Vehicle Equipment and Lighting Flashcards

In South Carolina, children under what age must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat?

Answer: 8 years old

SC law requires children under 8 years old to be properly secured in a child safety seat or booster seat appropriate for their size and weight.

In South Carolina, seat belts are required for which vehicle occupants?

Answer: All occupants in the vehicle

SC's primary seat belt law requires all vehicle occupants, regardless of seating position, to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt.

How far in advance must you signal before making a turn in South Carolina?

Answer: At least 100 feet

SC law requires drivers to activate their turn signal at least 100 feet before turning to give other road users adequate warning.

In South Carolina, when must a vehicle's brake lights illuminate?

Answer: When the brake pedal is pressed

Brake lights must illuminate whenever the brake pedal is pressed, alerting following drivers that you are slowing down or stopping.

What must a vehicle's exhaust and muffler system do under South Carolina law?

Answer: Prevent excessive noise and route exhaust fumes away from the passenger compartment

SC law requires a properly functioning exhaust system that prevents excessive noise and keeps harmful fumes from entering the vehicle's passenger compartment.

In South Carolina, which required rear lighting activates specifically when you slow down or stop?

Answer: Red brake lights

SC law requires all vehicles to have working red brake lights that activate when the driver applies the brakes, warning drivers behind you.

In South Carolina, rearview and side mirrors must provide the driver with a clear view of how far behind the vehicle?

Answer: At least 200 feet

SC law requires mirrors that give the driver an unobstructed view of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle for safe lane changes and merging.