Right of Way & Intersections — South Carolina
South Carolina permit practice test: 555 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 39 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | South Carolina Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 39 (7% of 555 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (39)
1. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
- A solid red light.
- A flashing yellow light.
- A solid green light.
- A flashing red light. ✓
Answer: D. A flashing red light.
2. Which statement is true?
- You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
- You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. ✓
- You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.
Answer: B. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
3. When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
- Maintain their speed and proceed.
- Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
- Yield to all other drivers.
- Be prepared to yield. ✓
Answer: D. Be prepared to yield.
4. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:
- Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict. ✓
- Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
- Should slow down but never stop.
Answer: A. Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
5. You must yield for emergency vehicles:
- Under no circumstances.
- When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren. ✓
- Only when other vehicles yield.
- None of the above.
Answer: B. When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
6. When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?
- Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
- Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
- At all times. ✓
Answer: C. At all times.
7. When using roundabouts or traffic circles, you should:
- Slow down as you approach the circle.
- Yield to any traffic, pedestrians, or bicyclists already in the circle.
- Enter to the right, but steer left in a counterclockwise direction.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
8. Which statement about right-of-way laws is true?
- If two vehicles begin to enter an intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left has the right-of-way.
- When turning left at an intersection, you may turn before oncoming traffic passes.
- You may make a right turn in front of a crossing pedestrian.
- You should never demand the right-of-way. ✓
Answer: D. You should never demand the right-of-way.
9. A driver should:
- Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
- Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
- Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way. ✓
Answer: C. Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.
10. When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?
- After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic
- After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed ✓
- After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection
- After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph
Answer: B. After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook