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The tanker endorsement applies to drivers who wish to drive a tank in Class A, B, or C CDL. To add this endorsement to your CLP/CDL, you must pass a knowledge test on the problems posed by large volume liquid cargos. The South Carolina CDL tank vehicles test consists of 20 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 16 questions (80%). The SC tanker test covers the following sections of the South Carolina CDL Manual: Driving Safely, Combination Vehicles, Tank Vehicles, Hazardous Materials. Take this SC tanker practice test now to prepare for the actual test!
1. You or your employer must call the National Response Center when any of the following occur as a direct result of a HazMat incident, EXCEPT:
a person is killed.
spillage occurs.
black ice makes the road look wet.
an injured person requires hospitalization.
2. When checking the engine compartment:
the engine should be running.
the parking brake should be on.
you should put the gearshift in neutral.
wheels should not be chocked.
3. When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a bridge.
300 feet
200 feet
50 feet
100 feet
4. Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by:
barriers.
dividers.
bulkheads.
baffles.
5. Before leaving your vehicle unattended, you should:
Remove the keys.
Chock the wheels.
Apply the parking brake.
All of the above.
6. A tank endorsement is:
not required when transporting hazardous materials.
only required when transporting liquids.
only required when transporting gases.
required for both liquids and gases.
7. You should be extremely cautious when driving unbaffled liquid tankers, especially when:
they are empty.
going uphill.
starting or stopping.
None of the above.
8. You can determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS (anti-lock braking system) by:
checking if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.
checking for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel.
looking for wheel speed sensor wires coming from the rear of your brakes.
All of the above.
9. ABS helps you:
drive faster.
brake harder.
stop faster.
None of the above.
10. Empty vans are:
the same height as fully loaded ones.
lower than fully loaded ones.
higher than fully loaded ones.
None of the above.
 
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Here are the age requirements of the graduated driver's license program to obtain a class D driver's license in South Carolina:
  • For a beginner's permit, you must be at least 15 years old.
  • For a conditional driver’s license, you must be at least 15 but less than 16 years old and have held your permit for at least 180 days.
  • For a special restricted driver’s license, you need to be at least 16 but less than 17 years old. Additionally, you must have held your beginner’s permit for at least 180 days or have a conditional license.
  • For a regular driver’s license, you must have held a conditional or special restricted license for at least one year, or you must be at least 17 years old and have held a beginner’s permit for 180 days.

To take the DMV written test in South Carolina, you can visit a South Carolina DMV branch without appointment. It's important to note that permit tests are typically offered at specific hours, so contact the office you've chosen to find out when you have to go.
Make sure you've got all you need when you go to the DMV office. You must bring:
  • Proof of South Carolina residency (such as school or employment records, utility bills, bank statements, etc.). For a REAL ID permit, you'll need to present two proofs of residency.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship/identity, name, and date of birth.
  • Proof of Social Security Number.
If you're under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must sign the Consent for Minor at the DMV office, unless you are an emancipated minor or married.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the South Carolina Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Test your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.

New drivers in South Carolina face specific restrictions. If you have a beginner's permit, you can drive:
  • From 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old with one year or more of driving experience, seated near you.
  • From midnight to 6 a.m., with any driver listed on your Consent for Minor form, seated beside you.

If you have a conditional or special restricted license:
  • You can transport a maximum of two passengers under 21, unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 21 (except for siblings).
  • You can drive alone from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight savings time).
  • You can drive between 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight savings time) and midnight if accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21.
  • You can drive from midnight to 6 a.m. with a parent/guardian.

A beginner's permit remains valid for a period of twelve months. You have the option to renew it for another year if you're eligible. The renewal process can be completed online and you are required to pay a fee. However, if the permit has been expired for more than nine months, you'll need to retake the DMV test.

SC CDL Tanker Test

Number of questions: 20
Correct answers to pass:16
Passing score:80%
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