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  1. Under South Carolina's implied consent law, refusing a breath or blood test after a DUI arrest will result in:

    Answer: Automatic license suspension

    Refusing a chemical test in SC results in automatic license suspension under the state's implied consent law.

  2. What is the minimum following distance recommended in most conditions?

    Answer: 3-second rule

    A 3-second following distance is the minimum recommended under normal driving conditions.

  3. When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, you must:

    Answer: Slow down, look both ways, and be prepared to stop

    At uncontrolled crossings, slow down, look both ways for trains, and be ready to stop if a train is approaching.

  4. Which of the following is true about driving in a work zone in South Carolina?

    Answer: Fines for violations are doubled

    In South Carolina work zones, fines for traffic violations are doubled to protect workers and drivers.

  5. A solid white line on the road separating lanes means:

    Answer: Lane changes should be avoided in that area

    A solid white line indicates you should not change lanes, as it marks areas where lane changes are discouraged or dangerous.

  6. When parallel parking, your wheels must be no more than how far from the curb?

    Answer: 6 inches

    South Carolina law requires that parallel-parked vehicles be within 6 inches of the curb.

  7. What is the purpose of a gore area (the painted triangular area at highway on-ramps and off-ramps)?

    Answer: An area where driving is prohibited

    Gore areas are painted no-drive zones that separate merging and diverging traffic — driving through them is illegal.