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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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You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

2 / 40

Select the true statement about tractor protection valve:

3 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to the braking power of spring brakes.

4 / 40

You must have placards for explosives, poison gas or flammables exceeding:

5 / 40

Which of the following types of cargo can never be carrier on a bus with riders?

6 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

7 / 40

If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except...

8 / 40

Vehicle handling can become unsafe if the weight is not properly balanced. Hard steering can be caused by:

9 / 40

What color and shape is the trailer air supply control?

10 / 40

You are required to have a tank endorsement when transporting:

11 / 40

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate reason to flash your braking lights?

12 / 40

Make sure that_____before you back under a trailer.

13 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

14 / 40

At what pressure is the safety valve in the air compressor tank set to open?

15 / 40

What handling effect should you expect when your tank has baffles?

16 / 40

Off-tracking happens when going around a corner and:

17 / 40

For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs.

18 / 40

What can side to side surge cause?

19 / 40

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

20 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to quick steering movements and double trailers:

21 / 40

Why should you cover cargo?

22 / 40

What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

23 / 40

On a drawbridge, you do not need to stop, but must slow down and make sure it's safe, when:

24 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

25 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

26 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

27 / 40

Suspension systems:

28 / 40

The two main things to look ahead for while driving are _____.

29 / 40

Which of the following is a key steering component?

30 / 40

Which trailer is more likely to roll over when pulling 3 trailers?

31 / 40

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____.

32 / 40

Another term for a smooth bore tank is:

33 / 40

Select the true statement about empty trucks:

34 / 40

Where should the safety catch for the fifth wheel locking lever be located for coupling to be complete?

35 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

36 / 40

When does stab braking occur?

37 / 40

The interlock system for the brake and accelerator on a transit coach may be used:

38 / 40

Is this statement true or false: You do not need to use the parking brake if are leaving your vehicle for a short amount of time.

39 / 40

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

40 / 40

By law, the warning lights must only be used when approaching a:

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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.