No sign prohibits a right turn on red. Before turning, you must:
Correct answer: Stop, check for traffic and pedestrians, and yield.
A permitted right turn on red still begins with a complete stop. Proceed only after yielding to anyone whose path you would cross.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Right turn on red; printed page 6-3, physical PDF page 61; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You want to turn left across the path of an approaching car that is close enough to be a hazard. What is required?
Correct answer: Wait and yield to the approaching car.
A left-turning driver must yield to approaching traffic that is in the intersection or close enough to create an immediate hazard.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-2320; Left-turn priority; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
An ambulance using its siren and flashing lights approaches on a two-lane road. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull as far right as practical, clear the intersection, and stop.
On a two-lane road, move to the right edge clear of an intersection and stop until the emergency vehicle passes, unless an officer directs otherwise.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-2360; Emergency vehicle on a two-lane road; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You are following a school bus on a road with two lanes in each direction. Its red lights flash while it is stopped. What is required?
Correct answer: Stop before the bus even if another same-direction lane is open.
The multilane exception is for traffic traveling in the opposite direction. It does not let a following driver pass a stopped bus displaying red signals.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-2770; Following a school bus; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Railroad warning signals require you to stop. How far from the nearest rail should your vehicle stop?
Correct answer: Between 15 and 50 feet.
When a stop is required at a railroad crossing, stop no nearer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-2710; Railroad stopping clearance; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Before changing lanes, what should supplement your mirror checks and signal?
Correct answer: A direct check of the blind spot beside your vehicle.
Mirrors do not show every area beside a car. Check the blind spot directly and make the lane change only when there is room.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Blind-spot check; printed page 7-14, physical PDF page 88; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Near a hillcrest or curve, what visibility limit prohibits a U-turn under South Carolina law?
Correct answer: Your vehicle cannot be seen by approaching drivers within 500 feet in either direction.
A U-turn is prohibited near a hillcrest or curve when approaching drivers in either direction cannot see the vehicle within 500 feet. All U-turns must also be safe.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-2140; U-turn visibility; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You park facing downhill beside a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the curb.
Turning toward the curb helps the curb stop the vehicle if it rolls. Use the parking brake and the appropriate transmission position as well.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Downhill curb parking; printed page 7-13, physical PDF page 87; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
You miss an exit on a controlled-access highway. May you reverse along the shoulder to reach it?
Correct answer: No; backing on the roadway or shoulder is prohibited.
The backing prohibition includes both the roadway and shoulder of a controlled-access highway. Continue to a lawful route rather than reversing to the missed exit.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-3810; Backing on a controlled-access highway; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Two lanes are backed up approaching a lane closure. What zipper-merge technique does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Use both lanes toward the merge point, then take turns merging.
In a slow backed-up queue, alternating at the merge point uses the available road space. The manual describes this as a recommended technique, not a universal legal duty.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Zipper merge in a queue; printed page 7-17, physical PDF page 91; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Rain reduces traction and visibility. How should you change your following distance?
Correct answer: Increase the time gap beyond the normal minimum.
Extra space gives you more time to perceive trouble, react and stop when traction or visibility is reduced.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Following in poor conditions; printed page 8-7, physical PDF page 99; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?
Correct answer: Its tires ride on water and lose contact with the pavement.
Hydroplaning reduces the tire contact needed for steering and braking. Slow for wet conditions before that loss of control develops.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Hydroplaning; printed page 8-3, physical PDF page 95; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
In an emergency stop with functioning anti-lock brakes, how should you apply the brake pedal?
Correct answer: Press firmly and maintain pressure while steering as needed.
ABS manages wheel lock while you maintain firm pressure. Normal pedal pulsing is not a reason to pump or abandon braking.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); ABS braking; printed page 9-1, physical PDF page 103; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A pedestrian is crossing at an intersection's unmarked crosswalk. What should guide your response?
Correct answer: Yield; missing paint does not remove the crossing.
The manual recognizes marked and unmarked crosswalks. Look for people crossing instead of relying only on painted lines.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Unmarked crosswalk; printed page 10-1, physical PDF page 109; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Before turning left, why should you look especially carefully for an approaching motorcycle?
Correct answer: Its smaller size can make its distance and speed harder to judge.
A small motorcycle may be overlooked or appear farther away. Make a deliberate check before crossing its path.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Left turn and motorcycles; printed page 10-6, physical PDF page 114; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
A Class D permit holder practices at 10 a.m. Which supervisor meets the standard requirement?
Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21 with at least one year of driving experience, in the front seat.
From 6 a.m. to midnight, the supervisor must meet the age and experience requirements and sit in the front seat.
Source: SCDMV Beginner's Permit page; Front-seat supervision; current requirements reviewed September 21, 2026 (supersede older manual where different). ↗
Which tests does a regular beginner's-permit applicant need to pass?
Correct answer: Vision and knowledge tests.
A beginner's-permit application includes vision and knowledge testing. Adult consent does not replace those requirements.
Source: SCDMV Beginner's Permit page; Permit testing; current requirements reviewed September 21, 2026 (supersede older manual where different). ↗
A passenger starts a video on a device you can see. May you watch it while driving?
Correct answer: No; watching motion such as a video or video call is prohibited.
The restriction covers watching a video, movie, game or video call while driving. Hands-free mounting does not make video watching permissible.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-3890(B)(3); Watching video; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
What statutory penalty applies to a second hands-free violation within three years, apart from applicable court fees?
Correct answer: A $200 fine and two license points.
A first violation carries a $100 fine. A subsequent violation within three years carries $200 and two points; court fees may also apply.
Source: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 56-5-3890(D); Repeat hands-free offense; current official text reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
Which documents should you carry when operating your vehicle?
Correct answer: A valid driver's license, registration and insurance information.
The manual identifies the license, vehicle registration and insurance information as documents to carry when driving.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, revised June 2024 (currently posted file, not a 2026 edition); Driving documents; printed page 1-3, physical PDF page 8; reviewed September 21, 2026. ↗
