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South Carolina Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions
Lane use, merging, passing safely and freeway driving.
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Question 1
On a multi-lane road, which lane is for passing slower vehicles?
The right-most lane
Any lane
The left-most lane
The shoulder
Correct answer: The left-most lane
On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is for passing; never pass on the shoulder.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 2
Is it legal to pass on a paved shoulder?
Yes, with hazards on
Yes, if it is paved
Yes, when traffic in the lane is heavy
No, never pass on the shoulder
Correct answer: No, never pass on the shoulder
Never pass on the shoulder, paved or not; it is an emergency stopping lane.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 3
How far ahead should you signal before passing?
25 feet
100 feet or more
50 feet
Signaling is optional
Correct answer: 100 feet or more
When it is safe to pass, signal your intentions 100 feet or more before passing.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 4
When passing, when can you return to your lane?
When your door passes its bumper
As soon as you are alongside
After three seconds
When the passed car's front shows in your mirror
Correct answer: When the passed car's front shows in your mirror
Continue to pass until the complete front of the passed vehicle is visible in your rearview mirror.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 5
What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?
Speed up
Brake hard
Move onto the shoulder to let them get by
Stay in your lane at a constant speed
Correct answer: Stay in your lane at a constant speed
When being passed, stay in your lane and keep a constant speed to let the driver pass.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 6
Where should you NOT attempt to pass?
On a straight road with a dashed line
On a multi-lane highway
Before a railroad crossing or bridge
When the road ahead is clear
Correct answer: Before a railroad crossing or bridge
Don't pass with oncoming traffic, on curves or hills, at intersections, or before a railroad crossing or bridge.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Passing
Question 7
A lane is closed ahead and traffic is backing up. What does the zipper merge ask you to do?
Stop until the lane opens
Drive on the shoulder
Merge as early as possible
Stay in your lane, then take turns at the merge
Correct answer: Stay in your lane, then take turns at the merge
Stay in your current lane until the point of merge, then take turns easing into the open lane.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Zipper Merge (Late Merge)
Question 8
When should you NOT use the zipper merge?
When traffic moves at highway speed with no backup
When a lane closed sign is posted
In construction zones
When traffic is slow and heavy
Correct answer: When traffic moves at highway speed with no backup
When traffic moves at highway speeds with no backups, move sooner into the lane that will stay open.
Source: Section 7: General Driving β Zipper Merge (Late Merge)
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