South Carolina Permit 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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
Having a driver's license is:
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A requirement.
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A constitutional right.
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A privilege.
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2.
Which of the following is NOT correct. When making a turn, drivers should:
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Give a turn signal for at least 10 feet before you make the turn.
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Slow down to a safe turning speed.
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Always scan for pedestrians before starting a left turn.
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3.
The picture shows:
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A divided highway with a shared lane.
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A two-way roadway with a center lane for left turns.
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A highway with a reversible lane.
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4.
In a heavy rain, tires can ride on a thin film of water, without touching the road. This is called:
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Rainplaning.
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Waterplaning.
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Hydroplaning.
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You are going to make a left turn from a dedicated left-turn lane when a yellow arrow appears for your lane. You should:
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Speed up to get through the intersection.
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Be prepared to obey the next signal that appears.
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Stop and not turn under any circumstances.
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6.
This road sign means:
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Right turn is not permitted.
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You may turn right after yielding the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
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Left turns are permitted.
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7.
This road sign means:
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No trucks allowed.
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Hill or downgrade up ahead.
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Truck stop ahead.
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You must signal a turn or lane change at least ___feet ahead.
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200
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10
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100
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When entering an interstate highway, you:
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Must yield to drivers already on the interstate.
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You must wait for the full lane to be clear.
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Have the right of way.
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When passing on a multi-lane highway:
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Be sure the passing lane is clear.
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Pass only on the right.
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There is no need to signal.
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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.