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.

1 / 30

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

Fluorescent green letters on a white background.

Orange with black markings.

Black with white letters.

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

2 / 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.

3 / 30

What is the purpose of a gore?

To provide a place for cars to temporarily stop for texting when getting on/off the highway.

To mark the convergence between two merging lanes and indicate the area that cannot be crossed.

To provide a place for motorists pull over to rest.

To allow emergency vehicles to enter highways faster.

4 / 30

When passing a car on a two-lane road, you should pass

By rapidly increasing your speed and going over the posted limit.

only on the right of the vehicle.

only on the left of the car.

on neither the left nor the right of the vehicle.

5 / 30

When overtaking and passing a bicycle, the law requires you to allow the following space between your vehicle and the bicycle:

At least 12 inches.

At least five feet.

At least three feet.

At least 12 feet.

6 / 30

What is the meaning of this sign?

slippery when wet

move over for fast moving trucks

winding road

soft shoulder.

7 / 30

This is the shape and color of a __________ sign.

stop

construction zone

slow moving vehicle

yield

8 / 30

Which of the following documents is acceptable proof of your social security number?

A paycheck stub with your name and full or partial social security number.

Your federal tax return with your name and social security number.

All of the answers

A W-2 that has your full or partial social security entered on it.

9 / 30

How should you deal with motorcycles on the roadway?

Follow them more closely, since it is not as important to stop quickly.

The same way you would treat another car.

Differently since they are smaller and take up less space.

Like you would a cyclist, on a city street.

10 / 30

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

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

When the vehicle ahead is moving below the safe speed.

When pavement markings are broken white lines.

When moving through an intersection.

11 / 30

What does a flashing yellow light above this school sign mean?

You must stop.

You may not drive faster than 20 mph.

The speed limit shown is not in effect.

There is a stopped school bus ahead.

12 / 30

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use _________ together.

none of these

the shoulder belt and emergency lights

the lap belt and a helmet with a face guard

the lap and shoulder belts

13 / 30

After failing your road test for the second time, how many days must pass by before you are able to take it again?

30 days

3 days

60 days

7 days

14 / 30

Parking your car, other than momentarily, in front of a driveway is

never allowed.

allowed, if the driveway is private.

allowed, as long as it is not blocking a fire hydrant

allowed, if the driveway is not frequently used.

15 / 30

When do you have to wait until to pass a school bus?

Until there are only a couple kids remaining to get on the bus.

Until the lights are just starting to turn yellow

After waiting behind the bus for ten seconds.

Until the bus resumes driving or no longer has the warning signals on and everyone is either on the bus or off the bus.

16 / 30

This road sign means:

School crossing

Construction zone

Pedestrian crossing

No walking

17 / 30

What is the percentage of fatalities to pedestrians if a motorist is traveling at a speed of 40 mph?

80%

90%

60%

65%

18 / 30

Which of the following actions are illegal in the state of South Carolina?

Using a blinker when making a turn.

All of these actions are illegal.

Riding in a mobile trailer while the car is driving.

Passing another car on a single solid yellow line road.

19 / 30

What is true about tailgating the vehicle in front of you?

It gives you enough time to stop or avoid hazards or deer crossing.

It is the cause of most rear-end accidents.

It makes it easier to see signs of problems ahead.

No answer is correct.

20 / 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.

turn off radio and avoid other irregular sounds.

turn on the radio and increase the volume

always keep your car windows closed.

21 / 30

When going down a steep decline or hill, you must

increase your speed.

shift to a higher gear.

turn on your emergency lights.

shift to a lower gear.

22 / 30

This sign means:

No U-Turn

U-Turns allowed

U-turn ahead

No turning

23 / 30

This sign means:

Yield right-of-way

One-way traffic

Keep left

Merging traffic from the right

24 / 30

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to

the sum of the reaction distance and the following distance.

the sum of the braking distance and the following distance.

the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance.

the amount of feet between the two vehicles

25 / 30

When you see a yield sign on the road or when coming up on an intersection, you must

slow down and change your lane position.

slow down, move over to shoulder, and turn around

not proceed through the road or intersection.

slow down to an appropriate and reasonable speed and yield right-of-way to all vehicles.

26 / 30

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

Passing ramps

Deceleration ramps

Escape ramps

Weaving zones

27 / 30

What colors designate warning signs in work zones?

Black on orange.

Black on yellow.

White on red.

Red on white.

28 / 30

This sign indicates a type of:

Hospital

Right turn

Road curve

Intersection

29 / 30

Drivers on an express highway should avoid highway hypnosis by

continuously talking on the cell phone.

continually moving the car from one lane to another.

continually shifting their eyes from one area of the roadway to another.

smoking.

30 / 30

This sign means:

No U-turn

No turn on red

No right turn

No left turn

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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