Question 1

Maximum speed limit on interstate highways

Accepted Answer

70 mph

Question 2

Minimum speed limit on interstate highways

Accepted Answer

45 mph

Question 3

Maximum speed limit in urban areas

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Question 4

Maximum speed limit in rural areas

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Question 5

Maximum speed limit in school zones

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Question 6

Solid yellow line on the roadway

Accepted Answer

No passing allowed

Question 7

Broken yellow line on the roadway

Accepted Answer

Passing allowed with caution

Question 8

Solid white line on the roadway

Accepted Answer

Lane separation or edge of the road

Question 9

Broken white line on the roadway

Accepted Answer

Traffic lanes moving in the same direction

Question 10

Yield sign

Accepted Answer

Yield to the right-of-way

Question 11

Stop sign

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop

Question 12

Roundabout

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic inside the roundabout

Question 13

Red traffic light

Accepted Answer

Stop, no turning allowed

Question 14

Green traffic light

Accepted Answer

Proceed if the intersection is clear

Question 15

Yellow traffic light

Accepted Answer

Prepare to stop if safe to do so

Question 16

Flashing red traffic light

Accepted Answer

Treat as a stop sign

Question 17

Flashing yellow traffic light

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Question 18

Solid red arrow traffic light

Accepted Answer

Stop, no turning allowed

Question 19

Green arrow traffic light

Accepted Answer

Proceed in the direction of the arrow

Question 20

Solid yellow arrow traffic light

Accepted Answer

Prepare to stop if safe to do so

Question 21

Crosswalk

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians have the right-of-way

Question 22

Pedestrian signal

Accepted Answer

Follow the pedestrian's signal

Question 23

School bus with flashing red lights

Accepted Answer

Stop, do not pass

Question 24

Shared center turn lane

Accepted Answer

Used for making left turns

Question 25

HOV lane

Accepted Answer

High-occupancy vehicle lane

Question 26

Right turn on red

Accepted Answer

Permitted after a complete stop, unless prohibited

Question 27

U-turn

Accepted Answer

Only allowed where permitted

Question 28

No parking sign

Accepted Answer

No parking at any time

Question 29

Handicap parking

Accepted Answer

Reserved for vehicles with a disability permit

Question 30

DUI

Accepted Answer

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Question 31

BAC

Accepted Answer

Blood alcohol concentration

Question 32

Yield to emergency vehicles

Accepted Answer

Move out of the way and stop if necessary

Question 33

Work zone

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and follow instructions from flaggers

Question 34

Railroad crossing

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield to trains

Question 35

Share the road

Accepted Answer

Be aware of and yield to other road users

Question 36

Hydroplaning

Accepted Answer

Loss of traction on wet roads

Question 37

Tire blowout

Accepted Answer

Maintain control and gradually slow down

Question 38

Highway hypnosis

Accepted Answer

State of drowsiness or inattention while driving long distances

Question 39

Tailgating

Accepted Answer

Following another vehicle too closely

Question 40

Right-of-way

Accepted Answer

The legal right to proceed before other vehicles

Question 41

Four-way stop

Accepted Answer

Yield to the vehicle on the right if arriving at the same time

Question 42

No passing zone

Accepted Answer

Passing is prohibited

Question 43

Fog lights

Accepted Answer

Use in foggy conditions or when visibility is reduced

Question 44

Headlights

Accepted Answer

Use when visibility is reduced, such as at night or during rain

Question 45

Blind spots

Accepted Answer

Areas around the vehicle that are not visible in the mirrors

Question 46

Seat belts

Accepted Answer

Must be worn by all occupants of the vehicle

Question 47

Child restraint system

Accepted Answer

Required for children under a certain age and size

Question 48

Texting while driving

Accepted Answer

Prohibited, considered distracted driving

Question 49

Work zone speed limit

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed as indicated by signs

Question 50

Traffic control officer

Accepted Answer

Follow their directions over traffic signals

Question 51

Road rage

Accepted Answer

Aggressive or violent behavior by a driver

Question 52

Unmarked crosswalk

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians still have the right-of-way

Question 53

Carpool lane

Accepted Answer

Reserved for vehicles with multiple occupants

Question 54

Overpass

Accepted Answer

Bridge over a roadway

South Carolina Driver's Permit Test Flashcards