South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on South Carolina driving rules, including entering public from private road, SC roundabout entry, hydroplaning response and hill with limited visibility. 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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What Practice Test 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Entering Public from Private Road
- SC Roundabout Entry
- Hydroplaning Response
- Hill with Limited Visibility
- Solid Yellow Line
- Broken Yellow Line
- Red X Lane Control
- School Zone Requirements
- Night Driving
- Disabled Vehicle on Road
- Narrow Bridge Approach
- Slippery Road Warning
- Motorcycle Following
- Animal on Roadway
- Following Distance
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What must a driver do when entering a public road from a private road?
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C. Yield to all traffic
Drivers entering from private roads must yield to traffic on the public road.
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What should a driver do when entering a roundabout?
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B. Yield to traffic already in the circle
Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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What should a driver do if the vehicle begins to hydroplane?
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A. Ease off the accelerator
Easing off the accelerator helps regain traction.
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What should a driver do when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
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C. Reduce speed
Reduced speed allows more reaction time.
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What does a solid yellow line mean?
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A. Passing is not allowed
Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a solid white edge line mark on a roadway?
Correct answer: The outer edge of the roadway
Why: Solid white edge lines mark the outer boundary of the roadway.
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Q2. When approaching a stop sign, where must a driver stop if there is a stop line?
Correct answer: At the stop line
Why: Drivers must stop at the stop line when one is present.
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Q3. What does a diamond-shaped warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: A possible hazard ahead
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or conditions ahead.
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Q4. What must a driver do when entering a public road from a private road?
Correct answer: Yield to all traffic
Why: Drivers entering from private roads must yield to traffic on the public road.
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Q5. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the center line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is prohibited.
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Q6. What should a driver do when a traffic signal turns steady yellow?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow signal warns that the light will soon turn red.
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Q7. What does a school zone sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Slow down and watch for children
Why: School zone signs require drivers to reduce speed and use caution.
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Q8. When following another vehicle, what is the minimum recommended following distance in good conditions?
Correct answer: At least four seconds
Why: South Carolina’s driver manual says to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
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Q9. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes are permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q10. What must a driver do when a train is approaching a railroad crossing?
Correct answer: Stop and wait for the train to pass
Why: Drivers must stop and wait when a train is approaching.
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Q11. What does a rectangular white sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: A traffic law or regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q12. What should a driver do when approaching a curve with an advisory speed sign?
Correct answer: Slow to the advisory speed
Why: Advisory speeds indicate a safe speed for the curve.
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Q13. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: A protected movement in the arrow direction
Why: A green arrow allows movement without yielding.
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Q14. When are school zone speed limits enforced?
Correct answer: During posted days and times
Why: School zone limits apply during the times shown on the sign.
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Q15. What should a driver do when visibility is reduced by fog?
Correct answer: Use low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams improve visibility in fog.
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Q16. What does a double solid white line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes are not allowed
Why: Double solid white lines prohibit lane changes.
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Q17. What is required before making a right turn on a red signal?
Correct answer: Stop and yield to traffic
Why: Drivers must stop and yield before turning right on red unless prohibited.
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Q18. What should a driver do when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Move over or slow down
Why: Drivers must move over or slow down to protect emergency workers.
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Q19. What does a yellow center line separate?
Correct answer: Traffic moving in opposite directions
Why: Yellow center lines separate opposing traffic flows.
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Q20. What should a driver do before backing a vehicle?
Correct answer: Check behind the vehicle
Why: Drivers must look behind before backing.
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Q21. What does a no-passing zone sign mean?
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited
Why: No-passing zone signs prohibit overtaking.
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Q22. What should a driver do when approaching a narrow bridge?
Correct answer: Slow down and stay in lane
Why: Narrow bridges require reduced speed and caution.
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Q23. What does a warning sign showing a truck on a hill indicate?
Correct answer: A steep grade ahead
Why: Hill warning signs alert drivers to steep grades.
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Q24. 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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Q25. What does a guide sign provide?
Correct answer: Directions and destination information
Why: Guide signs help drivers navigate.
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Q26. What is the safest response if brakes fail?
Correct answer: Downshift and use the parking brake
Why: Downshifting and controlled braking help slow the vehicle.
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Q27. What does a flashing yellow arrow signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution in the arrow direction
Why: Flashing yellow arrows warn drivers to yield and proceed carefully.
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Q28. What must a driver do when approaching a pedestrian using a white cane?
Correct answer: Stop and yield the right-of-way
Why: Drivers must stop for pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired.
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Q29. What does a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is allowed when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when safe.
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Q30. What should a driver do when entering a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q31. What does a school crossing sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Children may be present
Why: School crossing signs warn of children near the roadway.
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Q32. What should a driver do when driving at night?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and watch for hazards
Why: Night driving reduces visibility and requires caution.
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Q33. What does a red X lane control signal indicate?
Correct answer: The lane is closed
Why: A red X means the lane must not be used.
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Q34. What should a driver do when approaching a hill with limited visibility?
Correct answer: Reduce speed
Why: Reduced speed allows more reaction time.
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Q35. What does a regulatory sign tell drivers?
Correct answer: What they must or must not do
Why: Regulatory signs state traffic laws and rules.
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Q36. What should a driver do if the vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator
Why: Easing off the accelerator helps regain traction.
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Q37. What does a white stop line at an intersection indicate?
Correct answer: Where vehicles must stop
Why: Stop lines show the correct stopping point.
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Q38. What should a driver do when following a large truck?
Correct answer: Allow extra following distance
Why: Large trucks require more stopping distance.
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Q39. What does a warning sign with a curved arrow indicate?
Correct answer: A curve ahead
Why: Curve warning signs alert drivers to roadway curves.
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Q40. 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 with flashing red lights.
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Q41. What does a solid yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing is not allowed
Why: Solid yellow lines prohibit passing.
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Q42. What should a driver do at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right.
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Q43. What does a slippery road warning sign indicate?
Correct answer: The road may be slippery when wet
Why: Slippery road signs warn of reduced traction.
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Q44. What should a driver do if a vehicle becomes disabled on the roadway?
Correct answer: Move off the roadway if possible
Why: Moving off the roadway improves safety.
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Q45. What does a green circular traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Permitted movement
Why: Green circular signals allow traffic to proceed.
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Q46. What must a driver do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must ensure lane changes can be made safely.
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Q47. What does a railroad crossbuck sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Yield to trains
Why: Crossbuck signs require drivers to yield to trains.
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Q48. What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?
Correct answer: Increase following distance
Why: Extra space helps compensate for reduced traction.
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Q49. What does a yellow warning sign generally indicate?
Correct answer: A possible hazard ahead
Why: Yellow warning signs alert drivers to hazards.
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Q50. What must a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop completely
Why: Flashing red lights at railroad crossings require a complete stop.