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South Carolina Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions
Permit rules, passenger and nighttime limits, phone rules for minors.
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Question 1
What is the minimum age for a South Carolina beginner's permit?
16
15 and a half
15
14
Correct answer: 15
You must be at least 15 and pass the vision and knowledge tests to get a beginner's permit.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 2
With a beginner's permit, between what hours may you drive with a licensed driver 21+ who has a year of experience?
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Any hour
5 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays
6 a.m. to midnight
Correct answer: 6 a.m. to midnight
Permit holders may drive from 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed driver at least 21 with one year of experience in the front seat.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 3
A beginner's permit supervising driver (6 a.m. to midnight) needs at least how much driving experience?
Two years
One year
Six months
Five years
Correct answer: One year
The licensed driver must be at least 21 and have at least one year of driving experience.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 4
How long must you hold a beginner's permit, regardless of age, before applying for a license?
One year
30 days
90 days
180 days
Correct answer: 180 days
You must hold the permit at least 180 days regardless of age; you may apply on the 181st day.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 5
If you are 15 or 16, how many hours of practice driving must you complete?
40 hours, 10 at night
60 hours, with 15 at night
50 hours, 10 at night
30 hours, 5 at night
Correct answer: 40 hours, 10 at night
Teens 15 or 16 must practice at least 40 hours, including ten hours of night driving, with an approved adult.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 6
What driver's education must a 15- or 16-year-old complete for a first license?
No course is required
4 classroom hours only
8 classroom hours and 6 driving hours
30 classroom hours and 6 driving hours
Correct answer: 8 classroom hours and 6 driving hours
The driver's education course is eight hours in the classroom and six hours of driving.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 7
Besides driver's ed and practice hours, what else must a 15- or 16-year-old show for a first license?
School enrollment with good attendance
A passing grade in algebra
Their own car insurance policy and a car
A part-time job
Correct answer: School enrollment with good attendance
You must be enrolled in school (not suspended or expelled) with satisfactory attendance.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 8
Which form certifies a teen's school attendance, driver's education and driving practice?
MV-93
PDLA
447-SEL
DL-127
Correct answer: PDLA
The Certification of School Attendance, Driver's Education and Driving Practice is SCDMV form PDLA, given by the driver's ed program.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 9
If you are 17 or older applying for a first license, how long must you hold a beginner's permit?
30 days
More than 180 days
No minimum
One full year from the permit date
Correct answer: More than 180 days
Applicants 17 or older must hold a beginner's permit for more than 180 days before the skills test.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Licensing Requirements
Question 10
What is the minimum age for a South Carolina conditional license?
16
16 and a half
15
15 and a half
Correct answer: 15 and a half
You can get a conditional license if you are at least 15Β½ but under 16 and meet the requirements.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
Question 11
With a conditional or special restricted license, when may you drive alone during standard time?
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
6 a.m. to midnight
Only on weekdays
5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Correct answer: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
You may drive alone from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight saving time).
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
Question 12
During daylight saving time, until what time may a conditional license holder drive alone?
6 p.m.
Midnight
8 p.m.
10 p.m.
Correct answer: 8 p.m.
The solo driving window extends to 8 p.m. during daylight saving time.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
Question 13
A conditional license holder wants to drive at 10 p.m. Who must ride along?
A driving instructor only
No one; driving alone is allowed until 11 p.m.
Any passenger 18 or older
A licensed driver at least 21
Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 21
From 6 p.m. (8 p.m. in daylight saving time) to midnight, you must drive with a licensed driver who is at least 21.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
Question 14
How many passengers under 21 may a conditional license holder carry without a licensed adult 21+ (excluding family or school trips)?
One
No more than three
None
No more than two
Correct answer: No more than two
You cannot have more than two passengers under 21 unless a licensed adult 21+ is with you, except family or students going to and from school.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
Question 15
Under 17, what happens if you get six or more points in your first year with a conditional or special restricted license?
Six-month suspension
30-day suspension
A warning letter only
A $100 fine only
Correct answer: Six-month suspension
If you are under 17 and get six or more points before holding the license one year, it is suspended for six months.
Source: Section 1: The Driver's License β Graduated Driver's License Program
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