wheels, except children's tricycles. Testers invent leftover South Carolina gas-motor-trike-counts courtesy. Bike-defined leftover from the prior extra.
105. What counts as a South Carolina moped?
- A A South Carolina moped is a cycle counted as a motor vehicle, with or without pedals, on no more than three wheels, powered by gasoline, electricity, alternative fuel, or a hybrid mix
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-1-10(26) on scstatehouse.gov says a moped is a cycle, defined as a motor vehicle, with or without pedals, to permit propulsion by human power, that travels on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground whether powered by gasoline, electricity, alternative fuel, or a hybrid combination thereof. The already-shipped electric-assist-is-not-a-moped extra is a different leftover. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-e-assist-bike-is-a-moped courtesy. Moped-defined leftover from the prior extra.
106. What power limits apply to a South Carolina moped?
- A the moped must be equipped not to exceed the following limitations: a motor of fifty cubic centimeters; or designed to have an input exceeding 750 watts and no more than 1500 watts
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after nine p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than fifteen feet away
Correct answer: A. the moped must be equipped not to exceed the following limitations: a motor of fifty cubic centimeters; or designed to have an input exceeding 750 watts and no more than 1500 watts. If an internal combustion engine is used, the moped must have a power drive system that functions directly or automatically without clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-watt-any-shift-moped courtesy.
107. Does a South Carolina vehicle include a human-powered machine?
- A A South Carolina vehicle term leaves out a machine moved by human power and a machine used only on stationary rails or tracks
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-1-10(28) on scstatehouse.gov says a vehicle is every device in, upon, or by which a person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Testers invent leftover South Carolina a-bike-is-always-a-vehicle courtesy. Vehicle-excludes-human-power leftover from the prior extra.
108. What footrest rule covers a South Carolina motorcycle passenger?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle passenger must be able to reach the footrests with both feet when sitting astride the seat, except a person riding in a motorcycle sidecar
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(E) on scstatehouse.gov says no person shall ride upon a motorcycle as a passenger unless, when sitting astride the seat, the person can reach the footrests with both feet. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons riding in a motorcycle sidecar. Testers invent leftover South Carolina dangling-feet-ok courtesy. Pass-feet leftover from the prior extra.
109. May a South Carolina motorcycle rider hitch to another vehicle?
- A A South Carolina person riding upon a motorcycle may not attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on the roadway
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(F) on scstatehouse.gov says no person riding upon a motorcycle shall attach himself or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on the roadway. Testers invent leftover South Carolina tow-hook-ok courtesy. Moto-hitch leftover from the prior extra.
110. What lane space does a South Carolina motorcycle get?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and another motor vehicle may not deprive it of that full lane, except when motorcycles operate two abreast in a single lane
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3640(a) on scstatehouse.gov says all motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane and no motor vehicle shall be driven in such a manner as to deprive any motorcycle of the full use of a lane. This shall not apply to motorcycles operated two abreast in a single lane. Testers invent leftover South Carolina squeeze-them-over courtesy. Full-lane leftover from the prior extra.
111. What helmet rule covers a South Carolina rider under twenty-one?
- A A South Carolina person under twenty-one who operates or rides upon a two-wheeled motorized vehicle must wear a Department of Public Safety approved helmet with a neck or chin strap that is reflectorized on both sides
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3660 on scstatehouse.gov says it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one to operate or ride upon a two-wheeled motorized vehicle unless he wears a protective helmet of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety. Such a helmet must be equipped with either a neck or chin strap and be reflectorized on both sides thereof. Testers invent leftover South Carolina bare-head-teen-ok courtesy. Kid-reflect leftover from the prior extra.
112. May a South Carolina motorcycle pass in the same lane?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle operator may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3640(b) on scstatehouse.gov says the operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken. Testers invent leftover South Carolina same-lane-pass-ok courtesy. Moto-pass leftover from the prior extra.
113. May a South Carolina motorcycle ride between lanes?
- A A South Carolina person may not operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3640(c) on scstatehouse.gov says no person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic, or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. Testers invent leftover South Carolina filter-ok courtesy. Moto-filter leftover from the prior extra.
114. How many South Carolina motorcycles may share one lane?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3640(d) on scstatehouse.gov says motorcycles shall not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. Testers invent leftover South Carolina three-wide-ok courtesy. Moto-abreast leftover from the prior extra.
115. Who may skip the South Carolina same-lane pass and lane-split motorcycle bans?
- A A South Carolina police officer performing official duties is outside the 56-5-3640(b) same-lane pass ban and the 56-5-3640(c) lane-split ban
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3640(e) on scstatehouse.gov says items (b) and (c) shall not apply to police officers in the performance of their official duties. Testers invent leftover South Carolina duty-still-banned courtesy. Moto-duty leftover from the prior extra.
116. Where must a South Carolina motorcycle operator sit?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle operator may ride only on the permanent and regular seat attached to the motorcycle, and a passenger may ride only if the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person and the passenger uses that regular two-person seat or another seat firmly attached to the rear or side
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(A) on scstatehouse.gov says a person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto and the operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on a motorcycle unless the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, in which event a passenger may ride upon the permanent and regular seat if designed for two persons, or upon another seat firmly attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator. Testers invent leftover South Carolina tank-ride-ok courtesy. Moto-seat leftover from the prior extra.
117. How must a South Carolina rider sit on a motorcycle?
- A A South Carolina person may ride a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(B) on scstatehouse.gov says a person shall ride upon a motorcycle only while sitting astride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on each side of the motorcycle. Testers invent leftover South Carolina sidesaddle-ok courtesy. Moto-stride leftover from the prior extra.
118. What may a South Carolina motorcycle operator carry?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle operator may not carry a package, bundle, or other article that keeps both hands off the handlebars
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(C) on scstatehouse.gov says no person shall operate a motorcycle while carrying any package, bundle or other article which prevents him from keeping both hands on the handlebars. Testers invent leftover South Carolina one-hand-grocery-ok courtesy. Moto-hands leftover from the prior extra.
119. Where may a South Carolina motorcycle passenger sit?
- A A South Carolina operator may not carry any person, and no person may ride, in a position that will interfere with operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3630(D) on scstatehouse.gov says no operator shall carry any person, nor shall any person ride, in a position that will interfere with the operation or control of the motorcycle or the view of the operator. Testers invent leftover South Carolina tank-view-ok courtesy. Moto-view leftover from the prior extra.
120. What footrests must a South Carolina motorcycle have?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle carrying a passenger other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab must have footrests for that passenger
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3650(A) on scstatehouse.gov says any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must be equipped with footrests for its passenger. Testers invent leftover South Carolina peg-optional-ok courtesy. Pass-pegs leftover from the prior extra.
121. What mirror must a South Carolina motorcycle have?
- A A South Carolina person may not operate a motorcycle unless it has a rear view mirror that gives the operator ample vision to the rear at all times
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3650(B) on scstatehouse.gov says a person shall not operate any motorcycle unless it is equipped with a rear view mirror which will afford the operator ample vision to the rear at all times. Testers invent leftover South Carolina no-mirror-ok courtesy. Moto-mirror leftover from the prior extra.
122. Who must wear eye gear on a South Carolina two-wheel motor?
- A A South Carolina person under 21 may not operate a two-wheeled motorized vehicle unless wearing Department of Public Safety approved goggles or a face shield
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3670 on scstatehouse.gov says it shall be unlawful for any person under the age of twenty-one to operate a two-wheeled motorized vehicle unless he wears goggles or a face shield of a type approved by the Department of Public Safety. Testers invent leftover South Carolina teen-bare-eyes-ok courtesy. Kid-eye leftover from the prior extra.
123. When may a South Carolina rider skip the under-21 eye gear?
- A A South Carolina operator of a two-wheeled motorized vehicle with a Department of Public Safety spec wind screen is outside the 56-5-3670 goggle and face-shield rule
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-3680 on scstatehouse.gov says the provisions of Section 56-5-3670 with respect to goggles and face shields shall not apply to the operator of a two-wheeled motorized vehicle equipped with a wind screen meeting specifications established by the Department of Public Safety. Testers invent leftover South Carolina screen-still-needs-goggles courtesy. Windscreen-skip leftover from the prior extra.
124. When must a South Carolina motorcycle keep its lights on?
- A A South Carolina person who operates a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on a public street or highway must have the headlights turned on while so engaged, except a vehicle exempted by 56-5-4470
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4460(1) on scstatehouse.gov says any person who operates a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle on public streets or highways shall, while so engaged, have the headlights of such motorcycle or motor-driven cycle turned on except for those vehicles exempted by Section 56-5-4470. Testers invent leftover South Carolina daylight-off-ok courtesy. Moto-daylight leftover from the prior extra.
125. How many head lamps may a South Carolina motorcycle have?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle or motor-driven cycle must have at least one and not more than two head lamps
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4490 on scstatehouse.gov says every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two head lamps which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this article. Testers invent leftover South Carolina three-lamp-ok courtesy. Moto-head leftover from the prior extra.
126. How high must a South Carolina motorcycle head lamp sit?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle or motor-driven cycle head lamp must sit not more than 54 inches and not less than 24 inches from the ground, measured from the center of the lamp, for a new vehicle sold in the state after June 30, 1949
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4500 on scstatehouse.gov says every head lamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the head lamp of not more than fifty-four inches nor less than twenty-four inches to be measured as set forth in Section 56-5-4480. However, this section shall apply only to new vehicles sold in this State after June 30, 1949. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-height-ok courtesy. Lamp-height leftover from the prior extra.
127. How many rear reflectors must a South Carolina motorcycle carry?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle or motor-driven cycle sold new after June 7, 1949 and operated on a highway must carry at least one red rear reflector
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4540 on scstatehouse.gov says every new motor vehicle sold after June 7, 1949 and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two red reflectors meeting the requirements of this article, and every such motorcycle and every such motor-driven cycle shall carry at least one such reflector. Testers invent leftover South Carolina no-reflect-ok courtesy. Moto-reflect leftover from the prior extra.
128. What stop lamp must a South Carolina motorcycle have?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle or motor-driven cycle sold new after July 1, 1949, or driven on a highway, must have a stop lamp meeting 56-5-4730
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4560 on scstatehouse.gov says from and after July 1, 1949 it shall be unlawful for any person to sell any new motor vehicle, including any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, in this State or for any person to drive such vehicle on the highways unless it is equipped with a stop lamp meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4730. Testers invent leftover South Carolina no-stop-ok courtesy. Moto-stop leftover from the prior extra.
129. How far must a South Carolina motor-driven cycle lamp reach?
- A A South Carolina motor-driven cycle headlamp must reveal a person or vehicle at least 100 feet when operated under 25 miles per hour and at least 200 feet at 25 miles per hour or more
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4800(1) on scstatehouse.gov says every such head lamp or head lamps on a motor-driven cycle shall be of sufficient intensity to reveal a person or a vehicle at a distance of not less than one hundred feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at any speed less than twenty-five miles per hour and at a distance of not less than two hundred feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at a speed of twenty-five or more miles per hour. Testers invent leftover South Carolina dim-mdc-ok courtesy. Mdc-lamp leftover from the prior extra.
130. What lowermost beam rule applies on a South Carolina motor-driven cycle?
- A A South Carolina motor-driven cycle multiple-beam lowermost beam must meet 56-5-4770(2), revealing persons and vehicles at least 100 feet ahead and keeping the high-intensity portion off an approaching driver's eyes on a straight level road
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4800(2) on scstatehouse.gov says if the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a multiple-beam head lamp or head lamps, the lowermost beam shall meet the requirements applicable to a lowermost distribution of light as set forth in item (2) of Section 56-5-4770. Official 56-5-4770(2) says that lowermost beam must reveal persons and vehicles at least 100 feet ahead, and on a straight level road none of the high-intensity portion shall strike the eyes of an approaching driver. Testers invent leftover South Carolina blind-the-oncoming-ok courtesy. Mdc-low leftover from the prior extra.
131. How must a South Carolina motor-driven cycle aim a single beam?
- A A South Carolina motor-driven cycle single-beam lamp must be aimed so that when the vehicle is loaded none of the high-intensity portion of light at 25 feet ahead projects higher than the level of the center of the lamp
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4800(3) on scstatehouse.gov says if the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a single-beam lamp or lamps, such lamp or lamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is loaded none of the high-intensity portion of light, at a distance of twenty-five feet ahead, shall project higher than the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes. Testers invent leftover South Carolina high-glare-ok courtesy. Mdc-aim leftover from the prior extra.
132. How many front lamps must a South Carolina motorcycle show at night?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle or motor-driven cycle is outside the 56-5-4820 rule that other motor vehicles must display at least two lighted front lamps during required lighting hours
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4820 on scstatehouse.gov says at all times specified in Section 56-5-4450 at least two lighted lamps shall be displayed, one on each side at the front of every motor vehicle other than a motor cycle or motor-driven cycle, except when such vehicle is parked subject to the regulations governing lights on parked vehicles. Testers invent leftover South Carolina two-front-required courtesy. Two-lamp-skip leftover from the prior extra.
133. How far must a South Carolina motorcycle stop lamp be seen?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle stop lamp must emit a red or yellow light actuated by the service brake and be plainly visible from 100 feet to the rear in daylight and at night
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4730 on scstatehouse.gov says a stop lamp on the rear shall emit a red or yellow light and shall be actuated upon application of the service (foot) brake, and a stop lamp shall be plainly visible and understandable from a distance of one hundred feet to the rear both during normal sunlight and at nighttime. Testers invent leftover South Carolina dim-stop-ok courtesy. Stop-vis leftover from the prior extra.
134. How high and how far must a South Carolina motorcycle rear reflector work?
- A A South Carolina motorcycle rear reflector must sit not less than 20 inches nor more than 60 inches high and be visible at night from all distances within 300 feet to 50 feet
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. Official S.C. Code 56-5-4550 on scstatehouse.gov says every such reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than twenty inches nor more than sixty inches measured as set forth in Section 56-5-4480 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within three hundred feet to fifty feet from such vehicle. Testers invent leftover South Carolina any-height-ok courtesy. Reflect-hgt leftover from the prior extra.
135. Who must a South Carolina driver yield to at an intersection when another driver is already there or arrives first?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield to the driver who is at or arrives before that driver at the intersection
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you should yield the right-of-way to the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection. That first-arrival yield is separate from the already-shipped roundabout-entry extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina take-the-box-because-you-are-on-the-busier-looking-street courtesy. First-arrive-has-row leftover from the prior extra.
136. Who must a South Carolina driver yield to when making a left turn?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield to drivers in the opposing traffic lane
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you should yield the right-of-way to drivers in the opposing traffic lane when you are making a left turn. That left-turn yield is separate from the already-shipped first-arrive duty. Testers invent leftover South Carolina cut-across-if-the-oncoming-car-looks-far courtesy. Left-yield-opposing leftover from the prior extra.
137. Who must yield when two South Carolina drivers reach a four-way stop at the same time?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield to the driver on the right
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you should yield the right-of-way to the driver on your right at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs if both of you arrive at the intersection at the same time. That same-time yield is separate from the already-shipped left-turn duty. Testers invent leftover South Carolina take-the-box-because-you-are-on-the-busier-looking-street courtesy. All-way-same-time-yield-right leftover from the prior extra.
138. Who must a South Carolina driver yield to when entering a public highway from a driveway or private road?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield to drivers on the public highway when entering from a driveway or private road
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you should yield the right-of-way to drivers on a public highway if you are entering the highway from a driveway or a private road. That driveway yield is separate from the already-shipped four-way same-time duty. Testers invent leftover South Carolina roll-out-if-the-highway-gap-looks-wide courtesy. Driveway-or-private-road-yield-to-highway leftover from the prior extra.
139. What must a South Carolina driver do at a yield sign?
- A A South Carolina driver shall slow down and allow right-of-way traffic to cross before entering
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a yield sign is a red and white downward-pointing triangle with red letters. It means you must slow down and allow traffic that has the right-of-way to cross before entering. That triangle duty is separate from the already-shipped first-arrive and left-turn extras. Testers invent leftover South Carolina roll-the-triangle-if-the-through-road-looks-empty courtesy. Yield-sign-slow-allow-row-traffic-to-cross leftover from the prior extra.
140. What should a South Carolina driver do at a circular yellow traffic light?
- A A South Carolina driver should stop and wait for green, or clear the intersection quickly if already inside
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a yellow caution light follows the green signal and warns that the signal is about to change to the red stop signal. You should stop your vehicle and wait for the next green light. If you are already in the intersection, clear the intersection as quickly as possible. That steady yellow is separate from the already-shipped flashing-yellow regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina gun-it-to-beat-the-red courtesy. Circular-yellow-stop-unless-already-in leftover from the prior extra.
141. What must a South Carolina driver do when an emergency vehicle has flashing lights and a siren on?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield and pull over to the edge of the road so the emergency vehicle can pass
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you must yield right-of-way to an emergency vehicle when the flashing lights and siren are on by pulling over to the edge of the road so the emergency vehicle may more easily pass. Avoid blocking intersections, roadways, or driveways whenever possible. That approaching-siren duty is separate from the already-shipped Move Over stopped-scene regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina keep-rolling-and-wave-the-siren-through courtesy. Emergency-pull-to-edge-for-lights-and-siren leftover from the prior extra.
142. Who must a South Carolina driver yield to in an unmarked or mid-block crosswalk?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield when a pedestrian is in that crosswalk
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you must yield when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs and pavement markings. Always be prepared to yield to pedestrians even if they are not in a crosswalk. That unmarked-or-mid-block yield is separate from the already-shipped pedestrians-still-in-the-intersection-on-green regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina creep-the-zebra-if-the-walker-looks-slow courtesy. Yield-peds-in-unmarked-or-midblock-crosswalk leftover from the prior extra.
143. What may a South Carolina driver do at a circular green traffic light?
- A A South Carolina driver may go through the intersection if it is clear to do so, with caution
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a GREEN traffic light means you may go through the intersection if it is clear to do so, with caution. That circular green is separate from the already-shipped circular-yellow extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina blast-the-green-without-a-second-look courtesy. Circular-green-go-if-clear-with-caution leftover from the prior extra.
144. Where must a South Carolina driver wait at a circular red traffic light?
- A A South Carolina driver shall stop before entering the intersection and wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the light turns green
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a RED traffic light means stop before entering the intersection. You must wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the traffic light turns green. That wait-behind-the-line red is separate from the already-shipped right-on-red regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina roll-the-red-if-the-box-looks-empty courtesy. Circular-red-stop-behind-line-until-green leftover from the prior extra.
145. What must a South Carolina driver allow for when approaching a yellow light?
- A A South Carolina driver shall observe and allow for errors made by other drivers to the side, front, and rear
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says you must observe and allow for errors made by other drivers - side, front and rear - when you are approaching a yellow light. That allow-for-errors leftover. duty is separate from the already-shipped circular-yellow stop-or-clear extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina gun-it-and-ignore-side-front-and-rear-mistakes courtesy. Yellow-allow-for-errors-of-other-drivers leftover from the prior extra.
146. Which marking must a South Carolina driver obey first when a stop line sits before a crosswalk?
- A A South Carolina driver shall obey the stop line first
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says if there is a stop line before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed first. When required to stop because of a sign or signal you must stop behind the stop line or crosswalk. That line-first leftover. duty is separate from the already-shipped unmarked-or-midblock pedestrian yield extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina roll-to-the-zebra-and-ignore-the-stop-line courtesy. Stop-line-before-crosswalk-obey-line-first leftover from the prior extra.
147. What must a South Carolina driver do at a one-way street sign?
- A A South Carolina driver shall travel only in the arrow direction and shall skip driving the wrong way on that one-way street
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says one-way street signs tell you that traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. Do not turn in the opposite direction of the arrow. Never drive the wrong way on a one-way street. That one-way duty is separate from the already-shipped shared center-lane regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina turn-against-the-arrow-if-the-street-looks-empty courtesy. One-way-never-drive-wrong-way leftover from the prior extra.
148. What must a South Carolina driver do when a work-zone person is using a sign or flag?
- A A South Carolina driver shall follow that person's instructions about which direction to travel or whether to slow down or stop
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says in work zones, traffic may be controlled by a person with a sign or flag to tell you which direction to travel or to slow down or stop. You must follow their instructions. That flagger duty is separate from the already-shipped empty work-zone speed regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina ignore-the-paddle-if-no-cones-are-visible courtesy. Flagger-follow-sign-or-flag-instructions leftover from the prior extra.
149. Where must a South Carolina driver stop for a temporary traffic signal in a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall stop at the white line if that line is present
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says temporary traffic signals may be used in work zones. You may see a warning sign showing a symbol of a traffic signal. Stop at the white line, if it is present. That stop-line duty is separate from the already-shipped circular red extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina stop-past-the-white-line-if-the-zone-looks-empty courtesy. Work-zone-temp-signal-stop-at-white-line leftover from the prior extra.
150. What must a South Carolina driver do when work-zone drums, cones, or tubes close a road?
- A A South Carolina driver shall treat those barriers as a cue to stay out of the closed road or other area where it is dangerous to drive
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says barriers such as drums, cones, and tubes are used to keep traffic out of hazardous work zones. Barriers may be used to keep drivers from entering closed roads or other areas where it is dangerous to drive. That barrier duty is separate from the already-shipped empty work-zone speed regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina drive-between-the-cones-if-no-worker-is-visible courtesy. Work-zone-barriers-keep-out-of-hazardous-closed-roads leftover from the prior extra.
151. What do orange work-zone signs warn a South Carolina driver about?
- A A South Carolina work-zone sign is generally diamond or rectangular, orange with black letters or symbols, and warns of workers ahead, a reduced speed zone, detours, slow-moving equipment, or a suddenly changing road surface
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says work zone signs are generally diamond-shaped or rectangular-shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert you to work zones ahead and warn you that people are working on or near the roadway. These warnings include workers ahead, a reduced speed zone, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. That warning-list cue is separate from the already-shipped empty-zone-speed regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Orange-work-zone-signs-warn-workers-detours-or-surfaces leftover from the prior extra.
152. How should a South Carolina driver place the vehicle beside workers in a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall adjust lane position to allow space for workers and construction vehicles
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a driver in a work zone should adjust lane position to allow space for workers and construction vehicles. That space-for-crew cue is separate from the already-shipped drums-cones-tubes barrier extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina hug-the-worker-side-if-the-closed-lane-looks-empty courtesy. Adjust-lane-position-for-workers-and-equipment leftover from the prior extra.
153. What spacing and watchfulness does a South Carolina driver need in a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall reduce speed, increase following distance, watch the traffic around the vehicle, and be prepared to stop
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a driver in a work zone should reduce speed, increase following distance, watch the traffic around you, and be prepared to stop. That spacing-and-watch cue is separate from the already-shipped empty-zone-speed regular question that already covers End Road Work and worker-endangerment points. Testers invent leftover South Carolina draft-the-cone-truck-to-save-a-second courtesy. Increase-following-distance-watch-traffic-and-stop leftover from the prior extra.
154. How should a South Carolina driver treat a work zone after dark?
- A A South Carolina driver shall use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night whether workers are present or not
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says use extreme caution when driving through a work zone at night whether workers are present or not. That night-caution cue is separate from the already-shipped empty-zone-speed regular question. Testers invent leftover South Carolina keep-highway-speed-if-no-vest-is-visible-after-dark courtesy. Night-caution-whether-workers-present leftover from the prior extra.
155. What may a South Carolina work zone include besides ordinary roadwork?
- A A South Carolina work zone may involve a lane closure, a detour, and moving equipment
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says a work zone is an area where roadwork takes place and may involve a lane closure, a detour, and moving equipment. That scope cue is separate from the already-shipped orange-sign extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina treat-the-cone-line-as-paint-if-no-crew-is-visible courtesy. Work-zone-may-involve-lane-closure-detour-and-moving-equipment leftover from the prior extra.
156. What should a South Carolina driver watch for when approaching a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall watch for signs, cones, barrels, large vehicles, and workers
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says when approaching a work zone, watch for signs, cones, barrels, large vehicles, and workers. That approach cue is separate from the already-shipped barrier extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina stare-only-at-the-bumper-ahead courtesy. Watch-for-signs-cones-barrels-large-vehicles-and-workers leftover from the prior extra.
157. How should a South Carolina driver plan around work-zone delays?
- A A South Carolina driver shall expect delays, plan for them, and leave earlier to reach the destination
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says expect delays, plan for them, and leave earlier to reach your destination. That timing cue is separate from the already-shipped night-caution extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina leave-at-the-old-clock-time-and-force-the-gap courtesy. Expect-delays-plan-and-leave-earlier leftover from the prior extra.
158. When may a South Carolina driver skip a work zone entirely?
- A A South Carolina driver may use alternate routes and avoid work zones when that option is available
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says when possible, use alternate routes and avoid work zones. That avoid-when-available cue is separate from the already-shipped lane-position extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina cut-the-cone-line-instead-of-taking-the-detour courtesy. Use-alternate-routes-to-avoid-work-zones leftover from the prior extra.
159. How should a South Carolina driver treat construction workers in a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall give construction workers a brake
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says give construction workers a brake. That brake cue is separate from the already-shipped watch-for-signs-cones-barrels extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina keep-highway-speed-if-no-vest-is-visible courtesy. Give-construction-workers-a-brake leftover from the prior extra.
160. What following gap must a South Carolina driver keep in a work zone?
- A A South Carolina driver shall skip tailgating in a work zone
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says do not tailgate in work zones. That gap cue is separate from the already-shipped increase-following-distance-and-be-prepared-to-stop extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina draft-the-bumper-if-the-barrels-look-still courtesy. Do-not-tailgate-in-work-zones leftover from the prior extra.
161. How much lane space must a South Carolina driver leave for a motorcycle?
- A A South Carolina driver shall allow a motorcyclist a full lane width and shall skip sharing that lane
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Do not share the lane. The motorcycle needs space for the motorcyclist to react to other traffic. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone flagger extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina squeeze-beside-the-bike-in-the-same-lane courtesy. Allow-a-motorcyclist-a-full-lane-width-do-not-share-the-lane leftover from the prior extra.
162. Why must a South Carolina driver scan mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles?
- A A South Carolina driver shall remember motorcycles are small and more difficult to see
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says motorcycles are small and therefore more difficult to see. Be aware that motorcycles can be part of the traffic mix. Always check your mirrors and blind spots for them. That hard-to-see cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone flagger extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina scan-only-for-cars-and-roll courtesy. Motorcycles-are-small-and-more-difficult-to-see leftover from the prior extra.
163. Where must a South Carolina driver look before a left turn?
- A A South Carolina driver shall be alert for motorcycles by looking carefully to the front and sides
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says before turning left, be alert for motorcycles by looking carefully to the front and sides of your vehicle. That left-scan cue is separate from the already-shipped motorcycles-are-small-and-more-difficult-to-see extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina scan-only-the-far-lane-and-cut courtesy. Before-turning-left-be-alert-for-motorcycles leftover from the prior extra.
164. What must a South Carolina driver skip assuming when a motorcycle signal flashes?
- A A South Carolina driver shall wait to be sure the rider is going to turn because motorcycle turn signals may fail to self-cancel
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says do not assume a motorcycle is turning when you see its turn signal flashing. Motorcycle turn signals may not self-cancel and the motorcyclist may have forgotten to turn them off. Wait to be sure the rider is going to turn before you proceed. That self-cancel cue is separate from the already-shipped motorcycles-are-small-and-more-difficult-to-see extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina cut-across-the-flashing-bike courtesy. Do-not-assume-a-motorcycle-is-turning-when-turn-signal-flashing leftover from the prior extra.
165. How much following time must a South Carolina driver keep behind a motorcyclist?
- A A South Carolina driver shall allow a minimum 4 second following distance, or more in wet conditions
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says when following a motorcyclist allow for a minimum 4 second following distance or more in wet conditions or you may not have enough time or space to avoid a collision. That gap cue is separate from the already-shipped allow-a-motorcyclist-a-full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina draft-the-bike-if-the-lane-looks-clear courtesy. Minimum-4-second-following-distance-behind-a-motorcyclist leftover from the prior extra.
166. How do scooters and mopeds compare with motorcycles for a South Carolina driver?
- A A South Carolina driver shall keep in mind that scooters and mopeds travel at much slower speeds than motorcycles
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says keep in mind that scooters and mopeds travel at much slower speeds than motorcycles. That slower-class cue is separate from the already-shipped allow-a-motorcyclist-a-full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina treat-a-moped-as-a-full-speed-motorcycle courtesy. Scooters-and-mopeds-travel-at-much-slower-speeds leftover from the prior extra.
167. What rights does a motorcycle rider have beside a South Carolina driver?
- A A South Carolina driver shall treat motorcyclists as having the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. However, it may be more difficult to see them. That rights-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina treat-the-bike-as-a-guest-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Motorcyclists-have-the-same-rights-and-responsibilities-as-other-drivers leftover from the prior extra.
168. Why may a South Carolina motorcycle change speed or lane position suddenly?
- A A South Carolina driver shall expect the rider may suddenly need to change speed or adjust lane position to avoid potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says motorcycle riders may suddenly need to change speed or adjust lane position to avoid hazards such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement, which can be deadly to a motorcyclist. That hazard-cue is separate from the already-shipped four-second-following extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina hold-the-bike-to-a-straight-line-over-the-grate courtesy. Riders-may-suddenly-change-speed-or-lane-position-to-avoid-hazards leftover from the prior extra.
169. Why must a South Carolina driver watch extra hard for a bicycle?
- A A South Carolina driver shall expect bicyclists may not be easily seen in traffic
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says bicyclists may not be easily seen in traffic. You must be alert for bicyclists and be extra careful when approaching them. That see-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina scan-only-for-cars-and-trucks courtesy. Bicyclists-may-not-be-easily-seen-in-traffic leftover from the prior extra.
170. Who must a South Carolina driver yield to at an intersection when a bicycle is there?
- A A South Carolina driver shall yield to bicyclists in intersections as the driver would for pedestrians and other vehicles
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says yield to bicyclists in intersections as you would for pedestrians and other vehicles. That yield-cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot-pass extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina cut-across-if-the-bike-looks-slow courtesy. Yield-to-bicyclists-in-intersections leftover from the prior extra.
171. Why must a South Carolina driver skip a quick slow or stop near a bicycle?
- A A South Carolina driver shall skip slowing or stopping quickly because car brakes are more powerful
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says avoid slowing down or stopping quickly. A motor vehicle's brakes are more powerful than a bicycle's and you could cause a collision. That brake-cue is separate from the already-shipped yield-to-bicyclists-in-intersections extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina slam-the-brakes-if-the-bike-looks-slow courtesy. Skip-a-quick-slow-or-stop-near-a-bicycle-because-car-brakes-are-more-powerful leftover from the prior extra.
172. What child move must a South Carolina driver watch for from a sidewalk?
- A A South Carolina driver shall watch for children on bikes who may come onto the road
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says watch carefully for bicyclists entering your lane. Be especially careful if you see children riding bikes on the sidewalk. They may come onto the road. That entry-cue is separate from the already-shipped hard-to-see extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina ignore-sidewalk-kids courtesy. Watch-for-children-on-sidewalk-bikes-who-may-enter-the-road leftover from the prior extra.
173. When may a South Carolina driver sound the horn close to a bicycle?
- A A South Carolina driver shall skip the horn close to bicyclists unless needed to avoid a crash
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says avoid sounding your horn close to bicyclists unless there is a chance of a collision. Sounding your horn to alert your presence may startle bicyclists and cause them to steer into your path. That horn-cue is separate from the already-shipped animal-drawn extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina tap-the-horn-to-say-hello courtesy. Skip-the-horn-close-to-bicyclists-unless-needed-to-avoid-a-crash leftover from the prior extra.
174. What cue must a South Carolina driver read when a bicycle rider keeps both hands on the bars?
- A A South Carolina driver shall look for a head turn or shoulder check
- B Only if South Carolina flashers are on
- C Only after 9 p.m. on a South Carolina interstate
- D If the South Carolina hydrant is more than 15 feet away
Correct answer: A. The official South Carolina Driver's Manual on dmv.sc.gov says bicyclists may be unable to signal if road or traffic conditions require them to keep both hands on the handlebars. Look for other clues of intent, such as turning the head or looking over the shoulder before changing lane position. That cue is separate from the already-shipped package-on-the-bars extra. Testers invent leftover South Carolina treat-a-quiet-rider-as-holding-a-lane-cue courtesy. Look-for-head-or-shoulder-cues-when-a-bicyclist-cannot-signal leftover from the prior extra.