SC DMV Permit General 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Carolina, a driver under 21 caught with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or higher faces:
- No penalty unless BAC exceeds 0.08%
- License suspension under the zero-tolerance law (Correct answer)
- A warning citation only
- Community service only
Correct 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.
Question 2: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle traveling faster
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At uncontrolled intersections, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 3: How far in advance must you signal before turning or changing lanes in South Carolina?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet (Correct answer)
- 150 feet
- 200 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
South Carolina requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes.
Question 4: What should you do if you miss your exit on an interstate highway?
- Back up on the shoulder to reach the exit
- Make a U-turn at the median opening
- Continue to the next exit and turn around (Correct answer)
- Cross the gore area to exit
Correct 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.
Question 5: What does it mean when you see pavement markings with diagonal yellow lines between lanes?
- A passing zone
- A two-way left-turn lane (Correct answer)
- A no-passing buffer zone
- A bicycle lane
Correct 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.
Question 6: Driving while using a handheld cell phone (not hands-free) in a school zone in South Carolina:
- Is legal if driving under 25 mph
- Is prohibited and subject to a fine (Correct answer)
- Is legal with a hands-free earpiece
- Is only restricted for drivers under 18
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the primary danger of driving in a truck's blind spot (also called the 'No-Zone')?
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- The truck driver cannot see your vehicle (Correct answer)
- Your vehicle's GPS loses signal
- Reduced braking distance for your vehicle
Correct 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.
SC DMV Permit General 4
In South Carolina, a driver under 21 caught with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02% or higher faces: