SC DMV Traffic Laws and Road Rules 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Carolina, what is the basic speed limit in a residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
- 20 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
South Carolina law sets the default speed limit in residential districts at 25 mph unless signs indicate otherwise.
Question 2: When must a driver yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in South Carolina?
- At all marked crosswalks (Correct answer)
- Only at signalized intersections
- Only when a crossing guard is present
- Only on divided highways
Correct answer: At all marked crosswalks
SC law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians at all marked crosswalks, whether or not they are controlled by traffic signals.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in South Carolina?
- Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop and wait for green
- Yield to cross traffic only
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light is treated the same as a stop sign — come to a complete stop and go only when it is safe.
Question 4: In SC, how close to a fire hydrant may you legally park?
- Within 15 feet (Correct answer)
- Within 10 feet
- Within 20 feet
- Within 5 feet
Correct answer: Within 15 feet
South Carolina prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 5: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle on the left
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle moving faster
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection where vehicles arrive simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right.
Question 6: What is the maximum speed limit on South Carolina interstate highways unless otherwise posted?
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
- 75 mph
- 60 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
South Carolina's maximum speed limit on most interstate highways is 70 mph for passenger vehicles.
SC DMV Traffic Laws and Road Rules 1
In South Carolina, what is the basic speed limit in a residential district unless otherwise posted?