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South Carolina: Right-of-way and turning — Part 1 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “Which lane should you be in when you are turning?” · “As you finish a turn and accelerate, what should you make sure of?”

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Questions are original and based on the official manual "South Carolina Driver's Manual" (2026 (posted April 2026)), South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

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  1. Yielding right-of-way rules are only a guide. What must always be considered at each intersection?

    Two vehicles approaching an intersection with no traffic signs or signals
    • Only which vehicle is the largest
    • Only which driver is traveling faster
    • The situation and circumstances there
    • Only the posted speed limit on the road
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    Correct answer: The situation and circumstances there

    No one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way; the situation and circumstances at each intersection must always be considered.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  2. At an intersection, which driver should you yield the right-of-way to?

    Top view of a rural crossroads between tall corn fields with no signs or signals; a pickup approaches from the left as your blue car approaches from below.
    • The driver who arrives after you do
    • The driver who is traveling faster
    • The driver in the larger vehicle
    • The driver who is at or arrives before you
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    Correct answer: The driver who is at or arrives before you

    You yield to the driver who is at or arrives before you at the intersection.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  3. A bicyclist is still in the intersection when you arrive. What should you do?

    A red car approaching an intersection where the bottom lamp of the traffic signal is lit, while a bicyclist rides across the intersection ahead of it.
    • Go ahead, because bicycles are small and slow
    • Speed up to clear the intersection first
    • Honk so the bicyclist moves out of your way
    • Yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist
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    Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to the bicyclist

    You yield to pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers who are still in the intersection.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  4. When you are making a left turn, to whom should you yield the right-of-way?

    A blue car turning left on green, with an oncoming car, a car on the cross street and a pedestrian in the crosswalk
    • Drivers behind you in your lane
    • Drivers in the opposing traffic lane
    • Drivers who are turning right on the cross street
    • Drivers who arrive after you at the intersection
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    Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane

    A driver turning left yields to drivers in the opposing traffic lane.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  5. You and another driver arrive at the same time at a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs. Who should yield?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with a STOP sign on each corner: a blue car is stopped at its line at the bottom, a red car at its line on the left and a white car at its line on the right.
    • You should yield to the driver on your left
    • You should yield to the driver across from you
    • You should yield to the driver on your right
    • You should go first and let the other driver wait
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    Correct answer: You should yield to the driver on your right

    At a four-way stop, when both arrive together, you yield to the driver on your right.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  6. You are entering a public highway from a driveway or a private road. To whom should you yield the right-of-way?

    A blue car at the end of a driveway facing a main road with traffic both ways and a pedestrian on the sidewalk
    • Drivers on the public highway
    • Only drivers coming from your left
    • Only drivers who are turning
    • No one, because you are already moving
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    Correct answer: Drivers on the public highway

    Drivers entering from a driveway or private road yield to drivers already on the public highway.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  7. You are on the entrance or acceleration ramp of a limited access or interstate highway. To whom should you yield?

    A blue car with its left signal on in the acceleration lane of an entrance ramp beside a multi-lane highway with traffic
    • Drivers already on the highway
    • Drivers who are exiting the highway
    • Drivers who are following you on the ramp
    • No one, because the ramp has the right-of-way
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    Correct answer: Drivers already on the highway

    On an entrance or acceleration ramp, you yield to drivers already on the interstate.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  8. At a stop sign, what must you look for?

    A red car driving toward a STOP sign at a crossroads of two roads with dashed yellow center lines.
    • Only vehicles approaching from the right, and yield only to them
    • Only pedestrians already in the crosswalk, and yield only to them
    • Only vehicles that are stopped at the stop sign across from you
    • Crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions, and yield
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    Correct answer: Crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions, and yield

    At a stop sign you look for crossing vehicles and pedestrians in all directions and yield the right-of-way.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-10 · Open this page in the manual

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  9. What does a yield sign mean?

    A red and white YIELD sign
    • Stop completely, then go when the way is clear of all other traffic
    • Slow down and let traffic that has the right-of-way cross before you enter
    • Speed up to merge ahead of cross traffic that is still far away
    • Stop only if another vehicle is already stopped at the intersection
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    Correct answer: Slow down and let traffic that has the right-of-way cross before you enter

    A yield sign means you slow down and allow traffic with the right-of-way to cross before you enter.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 6-10 · Open this page in the manual

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  10. When you are about to turn, what should you search all corners for?

    A blue car driving up a residential street toward a crossing street, with houses, lawns and sidewalks on the corners and no signs or signals.
    • Traffic controls, pedestrians, and vehicles
    • Only vehicles that are following you
    • Open parking spaces and side driveways
    • Billboards and business signs nearby
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    Correct answer: Traffic controls, pedestrians, and vehicles

    Before a turn you should check every corner for traffic controls, pedestrians and other vehicles, and signal what you plan to do.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  11. Which lane should you be in when you are turning?

    • The lane farthest from the direction you want to turn
    • The center lane of the road
    • The lane closest to the direction you want to turn
    • Whichever lane has the least traffic
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    Correct answer: The lane closest to the direction you want to turn

    You should enter and stay in the lane nearest the direction of your turn.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  12. While making a turn, where should you direct your gaze?

    • Down at the pavement just in front of your bumper
    • Through the turn to the farthest point possible
    • At the vehicle directly ahead of you only
    • At the turn signal indicator on your dashboard
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    Correct answer: Through the turn to the farthest point possible

    The manual tells drivers to look through the turn to the farthest point possible along the intended path.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  13. As you finish a turn and accelerate, what should you make sure of?

    • That your hazard flashers are turned on
    • That your headlights are on high beam
    • That your horn has been sounded
    • That your turn signal has been cancelled
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    Correct answer: That your turn signal has been cancelled

    After turning you accelerate smoothly, make sure the turn signal is cancelled, and stay aware of traffic behind you.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  14. What should you avoid doing before making a right turn?

    Overhead view of a city street corner with crosswalks on all sides; the blue car approaches the corner with its right signal blinking and no one else is around.
    • Swinging wide to the left before the turn
    • Signaling your intention to turn right
    • Checking for pedestrians at the corner
    • Slowing down as you approach the turn
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    Correct answer: Swinging wide to the left before the turn

    For a right turn the manual says to avoid swinging wide to the left before making the turn.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-1 · Open this page in the manual

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  15. From which part of your lane should you always make a right turn?

    • The center of the lane
    • The left-most portion
    • The right-most portion
    • Any portion with the most room
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    Correct answer: The right-most portion

    A right turn is always made from the right-most portion of your lane.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  16. When you make a left turn, what must you do about oncoming traffic?

    Top view of a crossroads of two residential streets with no signs or signals: a blue car with its left turn signal blinking approaches the intersection, and a red car comes toward it in the opposite lane.
    • Go first if you signaled early
    • Yield to oncoming traffic
    • Speed up to clear the lane first
    • Honk and proceed ahead of it
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    Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual

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  17. From which part of your lane should you always make a left turn?

    • The right-most portion of the lane
    • The center of the lane
    • Whichever part is widest
    • The left-most portion
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    Correct answer: The left-most portion

    A left turn is always made from the left-most portion of your lane.

    Source: ⁨South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026))⁩, page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual

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