SC DMV Permit Speed Limits and Right of Way 2

Question 1

What is the speed limit in a South Carolina school zone when children are present?

Accepted Answer

20 mph

Answer

South Carolina school zones have a speed limit of 20 mph when the school zone is active and children are present.

Question 2

Who has the right of way when a driver is turning left at a green light in SC?

Accepted Answer

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians

Answer

When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing the turn.

Question 3

What is the maximum speed limit in a South Carolina alley?

Accepted Answer

10 mph

Answer

South Carolina law sets the maximum speed limit in an alley at 10 mph unless otherwise posted.

Question 4

When entering a highway from a private driveway in SC, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already on the highway

Answer

Drivers entering a public road from a private driveway or alley must yield to all vehicles and pedestrians already on that road.

Question 5

On a two-lane road in SC, what must you do when a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights?

Accepted Answer

Stop before reaching the bus and wait

Answer

SC law requires all vehicles on a two-lane road to stop before reaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights.

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