SOUTH CAROLINA DMV PRACTICE TEST

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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in South Carolina must have a driver license or learner's permit. To apply for a learner's permit, you must be 15 years of age or older. You must provide a birth certificate, proof of residency, social security card or equivalent, and must pass the vision and knowledge tests. The South Carolina written knowledge test covers the contents of the South Carolina Driver's Manual, and includes questions on road signs, road rules and safe driving practices. The SC DMV written test consists of 30 questions, and you'll need at least 24 correct answers to pass (80% or higher). Practice with this sample DMV test to get ready for the official South Carolina driver's license test.
1. At intersections marked with stop lines, drivers must:
Come to a complete stop.
Signal other vehicles to stop.
Slow down and enter the intersection.
2. Bicycles:
Are considered vehicles and have the same rights as motorized vehicles.
Do not have the same rights as motorized vehicles.
Are required to stay on bicycle paths.
3. If the roadway is wet, you should:
Maintain the same speed.
Reduce your speed.
Turn on your four way flashers and continue.
4. This sign warns drivers of:
narrow bridge sign
A dip in the road. Drivers should be ready to stop if the dip is filled with water.
A bridge ahead, wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.
A reduction of lanes.
5. When making a turn, drivers should give a turn signal for at least the last ___ feet before they make their turn.
100
10
30
6. When driving on a roadway with a single broken white line:
You may cross the broken white line to change lanes.
You may change lanes only if you are in the right lane.
You may not cross the broken white line.
7. When driving in fog, you should:
Increase your speed to avoid causing an accident.
Turn on your high beam headlights.
Slow down and use your low beam headlights.
8. On rainy, snowy or foggy days, you should turn on your windshield wipers and:
Pump your brakes when driving on wet pavement.
Use your headlights so other drivers can see your vehicle.
Immediately come to a complete stop.
9. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:
Defensive drivers.
Other drivers traveling to their left.
Flaggers at construction sites.
10. If you are following a truck, you should:
Place yourself so the driver can see you in their side mirrors.
Stay out of its blind spot to the rear.
All of the above.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.