South Carolina CAR DMV Practice Test 17

Railroad crossings are always dangerous. Drivers should always look and listen for trains approaching from either direction on all railroad tracks. Always follow the directions indicated by signs, signals, and flaggers. Never proceed past a railroad crossing until you are certain it is safe to do so.

At a crosswalk, you should yield to any pedestrian. Continue driving when it is safe to do so.

High speeds greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes. The faster you drive, the greater the impact or striking power of your vehicle, should you be involved in a collision.

If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up, but go on to the next turn or exit where you can safely turn around. It is illegal to back up on a shoulder or a freeway.

When on a roadway with two or more lanes, you should make room for entering vehicles. If there is no one driving next to you, move over one lane.

If you notice that the road ahead is covered by heavy smoke, reduce your speed immediately, drive as far as possible to the right, and stop off the roadway. Only then should you determine if it is safe for you to continue. Remember that certain kinds of smoke can irritate your eyes and lungs or even kill you.

If you are already within an intersection when the traffic light turns yellow, you should clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

To avoid being blinded by the headlights of oncoming vehicles when driving at night, look toward the right edge of the road until the vehicle passes.

The legal maximum speed limit is the absolute limit to how fast you may drive. Participating in or assisting a race on a public highway can be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment.

Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating. You should apply the brakes gently with increasing pressure so that your vehicle stops gradually and smoothly.

There are a number of locations where parking is prohibited. These locations include on a sidewalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, and in front of a driveway (or near enough to a driveway to interfere with others' abilities to use it).

Your vehicle's blind spots are the areas that you cannot see in your mirrors. Look over the appropriate shoulder to check your blind spot when changing lanes.

By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.

As daylight begins to fade, turn on your low beams to help others see you. Only use your high beam headlights in an open area where no other drivers are present.

Your hands should be placed on opposite sides the steering wheel with your thumbs aiming up. Grip the wheel gently but firmly, using your fingers rather than your palms. Turn the steering wheel by gripping the outside of the wheel, not the inside.

Always yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic when making a left turn. You may complete the turn when the way is clear.

A solid yellow arrow has the same meaning as a yellow traffic light. When approaching a solid yellow arrow, you must reduce your speed and prepare for a red light.

When entering a work zone, you should slow down and closely watch the traffic around you. Obey directions given to drivers by signs and flaggers Be ready to respond quickly to any changes in traffic.

On rainy, snowy, or foggy days, it may be difficult for other drivers to see your vehicle. Under these conditions, headlights make your vehicle easier to see. If the weather requires you to turn on your windshield wipers, you must also turn on your low beam headlights.

Many over-the-counter medications can affect your ability to drive safely. If you take medication, even a remedy for colds or allergies that is not prescribed, check the label for warnings about its effects. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist about driving while on the medication.

This sign indicates that you must keep to the right of the upcoming divider.

You should always turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go. Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.

The faster you are driving, the longer it will take for you to stop to react to other drivers' unexpected moves.

When parking uphill on a road that does not have a curb, your front wheels should be turned to the right (toward the edge of the road). This will ensure that the vehicle will roll off of the road if the brakes fail.

Even if your vehicle is properly equipped with mirrors, there are blind spots that cannot be seen by using the mirrors. Before changing lanes, look over your shoulder to check these areas.

When approaching a stopped school bus that is using its stop signal, a driver is required to come to a complete stop. They should not proceed until the stop arm is withdrawn.

Using a phone while driving is a distraction that increases your risk of being involved in a crash.

The only way to avoid the risks of drinking and driving is to decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. Because alcohol affects your judgement, it will be harder for you to make safe decisions after you have started drinking.

Drivers are always required to stop for a stopped school bus when driving on a two-lane road, regardless of their direction of travel. You should exercise caution when driving near children.

Always signal for an appropriate amount of time before making a lane change or exiting a freeway. Before you make any move to the right or left, quickly turn your head and look over your shoulder to see if your blind spot is clear.