SC DMV Permit General 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Carolina, what is the maximum speed limit on most interstate highways?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 55 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
South Carolina's maximum speed limit on most interstate highways is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 2: When must you use your headlights in South Carolina?
- Only after midnight
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
- Only during rain
- Whenever you are on the highway
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet
SC law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and anytime visibility is less than 500 feet.
Question 3: What should you do when you see a flashing red traffic signal?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Treat it as a yield sign
- Stop and wait for it to turn green
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light means come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Question 4: In South Carolina, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
- 25 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
You must park no closer than 15 feet from a fire hydrant in South Carolina.
Question 5: When driving in a roundabout, drivers must yield to:
- Vehicles entering the roundabout
- Traffic already in the roundabout (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the right
- Emergency vehicles only
Correct answer: Traffic already in the roundabout
Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating inside it.
Question 6: If your vehicle starts to skid, you should:
- Brake hard and turn sharply
- Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to regain traction
- Shift to a lower gear immediately
Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go and gradually ease off the accelerator to regain control.
Question 7: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign typically indicate?
- A regulatory order you must obey
- A warning of a potential hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- A guide to nearby services
- A school zone boundary
Correct answer: A warning of a potential hazard ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions ahead.
SC DMV Permit General 2
In South Carolina, what is the maximum speed limit on most interstate highways?