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.

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To know when it is safe to cross the street.
To stop at the curb before crossing the street.
To run out in front of you without looking.
Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.
Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.
Slow down and give them as much space as possible.
Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

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South carolina driver's examination

Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:

When driving through a neighborhood, the speed limit is usually 30 mph.

Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:

You are driving too slowly if you:

When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

When your wheels run off the pavement, you should:

To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Help you to be a better driver.
Make you feel better.
Impair your judgment.

Are driving at speeds slower than 40 mph on any highway.
Do not pass other cars often.
Block other vehicles moving at normal, safe speeds.

Stop until the other driver passes.
Look below their headlights.
Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

Hit the breaks hard.
Grip the steering wheel firmly, begin to slow down, then move slowly back onto the road surface.
Hit the brakes firmly and jerk the steering wheel hard to pull the vehicle onto the road surface as quickly as possible.

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

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