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South Carolina Permit Study Guide

Taking the DMV permit test in South Carolina does not have to be overwhelming.  Using this study guide, and taking the permit practice test will help make the process easy.

Studying for the written driver permit test in South Carolina is crucial to your success. To ensure that you familiarize yourself with the rules of the road, as well as all of the signage, you will want to read the Official South Carolina Drivers Handbook. It contains all the information that will be found on the test.  Read on to learn how to best study the handbook.

The South Carolina knowledge test needs to be taken by all drivers, including those who are obtaining a permit for the first time. There are 25 multiple choice questions that are pulled from a total of 200 questions in the database. A score of 80 percent must be obtained to pass.

The test centers around information related to traffic laws in South Carolina, as well as how to handle specific driving situations.  Therefore you can pass over the administrative sections of the handbook, such the opening section on pages 7-22.  The exception to this is any information on the rules of the learners permit itself, found on page 9, which you will need to know.

Other than that, most of the middle section of the handbook, Chapter 3, pages 23-66 is essential to study.  Pages 23-31 address basic traffic laws that you should know.  Pages 31-40 discuss a variety of driving conditions, and the best practices to follow for safe driving.  You are also responsible for knowing the laws concerning impaired driving found on page 55. 

Finally you would benefit from paying special attention to Chapter 7: Traffic Signs, Signals, Markings starting on page 171, as there will likely be road sign questions on the permit test.  All of this information can be viewed in advance of taking the exam to understand all of the signs that you would encounter on the road as well as the markings on the road.

There is also a preview of the road test to ensure you know how to handle yourself during the driving test.

Take the South Carolina permit practice test available for you to take at no cost to ensure that you are well-prepared to go in and pass the exam the first time around.

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South Carolina Driver Handbooks & Manuals

Before you take a practice test make sure you've reviewed the South Carolina drivers handbook. You will be tested on this content!