SC DMV Practice Test

When driving in fog, you should use your low beam lights.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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.

This sign means:

• divided highway

• railroad warning

• no passing zone

If you are driving in another driver's blind spot, you should:

• move forward or drop back so the other driver can see you

• keep at a steady pace

• stay in the driver's blind spot

• honk to let them know you are there

Answer explanation

Do not drive in someone else's blind spot. Move forward or drop back so that the other driver can see you.

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.

Alcohol is:

• a stimulant

• an antihistamine

• a depressant

When in a travel lane on the roadway:

• You may stop to drop off passengers

• you may stop to look up an address

• You may make a U-turn or back up if you get on the wrong entrance ramp

• Don't stop for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.

Answer explanation

You should not stop in a travel lane for any reason. Instead, keep moving until you can safely pull off the road. If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up. Go to the next turn or exit or where you can safely turn around.

A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:

• a loss of hearing

• pollution

• carbon monoxide poisoning

• poor engine performance

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 the hearing the officer.

• All of the above

Only ____ can lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and reduce alcohol's effects on a body.

• drinking caffeine

• Eating foods high in fat

• time

How can you help prevent rear-ended collisions?

• Avoid sudden stops

• Before stopping, check your mirrors and blind spots for traffic

• Release the gas pedal and let your vehicle slow before applying the brakes

• All of the above