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SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 4-Basic
Collision Reporting, Uniform Traffic
Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation,
Vehicle Tactics, Mind Armor
56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be required - correct
answer-A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is
reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential
hazards then existing. Speed must be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle,
or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and
the duty of a person to use care.
Top 5 Reasons for Collisions - correct answer-Too Fast for Conditions-typically rear impact
collisions
Following too Closely-typically rear impact collisions
Fail to Yield the Right of Way-typically angular impact collisions
Disregarding Traffic Sign or Signal-typically side impact collisions
Improper Lane Use/Change-typically side swipe collisions
56-5-1930 Following Too Closely - correct answer-The driver of a motor vehicle shall not
follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for
the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.
56-5-2320, Vehicles Turning Left - correct answer-The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to
the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the
right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the
intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
56-5-2310 Vehicles Approaching or Entering an Intersection - correct answer-(a) When two
vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the
same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on
the right.
(b) The right-of-way rule in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and as otherwise
provided in this chapter.
56-5-2330 Stop signs and yield signs - correct answer-(a) Preferential right-of-way may be
indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by the Department of Transportation or
local authorities.
(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching
a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before entering the crosswalk
on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting
,roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway
before entering it. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle
in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an
immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the
intersection or junction of roadways.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow
down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop,
shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before entering the cross-walk on the
near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway
where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting road before entering it.
After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the
intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate
hazard during the time the driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of
roadways. If such driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction
of roadways, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, the collision shall be deemed
prima facie evidence of his failure to yield right-of-way.
56-5-2350 vehicle entering the roadway - correct answer-The driver of a vehicle about to
enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the
right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.
56-5-2360, Approach of Emergency Vehicles - correct answer-Upon approach of an
authorized emergency vehicle, every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and drive to a
position parallel to and as close to as possible to the right hand edge of curb of the roadway
clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in that position until they have passed.
56-5-2370 highway construction and maintenance - correct answer-(a) The driver of a
vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged
in work upon a highway within any highway traffic construction or maintenance area
indicated by official traffic-control devices.
(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle obviously and
actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such vehicle displays flashing lights
meeting the requirements of Section 56-5-4650.
56-5-2740 place where drivers shall stop for stop signs - correct answer-Every driver of a
vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of
the intersection or, in the event there is no crosswalk, shall stop at a clearly marked stop line
but, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting highway where the driver has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting highway before entering the intersection except when
directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic-control signal.
56-5-1900 driving on roadways laned for traffic - correct answer-Whenever any roadway has
been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic the following rules in addition to
all others consistent herewith shall apply:
,(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall
not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be
made with safety.
(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of
traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing
another vehicle traveling in the same direction when the center lane is clear of traffic within a
safe distance or in preparation for making a left turn or where the center lane is at the time
allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding
and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.
(c) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a
designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular
direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the
directions of every such device.
(d) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on
sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of such devices.
56-5-1210 duties of driver involved in accident resulting in death or person injury - correct
answer-(A) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or the death of
a person immediately shall stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to it as
possible. He then shall return to and in every event shall remain at the scene of the accident
until he has fulfilled the requirements of Section 56-5-1230. However, he may temporarily
leave the scene to report the accident to the proper authorities. The stop must be made
without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. A person who fails to stop or to comply
with the requirements of this section is guilty of:
(1) a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor
more than one year or fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand
dollars, or both, when injury results but great bodily injury or death does not result;
(2) a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than thirty days nor more than
ten years and fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars
when great bodily injury results; or
(3) a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than one year nor more than
twenty-five years and fined not less than ten thousand dollars nor more than twenty-five
thousand dollars when death results.
(B) Law enforcement officers or authorized employees of the Department of Transportation
may move or have removed from the traveled way all disabled vehicles and vehicles
involved in an accident and any debris caused by motor vehicle traffic collisions where it can
be accomplished safely and may result in the improved safety or traffic flow upon the road;
however, where a vehicle has been involved in an accident resulting in great bodily injury or
death to a person, the vehicle shall not be moved until it is authorized by the invest
, department - correct answer-means the Department of Motor Vehicles when the term refers
to the duties, functions, and responsibilities of the former Motor Vehicle Division of the
Department of Public Safety and means the Department of Public Safety otherwise and in
Section 56-3-840.
TR-310 - correct answer-SCDMV accident report form
great bodily injury - correct answer-means bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of
death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of
the function of a bodily member or organ.
56-5-1220 duties of driver involved in accident resulting in damage to attended vehicles -
correct answer-(A) The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to
a vehicle which is driven or attended by a person immediately shall stop the vehicle at the
scene of the accident or as close to it as possible, but shall return to and in every event shall
remain at the scene of the accident until he has fulfilled the requirements of Section
56-5-1230. However, he may temporarily leave the scene to report the accident to the proper
authorities. A person who fails to stop or comply with the requirements of this subsection is
guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year
or fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, or both.
(B) If a disabled vehicle or a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a
vehicle is obstructing traffic, the driver of the vehicle shall make every reasonable effort to
move any vehicle that is capable of being driven safely off the roadway as defined by
Section 56-5-460 so as not to block the flow of traffic. The driver or any other person who
has moved a motor vehicle to facilitate the flow of traffic as provided in this subsection
before the arrival of a law enforcement officer shall not be considered liable or at fault
regarding the cause of the accident solely by reason of moving the vehicle pursuant to this
section.
(C) State and local authorities may erect signs along highways and streets that instruct the
public that the driver of a disabled vehicle or a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only
in damage to vehicles shall make every reasonable effort to move any vehicle that is
capable of being driven off the roadway.
56-5-1230 duty to give information and render aid - correct answer-The driver of any vehicle
involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle
which is driven or attended by any person shall give his name, address and the registration
number of the vehicle he is driving and shall upon request and if available exhibit his driver's
license to the person struck or the driver or occupant of or person attending any vehicle
collided with and shall render to any person injured in such accident reasonable assistance,
including the carrying or making arrangements for the carrying of such person to a physician,
surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is
necessary or if such carrying is requested by the injured person.
56-5-1240 duties of driver involved in accident involving unattended vehicle - correct
answer-The driver of any vehicle which collides with any vehicle which is unattended shall
immediately stop and shall then and there either locate and notify the operator or owner of
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