Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — 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. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 30 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | South Carolina Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 30 (5% 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 (30)
1. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
- Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
- Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
- Slam on your brakes and stop.
- Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed. ✓
Answer: D. Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
2. If you experience a tire blowout:
- Tap or pump the brakes.
- Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly. ✓
- Apply the brakes firmly and quickly.
Answer: B. Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.
3. Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:
- Are making a turn.
- Have your emergency brake on.
- Are changing lanes.
- Are slowing down or stopping. ✓
Answer: D. Are slowing down or stopping.
4. Before starting a parked vehicle, you should:
- Check the fuel gauge, adjust the volume on the radio, and shift gears.
- Adjust the side mirror and make sure your heater works.
- Adjust the seat, adjust the mirrors, and fasten your safety belt. ✓
Answer: C. Adjust the seat, adjust the mirrors, and fasten your safety belt.
5. When you are backing up, it is usually best to:
- Steer with one hand while looking into the rearview mirror.
- Open the driver side door and look back.
- Steer with both hands while looking into the side view mirror.
- Steer with one hand while looking over your shoulder through the rear window. ✓
Answer: D. Steer with one hand while looking over your shoulder through the rear window.
6. If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:
- Use only the lap belt.
- Use both the lap and shoulder belts. ✓
- Use only the shoulder belt.
Answer: B. Use both the lap and shoulder belts.
7. In inclement weather, you should:
- Steer off the road.
- Drive in a low gear.
- Steer and brake smoothly. ✓
Answer: C. Steer and brake smoothly.
8. If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:
- Seat belts should still be worn. ✓
- Seat belts do not need to be worn.
- Seat belts should be worn behind the back.
Answer: A. Seat belts should still be worn.
9. Before switching on the ignition, you should:
- Be sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.
- Be sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.
- Be sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.
- Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts. ✓
Answer: D. Be sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.
10. When steering a vehicle:
- Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides.
- Use a firm but gentle grip on the steering wheel, using your fingers and not your palms.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: C. All of the above.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Not yet verified
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook