South Carolina permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the South Carolina permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the South Carolina driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the South Carolina DMV
Which habit helps keep your vehicle from skidding when the road is slippery?
Slippery pavement gives your tires less traction, so lose speed before a curve or intersection rather than while you are in it. Speeding into a curve, or waiting until you are already descending a hill to downshift, makes a skid more likely.
Practice for South Carolina
Questions on South Carolina laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in South Carolina sees these sets. 439 practice questions: the South Carolina sets, national lessons and road signs.
South Carolina exam simulator
30 random questions from the South Carolina practice pool, 80% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The South Carolina manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for South Carolina.
South Carolina CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the South Carolina driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
South Carolina driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 24 of 30 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the South Carolina DMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
South Carolina permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the South Carolina permit test?
The South Carolina knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the South Carolina DMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in South Carolina?
In South Carolina you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15. Check the South Carolina DMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real South Carolina DMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the South Carolina driver handbook and South Carolina law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the South Carolina DMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for South Carolina and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the South Carolina DMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the South Carolina DMV.