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South Carolina DMV Permit Free Practice Test (15 Questions)

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Where these questions come from

Each question is built from the official South Carolina driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.

Passing score on the real South Carolina permit test: 80% (12 of 15 correct here).

Sample South Carolina permit-test questions

Below are 4 sample questions from the South Carolina question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.

What is the minimum age to obtain a learner's permit in South Carolina?

  1. 14 years
  2. 15 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 17 years

Correct answer: A

Explanation: South Carolina allows learners’ permits at age 15, but early application at 14 with driver's ed; minimum age is 15.

In South Carolina, what color are warning signs indicating potential hazards?

  1. Red
  2. Orange
  3. Yellow
  4. Green

Correct answer: C

Explanation: Warning signs are yellow in South Carolina, signaling potential hazards ahead.

What does a pentagon-shaped traffic sign indicate in South Carolina?

  1. School zone
  2. No passing zone
  3. Yield ahead
  4. Railroad crossing

Correct answer: B

Explanation: A pentagon-shaped sign identifies a school zone or school crossing.

When parked on a hill facing uphill with a curb in South Carolina, which way should you turn your wheels?

  1. Toward the curb
  2. Away from the curb
  3. Straight ahead
  4. Left toward center

Correct answer: B

Explanation: When parked uphill with a curb, wheels turn toward the curb (away from traffic).