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South Carolina DMV Sample Test

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1
School Buses & Stop Laws

Under South Carolina's "Susan's Law," the maximum first-offense fine for unlawfully passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is:

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A $100
B $500
C $25
D There is no fine; only license suspension.
Why this answer

Susan's Law (S.C. Code §56-5-2770), named for 13-year-old Susan Kicklighter who was killed by a driver passing a stopped school bus, imposes fines up to $500 for a first offense, 6 points on the license, and possible jail time. Repeat offenses carry mandatory license suspension.

Source: S.C. Code §56-5-2770
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

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A Passing is allowed if you speed up
B Passing is allowed only for trucks
C Do not pass other vehicles here
Why this answer

A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

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A The road is narrow
B Bridge height is limited ahead
C Only buses may continue
Why this answer

A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

Blue signs usually provide information about ____.

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A services for road users
B mandatory speed limits
C work zones
Why this answer

Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a steady red traffic light mean?

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A Proceed if the intersection looks clear
B Slow down and continue with caution
C Stop and remain stopped until you may lawfully go
Why this answer

A steady red light requires a complete stop until the signal changes or a permitted turn can be made lawfully.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What is the purpose of a stop line painted across your lane?

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A It marks a passing zone
B It marks where you should stop at a sign or signal
C It shows where parking is required
Why this answer

A stop line shows where vehicles should stop.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

What do crosswalk markings indicate?

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A where vehicles may pass
B where pedestrians may cross
C where parking is free
Why this answer

Crosswalk markings identify pedestrian crossing areas.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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