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.

On a wet or icy road.
On paved highways.
When driving at night.
All of the above.

0.05 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.1 percent.

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South carolina driver's examination

When approaching a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog, you should:

You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car:

Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

It is unlawful to:

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

Stop until the person is well away from the roadway.
Honk your horn as you pass them.
Carefully drive around them.

If the vehicle ahead of you is turning left.
Under no circumstances.
If the shoulder is wide enough.

Use only the lap belt.
Use both the lap and shoulder belts.
Use only the shoulder belt.

Pass another vehicle in any marked no passing zone.
Pass another vehicle over a railroad crossing.
Both of the above.

Turn the wheels toward the curb.
Turn the wheels away from the curb.
Leave the wheels pointing straight.

They are eliminated if you have one outside mirror on each side of the vehicle.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

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