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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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Which of the following is a reason to evacuate the school bus?

2 / 40

It is important for driving safety to always be looking ahead. Which of the following is NOT a recommended time/distance that you should be looking ahead?

3 / 40

Puddles or dripping fluids from the underside of the transmission and engine may indicate:

4 / 40

With the controlled braking method, you _____?

5 / 40

What product is typically carried in a liquid tank trailer without baffles?

6 / 40

Which of the following should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?

7 / 40

You should___when driving down a long steep hill.

8 / 40

There are 2 reasons as to why hauling liquids take special care. One reason is the ___center of gravity.

9 / 40

If there is no traffic light or attendant, how far from the draw of a drawbridge must you stop?

10 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

11 / 40

Select the step that comes first:

12 / 40

For emergency braking when driving a double trailer and having to use your brakes to avoid a collision is to:

13 / 40

When should you avoid using the parking brake?

14 / 40

This object releases the fifth wheel locking jaw to allow uncoupling.

15 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

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What can you do at an accident site to help avoid another accident?

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Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

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Select the true statement in regards to brake drums:

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This object should not be damaged, bent, or rusted through and be evenly centered with the tires and dual wheels evenly separated.

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Why does it take special skills to haul a tank vehicle?

21 / 40

What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle?

22 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

23 / 40

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

24 / 40

Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

25 / 40

Select the true statement:

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Select how you would check the truck's slack adjusters.

27 / 40

In what position should shut off valves on the rear of the last trailer be in on a set of double trailers?

28 / 40

A portable tank differs from a cargo tank in that ______.

29 / 40

To decide which placards you need, if any, what three things do you need to know?

30 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

31 / 40

What is the standee line?

32 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

33 / 40

Play of the steering wheel should not exceed:

34 / 40

If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

35 / 40

What must vehicles with air brakes have?

36 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

37 / 40

What does the amount of liquid allowed in the tank depend on?

38 / 40

Alcohol evaporators in some air brake systems help to:

39 / 40

Is it important to look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if the lockpin is locked in?

40 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

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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.