SC DMV Permit General 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Carolina, a BAC of ______ or higher is considered legally impaired for drivers 21 and older.
- 0.02%
- 0.06%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.08%
A BAC of 0.08% or higher is the legal limit for DUI in South Carolina for drivers 21 and older.
Question 2: When driving at night, you should dim your high beams within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?
- 100 feet
- 250 feet
- 500 feet (Correct answer)
- 1,000 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
South Carolina law requires switching to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.
Question 3: A pennant-shaped sign with the words 'No Passing Zone' means:
- You may pass if the road is clear
- Passing is prohibited in that area (Correct answer)
- The road narrows ahead
- Only motorcycles may pass here
Correct 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.
Question 4: If a pedestrian is crossing at a marked crosswalk, drivers must:
- Honk to alert the pedestrian and proceed
- Stop and remain stopped until the pedestrian clears the lane (Correct answer)
- Slow to 15 mph and continue
- Yield only if the pedestrian is in the driver's lane
Correct 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.
Question 5: In South Carolina, what is the speed limit in a school zone when children are present unless otherwise posted?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
Correct 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.
Question 6: Which action is legal when a school bus with flashing red lights is stopped on a divided highway with a raised median?
- Stop on both sides until the lights stop flashing
- Stop only if you are behind the bus
- Drivers on the opposite side of the divided median may proceed (Correct answer)
- Pass the bus at 15 mph or less
Correct 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.
Question 7: What is the correct action when your vehicle's accelerator becomes stuck while driving?
- Pump the brakes rapidly and sound the horn
- Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, and steer safely off the road (Correct answer)
- Turn off the ignition immediately while steering
- Open the door and drag your foot to slow down
Correct 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.
SC DMV Permit General 5
In South Carolina, a BAC of ______ or higher is considered legally impaired for drivers 21 and older.