South Carolina DMV Practice Test

Question 1

You are in a work zone and encounter a worker in the road giving you confusing or conflicting signals. You should:

Accepted Answer

Stop your vehicle safely and ask for clarification if possible; when in doubt, stop

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Follow the permanent road signs which override workers

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Proceed at reduced speed since workers are legally liable

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Use your judgment to proceed when you believe it is safe

Question 2

In South Carolina, what are the minimum penalties for a first DUI conviction (BAC 0.08% or higher)?

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48 hours jail or 48 hours community service, $400–$1,000 fine, 6-month license suspension

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5 days mandatory jail, $1,000 fine, 1-year suspension

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24 hours jail, $200 fine, 30-day suspension

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No mandatory jail — fine and probation only for a first offense

Question 3

When approaching an intersection with a yellow light, you should:

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Stop before the intersection if you can safely do so — only continue if stopping would be unsafe

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Accelerate to clear the intersection before red

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Proceed at normal speed — yellow means slow down, not stop

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Flash your hazard lights and proceed at half speed

Question 4

What is a 'protected left turn' vs. a 'permissive left turn'?

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Protected means a green arrow with oncoming traffic stopped; permissive means turning on a green ball while yielding to oncoming traffic

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Protected requires a permit; permissive does not

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Protected is for commercial vehicles; permissive is for passenger cars

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Protected applies on highways; permissive at city intersections

Question 5

Two vehicles reach this uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Who must yield?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right

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Whoever honks first goes

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The faster vehicle goes first

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The larger vehicle goes first

Question 6

In South Carolina, when entering a roundabout, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout

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The vehicle approaching from the right

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Entering vehicles — they have priority to prevent backups

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Whoever enters at a higher speed controls the roundabout

Question 7

In South Carolina, a DUI that results in death (felony DUI causing death) can carry a prison sentence of:

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Up to 25 years in prison

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Up to 5 years in prison

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Up to 10 years in prison

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Only 2 years — the same as standard felony DUI

Question 8

How should you park a manual transmission (stick shift) vehicle to prevent it from rolling?

Accepted Answer

Park on a flat surface and leave it in gear (first gear for uphill, reverse for downhill) in addition to applying the parking brake - the engaged gear provides additional security against rolling

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Leave it in neutral with the parking brake on

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Leave it in neutral - the parking brake is sufficient

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Only engage a gear if the road slope is over 10%

Question 9

An 'SR-22' form is:

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A certificate of financial responsibility that proves you have minimum required insurance — required after DUI, serious violations, or license reinstatement

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A standard vehicle registration form

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A form requesting a driver's record review

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A vehicle inspection certificate

Question 10

In South Carolina, texting while driving is:

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A primary offense — an officer may stop you solely for texting; first offense fine is $25

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Legal if done at a red light or stop sign

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A secondary offense — can only be cited alongside another violation

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Only banned for commercial drivers and drivers under 18

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