General Flashcards

In South Carolina, a driver under 21 caught with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or higher faces:

Answer: License suspension under the zero-tolerance law

SC's zero-tolerance law suspends the license of any driver under 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or higher.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?

Answer: The vehicle on the right

At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.

How far in advance must you signal before turning or changing lanes in South Carolina?

Answer: 100 feet

South Carolina requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.

What should you do if you miss your exit on an interstate highway?

Answer: Continue to the next exit and turn around

If you miss an exit, continue safely to the next exit and find a legal place to turn around.

What does it mean when you see pavement markings with diagonal yellow lines between lanes?

Answer: A two-way left-turn lane

Diagonal yellow lines between lanes mark a two-way left-turn lane where drivers from both directions may turn left.

Driving while using a handheld cell phone (not hands-free) in a school zone in South Carolina:

Answer: Is prohibited and subject to a fine

Using a handheld mobile device in a school zone is prohibited in South Carolina and carries a fine.

What is the primary danger of driving in a truck's blind spot (also called the 'No-Zone')?

Answer: The truck driver cannot see your vehicle

In a truck's No-Zone, the truck driver has no visibility of your vehicle, making a collision far more likely.