South Carolina
Driving Practice Test

Cruising the coast line of the Palmetto State is the dream for many people who live in South Carolina. To do so, you’ll need to earn your South Carolina driver’s license. In preparation for the SC permit test and the SC driving test, you’ll need to do a lot of studying and practicing behind the wheel. Fortunately, there are resources available like the ones on this site which offer free SC DMV practice tests so you can sharpen your skills, improve your ability to recognize road signs, and deepen your knowledge of South Carolina’s driving laws. Whether you’re looking to pass the SC DMV permit test, written knowledge test of the driver’s exam, or even if you’re looking to get your South Carolina CDL or motorcycle license, this site has free resources to help you prepare. You can take our practice driving tests below. You will be presented with 30 questions and you must answer 24 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should

turn around and face the vehicle

pull your vehicle forward.

pull your vehicle to the right.

make a quick U-turn.

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If two vehicles enter a 4 way intersection that is not controlled by signs/signals, from different roadways at about the same time, then the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.

on the right

on the left

with more than one passenger

waving first

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When brakes fail and you cannot get them to work:

Try to make a sharp turn to reduce speed.

Continue driving until you reach a garage.

Swing from one side of the road to the other to reduce speed.

Ease off the gas, use your parking brake and shift to a lower gear.

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How much distance must you leave between you and a car you are following?

Enough space to safely come to a stop.

At least 250 feet.

At least 100 feet.

At least two vehicle lengths.

5 / 30

This sign shows one type of:

Passing line

Right turn

Intersection

Stop ahead

6 / 30

Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

enter the roundabout to the left of the central island.

yield to the traffic going through the roundabout.

come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear.

enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 mph.

7 / 30

In South Carolina, at what age (and over) is a driver prohibited from texting while driving?

8 / 30

When a doctor prescribes drugs which are likely to affect your driving, you should

avoid driving on interstate highways.

drive only if someone sits beside you.

drive at 30 mph or slower.

not drive, even if you don't feel tired.

9 / 30

How many points are added to your license for using a cell phone while driving if you are under 18?

No points are added for this offense.

1 point for each offense.

1 point for every 5 offenses.

1 point for every 4 offenses.

10 / 30

Which of the following is not a safe situation for passing?

When pavement markings are broken white lines.

When the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed.

When pavement markings are broken yellow lines and there is a very clear path to pass in the opposite lane.

When moving through an intersection.

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When you have a green light at an intersection and a blind pedestrian enters the intersection in front of your car, you should

carefully drive around the pedestrian.

stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has crossed.

get out and verbally warn the blind pedestrian

honk your horn.

12 / 30

What color and types of markings do construction and maintenance signs consist of?

They may vary in color and markings depending on the type of construction and/or maintenance.

Black with white letters.

Fluorescent green letters on a white background.

Orange with black markings.

13 / 30

If a vehicle stalls on the tracks and the motorist sees a train coming, the motorist must

try to start the engine.

open all doors and wait for the help.

Turn on hazard lights.

get out and walk clear and off the tracks.

14 / 30

Which of the following convictions as a result of a driving offense will trigger the assessment of four or more points on your driving record?

operating a vehicle while text messaging

disobedience of a traffic officer

speeding 15 mph over the posted speed limit

reckless driving

15 / 30

When driving on a one-way street with three or more lanes of traffic, you must use

the center lanes for through travel and turning.

the middle lanes for through travel and the center lanes for turning.

the outside lanes for turning and the center lanes for through travel.

the outside lanes for passing

16 / 30

What road signs are the upside-down triangle shape used for?

stop signs on rural roads

school crossing signs

railroad signs

yield signs

17 / 30

Where can you find information about obtaining a CDL be found?

At your local post office.

In the Commercial Drivers Manual.

Online at www.dmv.com.

Information can be found at www.dds.ga.gov.

18 / 30

Vertical rectangular signs that appear with black letters on a white background are used as

crossing guide signs.

instruction signs.

regulatory signs.

railroad warning signs.

19 / 30

__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

Weaving zones

Deceleration ramps

Passing ramps

Escape ramps

20 / 30

Where should slow traffic keep when traveling down an expressway?

To the right of the expressway.

Whatever lane appears to be traveling the slowest.

The HOV lanes.

The far most left lane.

21 / 30

To avoid getting tired on a longer trip that you are taking, you should

stop and take regular breaks, even if you are not tired.

always keep your car windows closed.

turn off radio and avoid other irregular sounds.

turn on the radio and increase the volume

22 / 30

You must NOT pass another vehicle if you observe

an approaching hill or a curve where there is no clear visibility.

All answers are correct.

a solid yellow line in your lane.

a school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm.

23 / 30

Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

They can be avoided with sunglasses.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirrors.

Sometimes you can just use your rearview mirror to look in your blind spot

24 / 30

This road sign means:

No left turn

The road turns left and then right

The road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left

Pass with caution

25 / 30

When you see this black and yellow sign, it indicates:

Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle

Railroad crossing to the right

Where you should immediately look

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only

26 / 30

This sign is a:

Rest area

Slow down and come to a stop

Service sign

Warning sign (caution)

27 / 30

Trucks and buses traveling down the highway have

an ability to speed up and pass multiple vehicles

mirrors that eliminate blind spots.

much larger blind spots than cars.

blind spots the same size as cars.

28 / 30

A steady yellow arrow pointing left at an intersection indicates to the driver that

he/she must increase speed.

No answers are correct.

the left-turn signal is about to change to red.

oncoming traffic is stopped, and he/she may turn left.

29 / 30

When driving on a slippery surface such as snow or ice, you should

shift to a low gear before going down steep hills.

All answers are correct.

allow extra space between your car and the car ahead.

speed up through icy spots, but only with front wheel drive vehicles

30 / 30

Parking is never allowed

30 feet from a fire hydrant.

on a hill.

in the middle of an intersection.

in front of a rural mailbox.

Your score is

The average score is 76%

2/5 - (4 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A South Carolina Drivers License

South Carolina has a Graduated Driver’s License program which features three tiers. The first tier is your learners permit, and you have to be 15 years of age or older to apply. You’ll need to go to the DMV in person and bring a completed permit application signed by a parent or guardian, your social security card, your proof of residency, and pay a $4.50 fee. You will also have to pass a vision test and a written 24 multiple choice question test with an 84 percent or better. You can have the test read to you, and there are interpreters available if you need them.If you fail, you have to wait 10 days to retake it and pay a $2.00 fee every time. You will need to complete 40 hours of supervised driving, with 10 hours being driven at night with a driver that is at least 21 years old and has their license in good standing.To obtain your provisional license, you must be 15 years and 6 months old, completed and documented your hours, and have had your learner’s permit for 6 months. Submit a form that states you completed a driver’s education course and had satisfactory school attendance as well. Bring proof of citizenship, your social security card, and your parent or guardian. You will pass a driving road skills test, pass another vision test, and pay a $25 fee.To obtain your unrestricted license, you must be at least 17 years old and have had your restricted license for a minimum of one year. Fill out the unrestricted driver’s license application, and have your parent or guardian along with to co-sign it. If you haven’t had any convictions or traffic violations in the past 6 months, you can proceed to the final step of paying the fee. There is a $25 fee for this license.If you are new to South Carolina, you must go to the DMV in person and surrender your old license. You will have to take a vision test, but the written knowledge test, the road test will be waived if your license is valid. You will pay a $20 fee to switch your license.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the South Carolina Driver's License Test

The best way to pass any written test is with proper preparation. The South Carolina permit test and driver’s license tests are no exception. If you want to pass, we suggest you keep the following tips in mind.

Study hard and often. Between the state driver’s manual and free South Carolina DMV permit practice test/driving test options on this site, you have no excuse for feeling uncomfortable or being caught off guard on exam day. Make sure you have a firm grasp on the types of test questions you’ll be seeing on the DMV test and a thorough knowledge of road rules and signs.

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Don’t panic if you hit a question or two you’re not sure about. Remember, you don’t need to get 100%, you just need to pass. Take your time reading the question and narrow down the answers to as few options as possible and make an educated guess if you’re unsure.
Set yourself up for success. Wear something comfortable on exam day. Lay out your clothes the night before so you feel good while you take the test. Have your paperwork ready to go the night before as well, which should in turn help you get a good night’s sleep. If you show up feeling relaxed and confident it will show in your results.

Additional Information

South Carolina DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Info

For information on South Carolina driver’s licenses and testing, as well as information on vehicles and registration, you can find more information on the South Carolina DMV website at http://scdmvonline.com/.

Phone: 803.896.5000

To find the South Carolina DMV office nearest you, use the branch locator on our website here: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/south-carolina/

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