South Carolina CAR DMV Practice Test 6

To avoid being blinded when driving at night, do not look directly at the headlights of oncoming cars. Instead, look toward the right edge of the road until the oncoming driver has passed.

Compared to signs and other roadside objects, pedestrians are hardest to see at night.

Fatigue causes errors related to speed and distance, increases your risk of being in a crash, and causes you to take more time to make decisions. When you are fatigued, you could fall asleep behind the wheel and crash, injuring or killing yourself or others.

This sign is placed on roads near schools to warn drivers to slow down, drive with caution, and watch for children.

Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult. Tires without adequate tread also increase the risk of hydroplaning.

When entering and driving through a work zone, slow down and be prepared to stop. Obey posted speed limits and be alert to conditions around you. Workers could be present.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming winding road.

Trucks have large blind spots that start behind the cab and extend for the length of the truck. Because the truck driver will not be able to see you, you should avoid driving beside or behind a large vehicle for long periods of time.

Be very cautious any time you encounter an animal on the roadway. Pass the animal slowly to avoid startling or frightening it.

Your turn signals should always be used when you make any movement to the left or right. You should use your signal when pulling into traffic from a curbside parking space, moving into a new lane, or passing another vehicle.

If you are involved in an accident, you must stop your vehicle and move it from the roadway to the shoulder, provide aid to anyone who has been injured, protect the accident scene as much as possible, notify law enforcement as soon as possible, exchange information with other drivers involved, and submit any required forms to the DMV and your insurance company.

If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.

Before passing another vehicle, check your mirrors and blind spots. Before changing lanes, activate the appropriate turn signal. Re-enter the lane when you can see the front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

A double yellow line means that traffic moving in both directions is prohibited from crossing the centerline to pass.

Walk all the way around your vehicle to check for obstacles before getting in. Before starting the engine, fasten your safety belt and make sure that your seat and mirrors are in safe positions.

Drivers must be aware that large vehicles often travel at a speed slower than the posted speed limit, especially when driving on an incline, and should use caution when approaching a large vehicle from the rear. When on a hill with limited visibility, it is unlawful to pass another vehicle.

You should always use your low beam headlights when driving in fog. High beam headlights may cause the light to reflect off of the fog and into your eyes.

As speed increases, the chance of a fatality increases. If you are moving faster than 80 miles per hour, you have almost no chance of living through a crash. Driving more slowly than other traffic can also be dangerous because other motorists may become impatient and make dangerous moves to pass you.

When following another vehicle on any street under normal driving conditions, maintain a three or four second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. If any unusual conditions exist, such as rainy weather or increased traffic, increase your following distance.

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

Any time you come to a place where people may cross or enter your path, or where one line of traffic meets another, you should look to the left and right sides of your vehicle to make sure no one is coming.

You must have evidence of financial responsibility, such as proof of insurance, with you whenever you drive. You must always show proof of insurance and your license to an officer upon request after a traffic stop or collision.

You should slow down as you approach a roundabout and yield to any vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians already in the circle. Enter the circle to your right, but steer to your left so that you move around the circle in a counterclockwise direction.

If an oncoming driver fails to dim their headlights, look toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course. Do not try to retaliate by keeping your bright lights on.

You cannot pass safely when driving on a two-way, two-lane street unless you can clearly see the road ahead, you can return to your lane before meeting oncoming traffic, and your vehicle is capable of the speed necessary to pass. Do not pass where it is illegal and unsafe to do so.

You should always look behind you to check for traffic when backing up. Only back up where it is safe and legal to do so.

Yellow lines are used to divide traffic moving in opposite directions.

Motorcycle operators have the right to use a complete traffic lane. Two motorcyclists may share a lane, but a car should never try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

This sign warns that especially slippery conditions exist when the road is wet.

This sign is placed at the beginning of one-way streets and ramps to indicate that you must not continue driving in your current direction.