South Carolina (SC) DMV Practice Test: Driver’s License

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Pass the written test for your South Carolina driver’s license the first time! Use this free practice test to help you prepare.

Next up: Take the South Carolina DMV permit test. Longer sets of multiple choice questions to help you study.

SC DMV Sample Driver’s Test Questions

Use these sample questions in addition to the South Carolina DMV practice test above to study for your driver’s license written exam. These questions are based on information you can find in your official driver’s handbook. 

1. _ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

  1. Highway interchanges.
  2. Freeways.
  3. Intersections.
  4. Business districts.

2. Are bicyclists required to obey traffic laws and signs?

  1. Bicyclists are not required to obey yield signs.
  2. No, bicyclists do not need to obey any traffic laws.
  3. Yes, bicyclists must obey traffic laws.
  4. No, bicycles must be ridden on the sidewalk.

3. When you encounter an aggressive driver tailgating you, you should:

  1. Immediately change lanes.
  2. Slam on your brakes.
  3. Slow down and allow them to pass.
  4. Speed up to increase the distance between you.

4. A good defensive driver should:

  1. Anticipate the actions of other drivers.
  2. Look straight ahead at all times.
  3. Always drive slower than other vehicles on the road.
  4. Use their brakes at the last minute.

5. A funeral procession has the right-of-way at intersections, unless __.

  1. The traffic light is red.
  2. An emergency vehicle is responding to an emergency with lights or sirens.
  3. It is a Wednesday.
  4. It is turning left.

Please refer to the section below to find the answers to the sample questions above. 

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SC Permit Test Answers

Check your answers below to see how you did. Click through to find an explanation for each topic. Remember to read through your driver’s handbook to gain an understanding of each topic that may show up on the official exam. 

1. _ are the most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur. C. Intersections.

2. Are bicyclists required to obey traffic laws and signs? C. Yes, bicyclists must obey traffic laws.

3. When you encounter an aggressive driver tailgating you, you should: C. Slow down and allow them to pass.

4. A good defensive driver should: A. Anticipate the actions of other drivers.

5. A funeral procession has the right-of-way at intersections, unless __. B. An emergency vehicle is responding to an emergency with lights or sirens.

Continue studying for your South Carolina knowledge test with more free DMV practice tests and explanations in our DMV written test question and answers section. 

Study the South Carolina Driver’s Manual

All of the questions and answers that will show up on the real test can be found in the official driver’s handbook.

Here’s what you’ll find in the South Carolina driver’s manual:

  • How to get a license.
  • Traffic laws and rules of the road.
  • Safe driving habits.
  • Road signs and pavement markings.

Be sure to take the time to study the handbook and take some free practice tests so you can pass the knowledge test on your first try!

South Carolina DMV Written Test Requirements

There are 30 multiple-choice and true / false questions on the SC DMV written test.

You will have to answer at least 24 questions correctly to pass the exam (80%).

The questions are based on the material you can find in the driver’s manual.

Once you’re ready, you should make an appointment to visit your local SC DMV office, and be prepared to:

  • Complete an application for a new driver’s license or learner’s permit.
  • Be accompanied by your parent or legal guardian, if applicable.
  • Provide proof of your age, identity, residency, and legal presence.
  • Pass a vision test.
  • Pass the South Carolina permit test.
  • Pay the learner’s permit and testing fees.

For more information, check out the following topics:

After Passing the Written Exam

If you are under 18 years of age, you will first have to meet the requirements of a learner’s permit after passing the written exam.

If you are at least 18 years old, you can take a driving skills test and obtain a standard driver’s license after passing the written test.

South Carolina Driver’s License & Testing FAQs

Check out the FAQs below to find answers to common questions about getting your driver’s license and taking your written test.

For more information check out: South Carolina Driver’s License & Learner’s Permit FAQs

What is the minimum age to obtain a learner’s permit in South Carolina?

You must be at least 15 years old to obtain a student permit in South Carolina.

How long do you have to have a learner’s permit for if you are under 18?

If you are under 18, you will have to hold your beginner’s permit for at least 180 days.

What are the supervised driving requirements if you are under 18 in SC?

You must complete at least 40 hours of supervised driving practice with at least 10 hours completed at night.

What questions are on the SC DMV permit test?

You can expect multiple choice and true false questions based on topics in the SC DMV driver’s manual, such as:

  • Road rules.
  • Traffic laws.
  • Intersections.
  • Road signs.
  • Pedestrian safety.
  • School bus rules.
  • Headlight use.
  • Turn signals.
  • Driving in different weather conditions (snow, rain, fog, etc.)
  • Basic vehicle operation.

For more information about the written exam visit: South Carolina DMV Testing FAQs

How many questions are on the SC DMV permit test?

There are 30 questions on the written test in South Carolina.

How many questions can you miss on the permit test?

You must get at least 80% to pass the test (24 correct answers).

You can miss up to 6 questions.

How old must you be to apply for a driver’s license in South Carolina?

You must be at least 15 and a half years old to receive a restricted driver’s license.

You will qualify for a full driver’s license after having a one-year restricted driver’s license or when you turn 17 years old.

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