SC DMV Permit 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, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?
Answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways in South Carolina is 70 mph.
A driver approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on a two-lane road must:
Answer: Stop at least 20 feet away
Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights.
What is the primary purpose of anti-lock brakes (ABS)?
Answer: To prevent wheels from locking so steering control is maintained
ABS prevents the wheels from locking during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.
In SC, when must a driver yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
Answer: At all crosswalks, marked or unmarked
South Carolina law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.
When entering a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
Answer: Yield to highway traffic and match their speed
Use the on-ramp to accelerate and match highway speed, then yield to existing traffic before merging.
What does a red X signal above a highway lane mean?
Answer: This lane is closed — do not use it
A red X over a lane means the lane is closed and you must not drive in it.
If you miss your exit on an interstate, you should:
Answer: Continue to the next exit and return
If you miss an exit, continue to the next exit — never back up or cross the median on an interstate.