1 . Which of the following statements about driving speed is true?

As your speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases.
As your speed increases, so should your following distance.
Both of the above.

2 . This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles:

Until after you pass the sign.
Unless it seems safe to do so.
For any reason.

3 . This road sign means:

Sharp right turn ahead.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

4 . You should never park a vehicle:

Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
Within 30 feet of any flashing signal located on the side of a roadway.
All of the above.

5 . “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

6 . If an approaching train is near enough or going fast enough to be a danger, you must:

Slow down and proceed with caution.
Not cross the tracks until the train has completely passed.
Cross the tracks at your own risk.
Find an alternative route across tracks.

7 . When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

True
False

8 . Which of the following statements is correct?

Use your left foot to brake.
Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

9 . Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

10 . This sign means:

Cars on the right move first.
You have the right-of-way.
Let cross traffic pass before proceeding.

11 . This road sign means:

When pavement is wet, reduce your speed.
The road ahead winds in a series of turns or curves.
Traffic increases ahead.

12 . When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Use alternate routes.
Drive as you would on dry roads.
Increase your following distance.
Avoid crossing bridges or intersections.

13 . Driving more slowly than surrounding traffic is:

A good idea if the weather is bad.
Appropriate if you don’t know the speed limit.
Often a hazard because other drivers may become frustrated and try to pass you.

14 . Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.
All of the above.

15 . Where is parking prohibited?

Within 45 feet of a fire hydrant
On a sidewalk
Within 100 feet of a driveway

16 . If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:

Stop.
Call the police.
Determine if anyone is injured.
All of the above.
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17 . The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.
Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

18 . When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Keep the rear tires against the curb.
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.

19 . When taking medication before driving, the most important thing for you to do is to:

Get behind the wheel before the medicine can take effect.
Make several rest stops on your trip.
Understand the effects of the medication and adjust your driving accordingly.
Ask another person to ride with you.

20 . This sign means:

Slippery when wet.
Stop sign ahead.
No U-turn.

21 . What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.
They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.
Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

22 . This sign means:

Railroad ahead.
No passing zone.
School zone.

23 . This sign means:

Yield sign ahead.
Side road entering from left.
Stop sign ahead.

24 . A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.
Square.
Circle.
Octagon.

25 . You may honk your horn when you:

Have to stop quickly.
Are passing another car.
Have lost control of your car.
Are passing a bicyclist.

26 . This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
An upcoming curve in the road.
Changes in traffic lanes.

27 . Which statement about right-of-way laws is true?

If two vehicles begin to enter an intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left has the right-of-way.
When turning left at an intersection, you may turn before oncoming traffic passes.
You may make a right turn in front of a crossing pedestrian.
You should never demand the right-of-way.

28 . What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?

Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
Shift to park.
Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
Turn the engine off.

29 . Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina Point System?

Permit holders
All drivers
Intermediate drivers only
Drivers over 65 years of age

30 . A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

The same thing as a stop sign.
The traffic signal is broken.
You do not have to come to a complete stop.
Driving conditions are dangerous.