Signs, Signals, & Markings
This 8-sided red sign is the only one of its shape and requires a complete cessation of movement.
What is a Stop Sign?
In South Carolina, you must use your turn signal at least this many feet before making a turn.
What is 100 feet?
The SC manual recommends this "rule" for maintaining a safe following distance behind the car in front of you.
What is the 4-second rule?
This SC law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down significantly when approaching an emergency vehicle with its lights on.
What is the Move-Over Law?
This is the minimum age a resident of South Carolina can apply for a Beginner's Permit.
What is 15 years old?
When encountering this type of flashing light at an intersection, a driver must stop and then proceed only when it is safe.
What is a Flashing Red Light? (Equivalent to a Stop Sign)
If two vehicles reach a four-way stop at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver in this position.
Who is the driver on the right?
If your tires lose contact with the road due to water, you should do this instead of slamming on the brakes.
When passing a bicyclist, South Carolina law requires you to maintain at least this much space between your car and the bike.
What is 3 feet?
Before you can take the road test for your license, you must have held your Beginner's Permit for at least this many days.
What is 180 days?
This type of pavement marking on your side of the center line means that you are legally prohibited from passing other vehicles.
What is a Solid Yellow Line?
This is the hand signal used to indicate a left turn when your lights are not working.
What is extending the left arm horizontally out the window?
You must dim your high beam headlights when you are within this many feet of an oncoming vehicle.
What is 500 feet?
If a tire suddenly goes flat, you should grip the steering wheel firmly, keep the car going straight, and do this regarding the brakes.
What is avoiding braking until the vehicle has slowed down?
Under South Carolina's Zero Tolerance Law, a person under 21 can lose their license if their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is at or above this percentage.
What is 0.02%?
This three-sided is red and white and tells you to slow down and let other vehicles or pedestrians pass before you.
What is a Yield Sign?
Drivers traveling in either direction must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights, unless they are on this specific type of highway.
What is a highway with four or more lanes with a median or physical barrier?
Before changing lanes, you should check your mirrors and perform this physical action to see vehicles in your blind spots.
If your brakes suddenly stop working, this is the first thing you should try to build up pressure.
What is pumping the brake pedal several times?
A beginner's permit driver may only drive between midnight and 6:00am if they are accompanied by this specific person.
What is a licensed parent or legal guardian?
A yellow or fluorescent lime-green sign shaped like a pentagon (5 sides) indicates this specific area.
What is a School Zone or School Crossing?
It is illegal to park within this many feet of a fire hydrant.
What is 15 feet?
When driving in heavy fog, you should use this specific headlight setting to avoid glare.
What are Low Beams?
You must report a traffic accident to the DMV if there is an injury, a death, or property damage exceeding this dollar amount.
What is $1000?
The driver is legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers under this age are wearing a seatbelt or child restraint.
What is 18 years old?