South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   When is it right to use your horn?

   • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
   • BTo greet friends as you drive by
   • CTo show you are angry
   • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
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   Answer: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

   Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStop here
   • BThe road ends ahead
   • CA traffic signal is ahead
   • DA STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop
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   Answer: D. A STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop

   This sign warns of a STOP sign that may be hard to see. Slow down and get ready to stop.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
   • BNo turns are allowed at any time
   • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
   • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
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   Answer: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

   In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

4. Question 4 of 25

   On a freeway with two or more lanes going your way, what is the left lane mainly for?

   • AStopping in an emergency
   • BPassing
   • CSlow vehicles
   • DTrucks only
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   Answer: B. Passing

   Keep right except to pass. If many vehicles pass you on the right, move right and let them go by on the left.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You see this sign while driving in the rain. What should you do?

   • APump your brakes often to dry them
   • BDrive on the shoulder
   • CSpeed up to get past quickly
   • DSlow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
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   Answer: D. Slow down and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns

   Wet roads can make your tires lose grip. Slow down, leave more space, and steer and brake gently.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Must you yield to a pedestrian crossing at an intersection that has no painted crosswalk lines?

   • AOnly if a crossing guard is there
   • BOnly in school zones
   • CYes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way
   • DNo, only painted crosswalks count
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   Answer: C. Yes, most intersections have unmarked crosswalks where pedestrians have the right-of-way

   Pedestrians have the right-of-way in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.

7. Question 7 of 25

   On a divided highway, what color is the edge line on the left side of your lanes?

   • ARed
   • BWhite
   • CYellow
   • DBlue
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   Answer: C. Yellow

   Yellow marks the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets and ramps. White marks the right edge.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does the yellow diamond shape of this sign tell you?

   • AIt marks a work zone
   • BIt shows directions to a city
   • CIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
   • DIt gives a rule you must obey
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   Answer: C. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

   Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. Slow down and get ready for what the symbol shows.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • APass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
   • BHonk to warn the children
   • CSlow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
   • DSpeed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
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   Answer: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk

   The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You hit a parked car and the owner is not around. What should you do?

    • AAsk a stranger to watch the car
    • BWait one minute, then leave
    • CTry to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police
    • DDrive away
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    Answer: C. Try to find the owner, or leave your information and notify the police

    If you damage an unattended car or property, you must try to find the owner or report it to the police.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA bike repair shop is ahead
    • BBicycles may cross or enter the road ahead
    • CThe bike lane ends and bicycles must leave the road
    • DBicycles are not allowed
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    Answer: B. Bicycles may cross or enter the road ahead

    Watch for people on bicycles crossing or riding on the road. Slow down and give them plenty of room.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

    • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
    • BStop on the shoulder right away
    • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
    • DSpeed up to get away
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    Answer: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • AIt wears out your tires
    • BYour turn signal will not work
    • CIt uses too much fuel
    • DOther drivers may not see you in time to stop
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    Answer: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

14. Question 14 of 25

    The gates at a railroad crossing are coming down. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go under the gates
    • BStop on the tracks until the gates rise
    • CStop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing
    • DDrive around the gates if you cannot see a train
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    Answer: C. Stop and wait until the gates are up and the lights stop flashing

    Never drive around or under lowered or lowering gates. Wait until they are fully up.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA highway patrol station is ahead
    • BA helicopter landing pad is ahead
    • CA hospital is nearby
    • DA hotel is nearby
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    Answer: C. A hospital is nearby

    Blue signs show services for drivers, such as hospitals, gas, food and lodging.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ARight turn
    • BLeft turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DYou may pass me
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    Answer: B. Left turn

    The left arm held straight out means a left turn.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog?

    • ALow beams
    • BHigh beams
    • CNo lights, to reduce glare
    • DParking lights only
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    Answer: A. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and cause glare. Low beams help you see and help others see you.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AToward the curb
    • BAway from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
    • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • DStraight ahead
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    Answer: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back

    Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATrucks cross the road ahead
    • BAn uphill passing lane is ahead
    • CA steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
    • DA truck stop is ahead
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    Answer: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear

    On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.

20. Question 20 of 25

    A train has just passed a crossing with more than one track. What should you do before you go?

    • ADrive around the gates as they start to rise
    • BGo as soon as the last train car passes
    • CMake sure no other train is coming on another track
    • DFollow the car ahead closely across the tracks
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    Answer: C. Make sure no other train is coming on another track

    A second train can be hidden by the first one. Wait until the lights stop and you can see that all tracks are clear.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the center lane shown here used for?

    • ADriving for long distances in heavy traffic
    • BLeft turns by drivers from both directions
    • CPassing slower vehicles
    • DParking and loading
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers from both directions

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions to make left turns. It is not a travel lane or passing lane.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ALeft turn
    • BRight turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DGo ahead and pass
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    Answer: C. Slowing down or stopping

    The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Why should you never try to beat a train to a crossing?

    • AA train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more
    • BTrains must yield to cars at crossings
    • CTrain engineers can steer around cars
    • DTrains always slow down at crossings
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    Answer: A. A train cannot stop quickly; at 60 mph it may need a mile or more

    Trains are very heavy and need a long distance to stop. A train at 60 mph may take a mile or more.

24. Question 24 of 25

    How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

    • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
    • BHonk and pass close by
    • CPass on the right
    • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
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    Answer: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

    Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does the red circle with a slash on this sign mean?

    • AThe action shown inside it is not allowed
    • BThe rule applies only at night
    • CThere is danger ahead
    • DThe action shown is allowed
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    Answer: A. The action shown inside it is not allowed

    On US regulatory signs, red is used for STOP, YIELD and the circle and slash that ban an action.

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