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.

Continue to drive in a normal manner.
Stop as quickly as you can.
Speed up to get out of its way.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.

Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing.
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk.
Within 30 feet of any flashing signal located on the side of a roadway.
All of the above.

Is a very safe driver.
Always has the right-of-way.
Should not let following cars pass.
May create a dangerous driving environment.

After 6 p.m. and before 7 a.m.
After 7 p.m. and before 8 a.m.
After 8 p.m. and before 7 a.m. during daylight savings time.
From sunset to sunrise.

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South carolina driver's examination

On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:

This road sign means:

You should never park a vehicle:

A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Which statement about making a right turn is true?

Headlights must be used:

Steep grade ahead.
The road ahead winds with a series of turns or curves.
Slippery when wet.

Avoid making turns and stops while driving at high speeds.
Test your tires' traction while going uphill.
Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill.
Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them.
Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

You should swing wide to the left when making a right turn so you won't run over the curb.
You may make a right turn at a red traffic light, unless a sign prohibits the turn.
When making a right turn onto a four-lane roadway, finish the turn in the far left lane.

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