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Vehicle Insurance Requirements Flashcards

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  1. When are you required to provide proof of insurance to a law enforcement officer in South Carolina?

    Answer: Whenever an officer requests it during a traffic stop or crash investigation

    South Carolina law requires drivers to present proof of insurance whenever requested by law enforcement, whether at a routine traffic stop or after an accident.

  2. What does underinsured motorist coverage protect you from?

    Answer: Cases where the at-fault driver's coverage is too low to fully pay your damages

    Underinsured motorist coverage pays the difference when the at-fault driver has insurance but their policy limits are not enough to cover all of your losses.

  3. Under South Carolina law, how long must vehicle owners maintain continuous insurance coverage?

    Answer: Continuously, for as long as the vehicle is registered in the state

    South Carolina requires continuous insurance coverage for any vehicle that is registered in the state, regardless of whether it is being driven.

  4. What information is typically included on an auto insurance identification card?

    Answer: Policy number, coverage effective dates, and vehicle information

    An insurance ID card shows your policy number, the insured vehicle's details (VIN/make/model), and the dates your coverage is active so officers can verify it quickly.

  5. If you are in a crash with an uninsured driver in South Carolina, which coverage helps pay for your injuries?

    Answer: Uninsured motorist coverage

    Uninsured motorist coverage steps in to pay for your bodily injuries and property damage when the at-fault driver has no insurance policy.

  6. What type of damage does collision insurance cover?

    Answer: Damage to your own vehicle resulting from a collision with another car or object

    Collision coverage pays to repair or replace your own vehicle when it is damaged in a collision with another vehicle or a stationary object, regardless of fault.

  7. In South Carolina, what is the minimum required uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage per accident?

    Answer: $50,000

    The uninsured motorist bodily injury per-accident minimum in South Carolina is $50,000, matching the state's standard liability per-accident limit.