South Carolina permit test practice
Mr. Driver’s Ed is a free study app for the written knowledge test you take for a learner’s permit in South Carolina. It has no ads, and every question in it cites the page of the official handbook it was written from, so you can check any answer against the book. Here are ten of its South Carolina questions, each with its answer, the reason, and its citation.
Ten South Carolina practice questions
These are taken word for word from the app’s South Carolina question bank. The handbook is South Carolina Driver's Manual. In this handbook one printed page number can appear on two different pages, so each citation gives the page’s position in the PDF file instead.
Signs, Signals & Markings
1 of 10
On a standard vertical traffic signal, in what order do the lights appear from top to bottom?
- Green, yellow, red
- Yellow, red, green
- Red, yellow, greenCorrect
- Green, red, yellow
Why: Traffic signals usually illuminate red, yellow, and green from the top to the bottom on the same device.
Signs, Signals & Markings
2 of 10
On a horizontal traffic signal used in some metropolitan areas, where is the red light positioned?
- On the right
- In the middle
- There is no fixed position
- On the leftCorrect
Why: On horizontal traffic signals, the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle, and the green light is on the right.
Right-of-Way
3 of 10
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in an intersection even under what circumstance?
- If the light is red for you
- Even if the traffic light is green for youCorrect
- Only during a marked crosswalk with lines painted
- Never, since a green light always has priority
Why: You must always yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection, even if the traffic light is green for you.
Right-of-Way
4 of 10
When making a right turn on red, what must you be prepared to do for pedestrians?
- Proceed since you already checked traffic
- Only yield if they are running
- Yield the right-of-way to themCorrect
- Sound your horn before turning
Why: When making a right turn on red, you must be prepared to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.
Speed & Following Distance
5 of 10
Why is it important to search to the rear of your vehicle using your mirrors?
- Because it is the only way to know your current speed
- To be aware of traffic behind you, especially when slowing, stopping, or changing lanesCorrect
- Because forward vision is not required in daylight
- Because it eliminates the need to check blind spots
Why: It is important to be aware of traffic behind your vehicle, especially when changing lanes, slowing, or stopping, by using your mirrors.
Turning & Parking
6 of 10
When parking headed uphill without a curb, which direction should the wheels be turned?
- To the left, toward oncoming traffic
- To the right, so the vehicle will roll off the road if the brakes failCorrect
- Straight ahead only
- Toward the shoulder, away from the roadway edge
Why: Headed uphill without a curb, turn wheels to the right so the vehicle will roll off the road if the brakes fail.
Adverse Conditions
7 of 10
If a tire blows out or suddenly goes flat, what should you avoid doing?
- Gripping the steering wheel firmly
- Applying the brake hardCorrect
- Taking your foot off the accelerator
- Pulling off the road in a safe place
Why: If a tire blows out, do not brake hard; allow the vehicle to slow by itself or brake gently if necessary.
Sharing the Road
8 of 10
When you see emergency lights behind you signaling a traffic stop, what should you do first?
- Immediately stop in your current lane
- Stay calm, activate your turn signal, and pull to the side as soon and safely as possibleCorrect
- Speed up to find a safer stopping location farther away
- Exit your vehicle right away to greet the officer
Why: When you see emergency lights behind you, stay calm, activate your turn signal, and pull to the side of the roadway as soon and safely as possible.
Alcohol & Teen (GDL) Laws
9 of 10
A 15- or 16-year-old permit holder must practice driving for at least how many total hours before getting a first license?
- 20 hours
- 40 hoursCorrect
- 30 hours
- 25 hours
Why: If you are 15 or 16, you must practice driving for at least 40 hours, including ten hours of night driving.
License Rules
10 of 10
After renewing your SC driver's license online, about how long does it take to receive the new license in the mail?
- Seven to ten business daysCorrect
- One to two business days
- Roughly three to four weeks after the application is filed
- 60 days
Why: It will take seven to ten business days to receive your renewed license in the mail after an online renewal.
The South Carolina practice exam
The app’s South Carolina practice exam: 30 questions, 24 to pass, graded at the end — modeled on the official test. Those numbers are the app’s own.
This is practice. The official test and its rules come from South Carolina, not from this app.
The official handbook
- Handbook
- South Carolina Driver's Manual
- Edition the questions were written from
- SCDMV, Revised 06/2024
- Published by
- SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)
- Official source
- dmv.sc.gov
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