South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 4: 12 Questions

Mini Test 4 has 12 multiple-choice questions on South Carolina driving rules, including flashing red signal, solid white between lanes, uncontrolled intersection and yellow diamond warning sign. 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 to other vehicles
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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 line between traffic lanes indicate?

    • A. Traffic moves in opposite directions
    • B. Passing is required
    • C. Lane changes are discouraged
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    C. Lane changes are discouraged

    Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver must:

    • A. Proceed without caution
    • B. Yield to vehicles on the right
    • C. Yield to vehicles on the left
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    B. Yield to vehicles on the right

    Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

  4. What must a driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

    • A. Pass carefully
    • B. Stop until the lights stop flashing
    • C. Slow down only
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    B. Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.

  5. What should a driver do before backing a vehicle?

    • A. Rely only on mirrors
    • B. Accelerate
    • C. Check behind the vehicle
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    C. Check behind the vehicle

    Drivers must look behind and make sure it is safe before backing.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 4, 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 line between traffic lanes indicate?

    Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

    Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.

  3. Q3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver must:

    Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on the right

    Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

  4. Q4. What does a yellow diamond-shaped warning sign indicate?

    Correct answer: A possible hazard ahead

    Why: Yellow diamond signs warn drivers of hazards or road conditions.

  5. Q5. What must a driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?

    Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.

  6. Q6. What does a broken yellow center line mean?

    Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when conditions allow.

  7. Q7. What should a driver do before backing a vehicle?

    Correct answer: Check behind the vehicle

    Why: Drivers must look behind and make sure it is safe before backing.

  8. Q8. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?

    Correct answer: A traffic law or regulation

    Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.

  9. Q9. What should a driver do when visibility is reduced by fog?

    Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights

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

  10. Q10. What does a double solid yellow line indicate?

    Correct answer: No passing in either direction

    Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing for all traffic.

  11. Q11. What must a driver do at a stop sign?

    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

    Why: Stop signs require drivers to make a full stop.

  12. Q12. What should a driver do before changing lanes?

    Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots

    Why: Drivers must make sure a lane change can be made safely.

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