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This is a site to help you prepare to take the CDL permit test in South Carolina. You can take these practice test questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use. The questions on this practice test cover rules from the SC CDL manual. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute 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 have riders on board, you must never refuel:

2 / 40

Which of the following is a necessary qualification for non-bulk packaging?

3 / 40

What will occur if you cross the connect the air lines?

4 / 40

How do you check the connection after locking the kingpin into the fifth wheel?

5 / 40

Which of the following three hazard classes should NOT be placed into a temperature-controlled trailer (one with a heater/air conditioner unit)?

6 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

7 / 40

Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift?

8 / 40

When driving on a clear night with the vehicle lights on, your speed should be such that you can stop within _____.

9 / 40

Select the factor that has no effect on how much liquid you can carry:

10 / 40

The object that doesn't get checked at the side of the trailer is the:

11 / 40

To avoid rollover when going through a curve, the best thing to do is:

12 / 40

Select the statement that is true in regards to quick steering movements and triple/double trailers:

13 / 40

Who is responsible for certifying on the bills of lading that the hazardous materials are prepared properly?

14 / 40

A tank vehicle:

15 / 40

When approaching a school bus stop, you should:

16 / 40

An oncoming vehicle keeps its high beams on. You should deal with this hazard by:

17 / 40

If your bus is equipped with an emergency exit door, it must:

18 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

19 / 40

What is the brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the brake pedal is used?

20 / 40

What is most likely to occur when the front wheels begin to skid?

21 / 40

Do converter dollies have spring brakes?

22 / 40

Before backing under the trailer you should______when coupling a tractor and trailer with air lines already connected.

23 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

24 / 40

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

25 / 40

What is most likely to occur when driving a set of doubles and a set of trailer wheels goes into a skid?

26 / 40

When inspecting the ______you are making sure that the lines and hoses are not chafed, cut, pinched, or dragged against tractor parts.

27 / 40

You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

28 / 40

Your engine runs a pump when you are delivering compressed gas. Should you turn off your engine before or after you unhook the hoses after finishing that delivery?

29 / 40

To test the security of the tractor semi trailer connection you should:

30 / 40

A tractor should not be backed under a trailer until the whole air system is:

31 / 40

What kind of surge can occur in a tank with baffles?

32 / 40

Select the accurate statement in regards to rolling up the landing gear to complete the coupling process.

33 / 40

You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

34 / 40

Select which vehicles are required to have a low air pressure warning signal:

35 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

36 / 40

A disruptive passenger:

37 / 40

When driving normally, some drivers use the hand valve before applying the brake pedal to prevent jack knifing. Select the most appropriate response to this statement.

38 / 40

What does the air compressor governor control?

39 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

40 / 40

Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. Which of the following statements is true?

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How To Get A south carolina Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in South Carolina, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within South Carolina only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of South Carolina).

South Carolina CDL applicants must be certified that they are medically fit enough to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • (Form DL-405A) Medical Certification Requirements

Interstate non-excepted (drivers who do not work for the state or federal governments) must meet federal DOT requirements. Intrastate non-excepted drivers must meet the state requirements. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in South Carolina. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

South Carolina CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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south carolina CDL License Test Tips

All South Carolina CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. To pass the South Carolina test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The South Carolina skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be currently enlisted in the military.
  • Possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.
  • Have operated a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties.
  • Have been discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form DL-408A) CDL Skills Test Waiver Application for Military Personnel. The commanding officer must sign this document within 90 days of the CDL application.

Additional Information

Information on the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

The South Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles administers CDL license requirements in South Carolina. To get more information contact them via:

Website: http://www.scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Commercial-Licenses

Phone:  803.896.5000

 

Additional South Carolina CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access South Carolina CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of South Carolina.