South Carolina Car 9

1.This road sign means:

The road ahead turns sharply right, then left.

The road ahead turns sharply left, then right.

The road ahead curves to the left.

Construction ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

2.You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.

Come to a complete stop, check the traffic, and go when it is safe to do so.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

3.The “No zone” is:

A term used to describe blind spots around a truck or bus.

A special speed zone.

A roadway with restrictions on vehicle stereo volume.

The television show that replaced The Twilight Zone.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

4.To enter a gap in highway traffic:

Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.

Check behind you, then watch the vehicle ahead.

Speed up and let the other vehicles make way.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

5.A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.

Not permitted from either direction.

Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

6.You are preparing to exit the interstate. When should you start reducing your speed?

About halfway through the deceleration lane.

As you approach the deceleration lane.

Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

7.If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.

Use both the lap and shoulder belts.

Use only the shoulder belt.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

8.Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.

On paved highways.

When driving at night.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

9.It is unlawful to:

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.

Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.

Both of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

10.This road sign means:

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Jogging trail.

Busy sidewalk.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

11.A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Driving in both directions may pass.

Next to the broken line may pass.

Next to the solid line may pass.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

12.Where is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

On a hill or curve

At a street crossing or highway intersection

At any railroad crossing

All of the above

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

13.If you experience a tire blowout:

Tap or pump the brakes.

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

14.You should follow which of the following tips when being passed by another driver?

Be on guard so that you can protect yourself from any unsafe actions performed by the other driver.

Maintain your speed and position when being passed.

If the passing car wants to return to your lane, allow them space

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

15.If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

Pull over to the right side of the road.

Stop your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible.

Turn off your engine, radio, and any other device that may interfere with hearing the officer

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

16.This sign means:

Curves ahead.

Divided highway starts.

Divided highway ends.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

17.When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

18.When merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of the freeway traffic.

At the legal speed limit.

More slowly than the freeway traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

19.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

20.This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

21.If you approach a traffic light with a red signal and a police officer directs you to go through the intersection without stopping, you should:

Stop until the light turns green.

Go through the intersection without stopping.

Come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.The maximum speed limit when driving in a rural area is ____, unless a higher limit is allowed by federal law.

40 mph

55 mph

60 mph

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

23.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

24.An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

The vehicle has the right-of-way.

Slow-moving vehicle.

Shoulder work ahead.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

25.When a stop line is present at a stop sign, drivers must stop:

At the line.

On top of the line.

Only if pedestrians are in the crosswalk.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

26.After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:

After about three seconds.

When you can no longer see the passed vehicle over your right shoulder.

When you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

27.Who must wear seat belts in a moving vehicle?

Only passengers on the driver's side of the car

All passengers and not the driver

All of the vehicle's occupants, including the driver

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

28.If you see this sign above your lane, you:

May not exit the freeway.

May either continue through the interchange or exit the freeway from your current lane.

May stay in your lane and continue through the interchange.

Must exit the freeway, if you stay in your current lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

29.Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

30.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

Indicate no passing zones.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

31.What do speed limit signs indicate?

Potential driving speeds for the area

The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven

The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic

The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

32.This sign means:

No left turn can be made here.

A left turn can be made only after stopping.

All traffic must turn right at the next intersection

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

33.Which of the following should you do after an accident?

Protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured.

Report the accident the following week.

Go to the nearest convenience store and call your insurance company

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

34.If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

To keep the front wheels straight.

In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

In the opposite direction of the skid.

In any direction. It doesn't matter

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

35.If a child is riding a bicycle near your vehicle:

Beep your horn.

Expect the child to be in total control of the bicycle.

Expect the unexpected.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

36.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?

It is against the law to go around lowered gates at a crossing.

You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger.

Not all railroad crossings are equipped with flashing red signals and gates.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

37.A solid yellow arrow on a traffic signal means:

You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.

You do not need to signal to turn from the indicated lane.

You should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

38.You can help keep the driver behind you a safe distance away from your vehicle by:

Driving 10 mph faster than the car behind you.

Driving 10 mph slower than the car behind you

Maintaining a steady speed

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

39.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

40.When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.

Stop until the lights stop flashing.

Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

41.When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to cross the tracks before the gate is lowered.

Try to drive around a lowered gate.

Not pay attention to how many tracks there are to cross.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

42.When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

43.This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.

No left turn.

Merge.

Pass only in the right lane.

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

44.It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

TRUE

FALSE

Correct! Wrong!

The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

45.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.

Correct! Wrong!