Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

What is the SC Move Over Law?

Answer: Drivers must move over a lane or slow down for stopped emergency and service vehicles

The SC Move Over Law requires drivers to vacate the lane nearest a stopped emergency, law enforcement, or utility vehicle, or slow down significantly if a lane change isn't safe.

What should you do when your brakes fail while driving in South Carolina?

Answer: Downshift, use the emergency brake gently, and find a safe place to stop

Engine braking by downshifting, cautiously applying the parking brake, and steering to a safe stop are the recommended actions for brake failure.

When is it appropriate to use your horn in South Carolina?

Answer: To warn others of danger or your presence

The horn is a safety device meant to alert others to danger or your presence; using it for courtesy or frustration is improper and may be illegal.

What is the correct procedure for merging onto a South Carolina highway from an on-ramp?

Answer: Accelerate to match highway speed and merge into a gap in traffic

Use the on-ramp to accelerate to highway speed, signal, and merge smoothly into a safe gap without stopping on the ramp.

What should a driver do immediately after a crash in South Carolina?

Answer: Stop, check for injuries, call 911, and exchange information

SC law requires drivers involved in a crash to stop, render aid, call emergency services, and exchange license and insurance information.

What is the safest action to take when a traffic light is not working at an intersection in South Carolina?

Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

When traffic signals are out, SC law treats the intersection as a four-way stop — every driver must stop and yield appropriately.