General Driving — South Carolina Driver's License Practice Test
48 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
How should you pass a bicyclist?
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This South Carolina Driver's License General Driving practice set has 48 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real South Carolina Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the General Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
When making a turn, what should you do?
- Search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, and vehicles; signal; look through the turn to the farthest point; accelerate smoothly and confirm the signal cancels — Correct answer
- Look only straight ahead and turn as quickly as possible
- Signal only if other vehicles are nearby
- Brake hard in the middle of the turn to stay in control
Explanation: When turning, search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, and other vehicles; signal your intentions; look through the turn to the farthest point possible; accelerate smoothly; and make sure your turn signal is cancelled.
Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts
Before turning at an intersection, which lane should you be in?
- The lane closest to the direction you want to turn — Correct answer
- The center lane, regardless of the turn direction
- The lane farthest from the direction of the turn
- Any lane, as long as you signal
Explanation: You should enter and stay in the lane closest to the direction you want to turn.
Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts
How should you make a right turn?
- Turn from the right-most portion of your lane without swinging wide to the left — Correct answer
- Swing wide to the left first to make the turn easier
- Turn from the left lane to give yourself more room
- Cut across the shoulder to save time
Explanation: Always turn right from the right-most portion of your lane and avoid swinging wide to the left before making the turn.
Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts