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.

Check your side view mirror.
Check your rearview mirror.
Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
All of the above.

Eating, drinking, or smoking.
Talking or texting on a cellular phone.
Changing a radio station or CD.
All of the above.

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South carolina driver's examination

You are driving on a road with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction. You should:

You are required to stop your vehicle:

When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Alcohol is:

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

Motorists are not required to yield to pedestrians when they walk against a traffic light.

This road sign means:

Distracted driving may be caused by:

Drive in any lane.
Drive in the left lane, except to pass.
Drive in the right lane, except to pass.

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.
Where there is a red traffic light.
Both of the above.

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

A stimulant.
An antihistamine.
A depressant.

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