SC DMV Traffic Laws and Road Rules 2

Question 1

In South Carolina, you must use your headlights when visibility is less than how many feet?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

SC law requires headlights when you cannot see persons or vehicles for at least 500 feet ahead.

Question 2

How many car lengths should you maintain for every 10 mph of speed as a general following distance rule?

Accepted Answer

One car length per 10 mph

Answer

The basic rule is one car length (about 20 feet) of following distance for every 10 mph you are traveling.

Question 3

In SC, when may you pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn

Answer

Passing on the right is permitted in SC only when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to do so safely.

Question 4

What must a South Carolina driver do before changing lanes on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Signal and check mirrors and blind spots

Answer

A safe lane change requires activating your turn signal and checking both mirrors and blind spots before moving.

Question 5

In South Carolina, a U-turn is prohibited in which of the following locations?

Accepted Answer

On a curve or near a hill crest

Answer

U-turns are illegal anywhere visibility is limited, including curves and hill crests where oncoming traffic cannot be seen.

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