South Carolina Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Can multiply the effects and should never be done before driving

Never drink alcohol while taking other drugs. They can multiply the effects of alcohol or add effects of their own. No one can drink alcohol or use impairing drugs and still operate a vehicle safely.

Correct answer: A valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and a valid insurance card

When driving you must have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and a valid insurance card for the class of vehicle you are operating. If you do not, you are subject to a fine.

Correct answer: So it contacts the back of your head, not below the level of your ears

Head restraints are designed to prevent whiplash. Adjust the restraint so it contacts the back of your head and is not below the level of your ears.

Correct answer: Slow down gradually, then steer gently back onto the pavement

Avoid panic steering. If your wheels leave the pavement due to a drop-off, slow down gradually when safe, then steer gently back onto the pavement. Sharp steering can cause erratic vehicle behavior.

Correct answer: The drivers already on the public highway

You must yield the right-of-way to drivers on a public highway when you are entering the highway from a driveway or a private road.

Correct answer: Requires the use of either hand

It is unlawful in SC to use a wireless electronic communication device while driving if it requires the use of either hand. A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving.

Correct answer: Even if the crosswalk is unmarked

You must yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk even if it is unmarked, including mid-block crosswalks marked by warning signs. Always be prepared to yield to pedestrians even outside a crosswalk.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution, prepared to stop for entering traffic

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop for any traffic that may be entering the intersection.

Correct answer: You may not be able to see as far, so adjust your speed and road position accordingly

How far you look down the road depends on where you are driving. In cities and urban areas you may not see as far as on a highway, so adjust your speed and road position so you can best see.

Correct answer: Make sure your turn signal is cancelled and be aware of traffic to the rear

As you finish a turn, accelerate smoothly to an appropriate speed, make sure your turn signal is cancelled, and be aware of traffic to the rear.

Correct answer: About 40 percent

Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40 percent of all traffic collisions in which someone is killed each year. Drinking even a little greatly increases your crash risk.

Correct answer: The vision and knowledge tests only — no skills test

A moped license requires you to pass only the vision and knowledge tests; the SCDMV does not require a skills test for a moped license. The minimum age is 15.

Correct answer: The interior rearview mirror on the windshield

The interior rearview mirror on the windshield is the primary mirror for viewing the rear. Adjust it to frame the rear window, and use the outside mirrors to reduce blind spots.

Correct answer: When another vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side

Sometimes it is necessary to accelerate to avoid a collision — for example, when another vehicle is about to hit you from behind or the side.

Correct answer: The drivers already on the limited-access or interstate highway

You must yield to drivers already on a limited-access or interstate highway when you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. Use the ramp to match traffic speed, then merge into a gap.

Correct answer: Following too closely and making unsafe lane changes

Aggressive driving includes speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes, failing to signal, and disobeying traffic control devices. Concentrate on your driving and be patient and courteous.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop

You must always yield the right-of-way to persons who are visually impaired. When a pedestrian is crossing guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, you must come to a complete stop.

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed as you would at a stop sign after yielding

A flashing red light means you must stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection and use the same procedure as a stop sign — come to a complete stop, look both ways, and yield the right-of-way before entering.

Correct answer: It can limit how far you can see, so avoid getting into that situation

Avoid getting into situations that limit how far you can see, such as following too closely behind a larger vehicle. Adjust your speed and road position so you can see as far ahead as possible.

Correct answer: Through the turn, to the farthest point possible along your intended path

Look through the turn to the farthest point possible along the intended path. This helps you steer smoothly and stay in your lane.