Directions: South Carolina issues both five-year and ten-year licenses. If you are a United States citizen and you visit a DMV branch office to obtain an original or renewal license, you will receive a ten-year license unless you are 65 years of age or older. Persons who are 65 years of age or older may not obtain a ten year license, but will be issued a five year license

To apply for a beginner’s permit, you must be at least 15 years of age or older. You must provide a birth certificate, social security card or its equivalent, proof of residency, and must pass the vision and knowledge tests.

The Knowledge tests include 30 multiple choice questions

If you answer at least 24 questions correctly from the sample tests provided here you will be well prepared to take the knowledge test for your learner's permit.

If a stop sign is posted.
If a crossing gate is lowered.
If the crossing lights are flashing.
All of the above.

Turn right after making a complete stop.
Right turns are not permitted.
Left turns are permitted.
None of the above.

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South carolina driver's examination

A U-turn is not permitted:

This road sign means:

When approaching a four-way stop, drivers must yield the right-of-way to all motorists who arrived before them.

A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is:

You are approaching a railroad crossing and you do not see or hear a train. You must stop:

Which of the following are factors commonly contributing to traffic crashes?

This road sign means:

When a stop line is present at a stop sign, drivers must stop:

In a parking lot.
On or near any curve or hill.
On a straight roadway with a clear view for 500 feet in both directions.

Flagger ahead.
Turn left at the intersection.
Last turn before a toll road.

Permitted from the side next to the solid yellow line.
Not permitted from either direction.
Permitted from the side next to the broken yellow line.

Exceeding the posted speed limit and driving too fast for conditions or circumstances.
Getting adequate rest and staying alert.
Scanning the environment and staying focused on the driving task.

At the line.
On top of the line.
Only if pedestrians are in the crosswalk.

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	30
Passing score:	24

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