South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?

   • AMotorcycles must ride on the shoulder
   • BA motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
   • CMotorcycles are always slower than cars
   • DIt is fine if the rider waves you by
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane

   A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

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

   • AToward the curb
   • BAway from the curb
   • CIt does not matter if the parking brake is set
   • DStraight ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Toward the curb

   When parking downhill, turn your wheels into the curb so the car rolls into it, not into the street.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?

   • AAfter the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
   • BInside the intersection, where you can see best
   • CBefore the crosswalk
   • DIn the middle of the crosswalk
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Before the crosswalk

   Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe signal ahead is broken
   • BThere is a pedestrian signal only
   • CThere is a traffic signal ahead
   • DA railroad signal is ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. There is a traffic signal ahead

   Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light. This sign is used where the signal is hard to see.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Zones 1 and 2 are this car's blind spots. Before you change lanes, how should you check them?

   • AHonk and move over slowly
   • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
   • CUse only the inside rearview mirror
   • DUse only the side mirrors
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

   Mirrors do not show every area beside you. Look over your shoulder to check the blind spot before you move.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

   • AMarking 6
   • BMarking 3
   • CMarking 5
   • DMarking 2
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Marking 2

   A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration?

   • ATime
   • BExercise
   • CA cold shower
   • DBlack coffee
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Time

   Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, exercise and cold showers do not lower your BAC.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA passing lane is ahead
   • BTraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • CTwo lanes go your way
   • DA divided highway begins
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   You are leaving a one-way road or divided highway. Oncoming traffic will be beside you, so keep right.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   When is the road often most slippery in the rain?

   • AIn the first minutes after rain starts
   • BJust after the rain stops and the sun comes out
   • CAfter it has rained for many hours
   • DOnly at night
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. In the first minutes after rain starts

   When rain begins, it mixes with oil and dirt on the road and makes a slick film. Slow down right away.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Which of these is distracted driving?

    • AScanning the road ahead
    • BEating or changing the music while driving
    • CKeeping both hands on the wheel
    • DChecking your mirrors
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Eating or changing the music while driving

    Any activity that takes your attention from driving is a distraction, including eating, talking and adjusting the stereo or GPS.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    What usually happens if you refuse a chemical test after an arrest for impaired driving?

    • AYou get a written warning
    • BNothing happens
    • CYour driver license is suspended or revoked
    • DYou must retake the written test only
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Your driver license is suspended or revoked

    Refusing a test brings its own penalties, including losing your license, even if you are not convicted of impaired driving.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?

    • AMerge right away without checking traffic
    • BDrive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
    • CSpeed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
    • DStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap

    Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You reach this sign. You cannot see a train, but you hear a train horn. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks to get a better look
    • BStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed
    • CHonk your horn and keep going
    • DCross quickly before the train arrives
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed

    Never try to beat a train. Trains cannot stop quickly. Stop before the tracks and cross only when you are sure it is safe.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    Your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor. What should you try first?

    • ATurn off the engine
    • BShift into park
    • COpen the door to drag your foot
    • DPump the brake pedal to build up pressure
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Pump the brake pedal to build up pressure

    Pumping the pedal may build enough pressure to stop. If that fails, use the parking brake slowly and shift to a lower gear.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?

    • ASteer hard the opposite way
    • BSpeed up
    • CSlam on the brakes
    • DEase off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go

    Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer smoothly where you want to go.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    Car 1 turns left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should it finish the turn?

    • AIn the far right lane
    • BOn the left side of the center line
    • CIn the lane just to the right of the center line
    • DIn whatever lane has the least traffic
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. In the lane just to the right of the center line

    Start from the lane closest to the center and end in the lane just to the right of the new road's center line.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • APedestrians are not allowed on this road
    • BThe sidewalk ends ahead
    • CPedestrians must yield to cars here
    • DPeople may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. People may be crossing; slow down and yield to pedestrians

    Watch for people crossing the road. Be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    At this four-way stop, the numbers show the order in which the cars stopped. Which car may go first?

    • ACar 2
    • BCar 3
    • CCar 1
    • DCar 4
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a full stop is the first to go.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AAn Interstate highway
    • BA US highway (US route) number
    • CA county road
    • DAn exit number
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A US highway (US route) number

    The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Where are a large truck's blind spots, or No-Zones?

    • AIn front, behind and along both sides
    • BTrucks have no blind spots because the driver sits up high
    • COnly on the left side
    • DOnly directly behind it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. In front, behind and along both sides

    Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all four sides. Do not stay in them.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

    • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
    • BSo your turn signal keeps working
    • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
    • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

    Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    In which direction does traffic travel in a US roundabout?

    • AToward the center island
    • BCounterclockwise
    • CClockwise
    • DEither direction
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Counterclockwise

    In the United States, traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian hurries
    • BWait until the pedestrian has finished crossing
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DGo, because you have a green light
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing

    A green light lets you go only after you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the intersection.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What information should drivers exchange after a crash?

    • ANothing, because the police handle it
    • BOnly phone numbers
    • CNames, addresses, driver license numbers, vehicle registration and insurance
    • DOnly the names of their insurance companies
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Names, addresses, driver license numbers, vehicle registration and insurance

    Give and get names, addresses, license numbers, registration and insurance details from the other drivers involved.

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