South Carolina Driver's License 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
This road sign means:
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Lane shifting.
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Turn left at the intersection.
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Flagger ahead.
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2.
Which statement about speed is true?
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Very few collisions are caused by persons driving too slowly.
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Drivers should always drive the speed limit.
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Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
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This sign indicates:
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That you must yield the right-of-way.
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The entrance to a dead-end street.
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That you must not drive past this sign.
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At night, if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams, you should look toward the right edge of the road.
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True.
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False.
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5.
This road sign means:
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Stop.
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Traffic signal ahead.
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Yield the right-of-way.
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This sign warns drivers of:
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Low clearance.
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A narrow bridge ahead.
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A dip in the road ahead.
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You are entering a roadway from a private road, and you need to turn left. You have to yield to:
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Vehicles from the right.
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Vehicles from both directions.
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Vehicles from the left.
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8.
To back up safely, before you enter and start your vehicle, you should:
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Check behind the vehicle before you get in it. When inside adjust the seat, mirrors and fasten the safety belt.
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Start the engine, adjust the side mirror and check the fuel gauge.
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Check the gear shift and the defroster.
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Air bags are meant to _________ seat belts.
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replace
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fix
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work with
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10.
This road sign means:
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Right turn on red light permitted.
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All traffic must turn right at next intersection.
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No right turn.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.