South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 2: 12 Questions

Mini Test 2 has 12 multiple-choice questions on South Carolina driving rules, including flashing red signal, solid white edge line, left turn yield and broken yellow centerline. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What does a flashing red traffic signal require a driver to do?

    • A. Come to a complete stop before proceeding
    • B. Slow down and continue
    • C. Yield only
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    A. Come to a complete stop before proceeding

    A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign and requires a full stop.

  2. What does a solid white edge line along the road indicate?

    • A. A no-passing zone
    • B. Opposing traffic
    • C. The outer edge of the roadway
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    C. The outer edge of the roadway

    Solid white edge lines mark the boundary of the roadway.

  3. When turning left at an intersection, a driver must yield to:

    • A. Pedestrians only
    • B. Oncoming traffic
    • C. Vehicles behind
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    B. Oncoming traffic

    Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles.

  4. What does a broken yellow center line mean?

    • A. Passing is prohibited
    • B. Passing only at night
    • C. Passing is allowed when safe
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    C. Passing is allowed when safe

    Broken yellow lines permit passing when conditions allow.

  5. What should a driver do when following a large truck?

    • A. Pass immediately
    • B. Allow extra following distance
    • C. Follow closely
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    B. Allow extra following distance

    Large trucks need more stopping distance.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What does a flashing red traffic signal require a driver to do?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop before proceeding

    Why: A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign and requires a full stop.

  2. Q2. What does a solid white edge line along the road indicate?

    Correct answer: The outer edge of the roadway

    Why: Solid white edge lines mark the boundary of the roadway.

  3. Q3. When turning left at an intersection, a driver must yield to:

    Correct answer: Oncoming traffic

    Why: Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles.

  4. Q4. What does a broken yellow center line mean?

    Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when conditions allow.

  5. Q5. What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing without signals?

    Correct answer: Look, listen, and be prepared to stop

    Why: Drivers must check for trains and stop if necessary.

  6. Q6. What does a pentagon-shaped sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A school zone or school crossing

    Why: Pentagon-shaped signs warn drivers of school areas.

  7. Q7. What is required when traffic signals are not working?

    Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

    Why: Non-working signals must be treated as four-way stops.

  8. Q8. What should a driver do when driving in fog?

    Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights

    Why: Low-beam headlights reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.

  9. Q9. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: A traffic law or regulation

    Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.

  10. Q10. What should a driver do when following a large truck?

    Correct answer: Allow extra following distance

    Why: Large trucks need more stopping distance.

  11. Q11. What does a yellow warning sign generally indicate?

    Correct answer: A possible hazard ahead

    Why: Yellow warning signs alert drivers to hazards.

  12. Q12. What should a driver do before entering an intersection on a green light?

    Correct answer: Make sure the intersection is clear

    Why: Drivers must ensure the intersection is clear before proceeding.

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