General Flashcards
7 cards from real SC DMV PERMIT practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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In South Carolina, a BAC of ______ or higher is considered legally impaired for drivers 21 and older.
Answer: 0.08%
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is the legal limit for DUI in South Carolina for drivers 21 and older.
When driving at night, you should dim your high beams within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
Answer: 500 feet
South Carolina law requires switching to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.
A pennant-shaped sign with the words 'No Passing Zone' means:
Answer: Passing is prohibited in that area
The pennant-shaped yellow sign marks the beginning of a no-passing zone where overtaking other vehicles is illegal.
If a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk, drivers must:
Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian clears the lane
Drivers must stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has completely cleared the driver's lane of travel.
In South Carolina, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 25 mph
The default school zone speed limit in South Carolina when children are present is 25 mph unless a lower limit is posted.
Which action is legal when a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a divided highway with a raised median?
Answer: Drivers on the opposite side of the divided median may proceed
On a divided highway with a raised median, only traffic traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop; oncoming traffic on the other side may proceed.
What is the correct action when your vehicle's accelerator becomes stuck while driving?
Answer: Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and steer safely off the road
Shift into neutral to cut power to the wheels, apply steady brake pressure, and steer to a safe stop off the roadway.