Free South Carolina DMV Practice Test 2026 (SC)

Question 1

How close to the ends of a safety zone may you park in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

No closer than 30 feet

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No closer than 50 feet

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No closer than 15 feet

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No closer than 20 feet

Question 2

Which of these is a location where South Carolina law never allows parking?

Accepted Answer

On a bridge, in a tunnel, or on railroad tracks

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A gravel shoulder outside town

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A metered space downtown

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A residential street at night

Question 3

When parking outside a South Carolina business or residential district, how far must the stopped vehicle be visible in each direction?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

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100 feet

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150 feet

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300 feet

Question 4

Where should you park when stopping outside a South Carolina business or residential district?

Accepted Answer

Off the roadway whenever practicable

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In the right travel lane

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In the median

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Facing traffic on the left shoulder

Question 5

When should a South Carolina driver use high-beam headlights at night?

Accepted Answer

When there are no oncoming vehicles

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In fog, rain, or snow

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When following closely behind another vehicle

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Only on interstate highways

Question 6

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must a South Carolina driver dim high-beam headlights?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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1,000 feet

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200 feet

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300 feet

Question 7

When following another vehicle, at what distance must a South Carolina driver switch to low beams?

Accepted Answer

When less than 200 feet behind

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When less than 500 feet behind

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When less than 300 feet behind

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Low beams are never required when following

Question 8

Which headlights should a South Carolina driver use in fog, rain, or snow?

Accepted Answer

Low beams

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High beams

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Parking lights only

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Hazard lights only

Question 9

Under South Carolina's Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, what is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Physically holding or supporting a mobile electronic device with any part of the body

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Using an earpiece for a phone call

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Listening to the radio

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Using a wrist-worn device for voice communication

Question 10

What is the fine for a first offense under South Carolina's Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act?

Accepted Answer

$100

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$200

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$25

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$50

Question 11

What penalty applies to a second or subsequent South Carolina hands-free violation?

Accepted Answer

$200 plus two points

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$100 and no points

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$500 and license suspension

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A warning letter only

Question 12

Which device use is still allowed under South Carolina's hands-free law?

Accepted Answer

Using an earpiece or wrist-worn device for voice communication

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Reading a text at a red light

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Typing an email while stopped in traffic

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Watching a video mounted on the dash

Question 13

What is South Carolina's minimum bodily injury liability coverage per person?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$30,000

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$50,000

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$15,000

Question 14

What is South Carolina's minimum bodily injury liability coverage per accident?

Accepted Answer

$50,000

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$25,000

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$40,000

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$100,000

Question 15

What is South Carolina's minimum property damage liability coverage per accident?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

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$10,000

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$50,000

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$15,000

Question 16

In addition to liability limits, what coverage must a South Carolina auto policy include?

Accepted Answer

Matching uninsured motorist coverage

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Comprehensive coverage

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Gap coverage

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Collision coverage

Question 17

What is the minimum age to legally drive a golf cart on South Carolina roads?

Accepted Answer

16

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18

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14

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15

Question 18

On which South Carolina roads may a permitted golf cart be operated during the day?

Accepted Answer

Secondary streets and highways posted 35 mph or less

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Only private property

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Any road including interstates

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Only roads posted 55 mph or less

Question 19

How far from the registered address may a South Carolina golf cart be driven during the day?

Accepted Answer

Within four miles

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There is no distance limit

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Within ten miles

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Within two miles

Question 20

What does a slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle travels less than 25 mph

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The vehicle is disabled

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The vehicle is carrying hazardous material

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The vehicle is a farm vehicle only

Question 21

What color are warning signs in South Carolina, and what shape are they usually?

Accepted Answer

Yellow and usually diamond-shaped

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Orange and rectangular

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White and octagonal

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Green and round

Question 22

What color are work-zone and temporary traffic control signs in South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Orange

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Blue

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Yellow

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White

Question 23

What background color do South Carolina regulatory signs use?

Accepted Answer

White

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Green

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Orange

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Yellow

Question 24

What can result from endangering a highway worker in a South Carolina work zone?

Accepted Answer

A fine and points against your driving record

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No penalty if no injury occurs

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A written warning only

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Loss of the vehicle registration

Question 25

Roughly how much braking distance does the South Carolina manual cite for a vehicle traveling 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes?

Accepted Answer

About 158 feet

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About 88 feet

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About 250 feet

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About 120 feet

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