South Carolina: Right-of-way and turning — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Once you are in the lane you will turn from, how long should you stay in it?” · “On what kind of road should a three-point turnabout be used?”
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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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At an intersection with multiple lanes turning, what should you do?
- Identify and enter the lane from which you will turn
- Wait until you reach the corner to choose a lane
- Choose whichever lane has the fastest traffic
- Enter the lane farthest from where you will turn
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Correct answer: Identify and enter the lane from which you will turn
You should pick and enter the lane you will turn from before the turn.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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Once you are in the lane you will turn from, how long should you stay in it?
- Until you reach the stop line
- Until the first car ahead has turned
- Until the turn is completed
- Until the cross street is clear to see
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Correct answer: Until the turn is completed
You stay in your chosen lane until the turn is completed.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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Which maneuver uses a street, alley, or driveway to reverse your direction when it is not practical to drive around a block?
- A three-point turnabout
- A two-point turnabout
- A zipper merge
- A roundabout exit
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Correct answer: A two-point turnabout
A two-point turnabout uses a street, alley, or driveway to reverse direction when you cannot practically drive around the block.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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In a reverse two-point turnabout, which turn do you signal before you stop and check traffic?
- A left turn
- Four-way flashers
- No signal at all
- A right turn
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Correct answer: A right turn
In the reverse two-point turnabout you signal your intention to turn right, then stop and check traffic to the sides and rear.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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In a reverse two-point turnabout, how far do you move back before steering?
- Until the rear bumper reaches the near edge of the driveway
- Until the rear bumper is fully inside the driveway
- Until the rear wheels are against the far edge of the driveway
- Until the front bumper is even with the driveway
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Correct answer: Until the rear bumper reaches the near edge of the driveway
You back up until the rear bumper reaches the near edge of the driveway.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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While backing slowly in a reverse two-point turnabout, how should you steer?
- Slowly all the way to the left
- Rapidly all the way to the left
- Rapidly all the way to the right
- Gently, keeping the wheels straight
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Correct answer: Rapidly all the way to the right
While backing slowly you steer rapidly all the way to the right.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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In a reverse two-point turnabout, what do you do as the vehicle centers in the driveway?
- Keep the wheels turned and keep backing
- Straighten the wheels and stop
- Turn the wheels all the way to the left
- Shift to park and turn off the engine
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Correct answer: Straighten the wheels and stop
As the vehicle centers in the driveway you straighten the wheels and stop.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-2 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-2)
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To finish a reverse two-point turnabout, after you shift to drive and check both directions, what do you do if the way is clear?
- Signal and turn right into the proper lane
- Back out again without signaling
- Wait for another vehicle to pass first
- Signal and turn left into the proper lane
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Correct answer: Signal and turn left into the proper lane
Once in drive and clear in both directions, you signal and turn left into the proper lane and accelerate as appropriate.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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In a forward two-point turnabout, which turn do you signal before moving close to the center of the road?
- A left turn
- A right turn
- A stop
- Four-way flashers
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Correct answer: A left turn
The forward two-point turnabout starts with a check of the mirrors and a signal for a left turn.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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In a forward two-point turnabout, where do you move before turning into the driveway or alley?
- As close as possible to the right curb
- Across both lanes to the far edge
- Close to the center of the road
- Onto the shoulder of the road
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Correct answer: Close to the center of the road
You move close to the center of the road and turn into the driveway or alley as near as possible to the left side.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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In a forward two-point turnabout, when do you stop after turning into the driveway or alley?
- When the front bumper reaches the end of the driveway
- As the rear of the vehicle clears the curb or edge
- After the whole vehicle is well inside the driveway
- As soon as the front wheels leave the road
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Correct answer: As the rear of the vehicle clears the curb or edge
You stop as the rear of the vehicle clears the curb or edge of the driveway.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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In a forward two-point turnabout, which signal do you give after checking all directions and before shifting to reverse?
- A left turn signal
- Four-way flashers
- No signal at all
- A right turn signal
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Correct answer: A right turn signal
After stopping in the driveway you check all directions, signal a right turn and shift to reverse.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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In a forward two-point turnabout, how do you turn the steering wheel while moving slowly back?
- Quickly all the way to the right
- Slowly all the way to the left
- Quickly all the way to the left
- Gently, a quarter turn to the right
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Correct answer: Quickly all the way to the right
While moving slowly back you turn the wheel quickly all the way to the right.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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A three-point turnabout should be used only when the road is too narrow to make a U-turn and which other condition applies?
- Traffic is heavy in both directions
- You are on a road with three lanes
- You cannot go around the block
- You are driving in a residential area
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Correct answer: You cannot go around the block
The manual limits the three-point turnabout to narrow roads where a U-turn is impossible and you cannot go around the block.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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On what kind of road should a three-point turnabout be used?
- A four-lane road with light traffic
- A two-lane roadway that is not busy
- A busy two-lane street at rush hour
- A freeway entrance ramp
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Correct answer: A two-lane roadway that is not busy
The manual says to use a three-point turnabout only on a two-lane roadway that is not busy.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)
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If the street is busy, what does the manual say is better than a three-point turnabout?
- Stopping and waiting for the street to empty
- Backing slowly down the street
- Honking to warn traffic and turning anyway
- Circling an entire city block
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Correct answer: Circling an entire city block
On a busy street it is better to circle an entire city block than to make a three-point turnabout.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual (2026 (posted April 2026)), page 7-3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7-3)