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Permit holders
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All drivers
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Intermediate drivers only
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Drivers over 65 years of age
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South carolina driver's examination
(From the 2018 South Carolina driver handbook)
| Number of tests: | 16 |
| Number of questions: | 30 |
| Passing score: | 24 |
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.
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.
Passing grade —
6 or fewer errors
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1.
Which drivers are subject to the South Carolina Point System?
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What are the colors of signs that tell you the distance to the next exit on a highway?
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Yellow with black letters
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Black with white letters
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Red with white letters
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Green with white letters
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3.
When you want to change lanes, you should never:
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Move into another lane while within an intersection.
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Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
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Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.
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4.
Who must wear seat belts in a moving vehicle?
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Only passengers on the driver's side of the car
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All passengers and not the driver
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All of the vehicle's occupants, including the driver
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5.
A broken yellow line down the center of a road indicates that:
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A construction zone is ahead.
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Passing is not permitted from either direction.
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Passing is permitted from either direction.
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6.
When a bicyclist is making a left turn:
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They may use the left lane.
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They may cut through all lanes.
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They may wait on the side of the road.
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7.
If oncoming headlights are blinding you while you are driving at night, you should:
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Look toward the right edge of the road.
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Switch your lights to high beams.
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Turn your lights on and off.
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8.
As you are driving on a two-lane highway, you approach a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing. You:
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May pass if the way is clear.
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May pass if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear.
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May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing lights and continues driving.
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Must turn on your emergency flashers.
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