SC DMV PERMIT Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield SC DMV PERMIT facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. It's not appropriate for you to honk. → to signal a friend.
2. Which of the following actions is legal when a school bus has stopped and is displaying flashing red lights on a divided highway with a median? → Drivers on the opposite side of the median may proceed
3. In South Carolina, pedestrians must use sidewalks when available and walk: → On the left side, facing traffic
4. In South Carolina, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present unless otherwise posted? → 25 mph
5. When leaving your parked vehicle in SC, you should: → Set the parking brake and remove the key
6. What should you do when you see a flashing red traffic signal? → Stop completely, then proceed when safe
7. Signs with orange backgrounds and black text or symbols offer → specific information and directions to drivers in work zones.
8. Under South Carolina's implied consent law, refusing a breath or blood test after a DUI arrest will result in: → Automatic license suspension
9. When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time in SC, who goes first? → The vehicle to the right
10. When driving in a roundabout, drivers must yield to: → Traffic already in the roundabout
11. In SC, how far before making a turn must you signal? → 100 feet
12. What is the maximum speed limit in a South Carolina alley? → 10 mph
13. What does a solid white line on the road indicate? → Lane changes are discouraged or prohibited
14. Marijuana use before driving in SC is: → Illegal and impairs driving ability
15. What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign indicate? → School zone ahead
16. What does an orange sign in a construction zone indicate? → Work zone warning or regulation
17. On SC roads, cyclists are permitted to: → Use the full lane on roads without a bike lane
18. What is the legal requirement for a vehicle's steering system in South Carolina? → Steering must allow the vehicle to be safely controlled
19. Give way to other vehicles while they are passing you on the left so they can do so safely. → do not increase your speed.
20. What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean in SC? → Proceed with caution
21. Which of the following is NOT a condition requiring headlights to be used in South Carolina? → In a construction zone
22. How far from a railroad crossing must you NOT park in SC? → 50 feet
23. A yellow diamond-shaped sign with a truck symbol on a hill means: → Steep downgrade ahead
24. What does it mean when you see pavement markings with diagonal yellow lines between lanes? → A two-way left-turn lane
25. What does a blue rectangular sign indicate on SC highways? → Services available
26. How far in advance must you signal before making a turn in South Carolina? → At least 100 feet
27. What is the recommended following distance in normal conditions in South Carolina? → 3 seconds
28. When passing a bicycle on an SC road, how much space must you give? → 3 feet
29. What is the consequence of a second DUI conviction in South Carolina? → Increased fines and mandatory jail time of at least 5 days
30. In South Carolina, what is the lookout period for points on a driving record? → 2 years