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Key South Carolina rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official SCDMV handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Point system
12+ points = license suspended (17+); under 17 with 6+ points within first year = 6-month suspension
Teen curfew
Conditional/Special Restricted: alone 6am-6pm (8pm DST); supervised 6pm-midnight; supervised after midnight
Teen passenger limit
No more than 2 passengers under 21 unless with licensed adult 21+ (exception for family/students to school)
Cell phone (adult)
South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act; first offense $100 fine
Right turn on red
allowed after stop unless sign prohibits
Move-over law
yes - move over and slow down for stopped emergency vehicles
Child seat
Under 2 rear-facing; age 2+ forward-facing until outgrown; age 4+ booster; age 8 or 57 inches may use adult belt; under 8 in back seat

Notable South Carolina-specific rules

  • Beginner's permit at 15; conditional license at 15.5; special restricted at 16
  • Handbook explicitly states impairment can be charged at BAC 0.05 in combination with drugs
  • BAC 0.15+ = enhanced penalties
  • Provisional DL not available for DUI/DUAC on or after May 19, 2024
  • Points reduced by half after one year from violation date
  • Children age 7 and younger must sit in back seat

Graduated Driver's License Program; Loss of Driving Privileges Point System; Alcohol and the Law; Child Passenger Safety Laws; Move-Over Law; SC Hands-Free Act

About the South Carolina DMV test

The South Carolina SCDMV written knowledge test has 30 questions. You need to answer 24 correctly (80%) to pass and get your SC driver's license or learner's permit.

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Official South Carolina DMV resources

South Carolina DMV test FAQ

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南卡罗来纳州的血液酒精浓度（BAC）上限是多少？

南卡罗来纳州的法定BAC上限为：普通驾驶员0.08%，商业车驾驶员0.04%，21岁以下驾驶员0.02%。

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在南卡罗来纳州，多少分会导致驾照被吊销？

在南卡罗来纳州，任何12个月内累积12分将导致驾照自动被吊销90天。

SC-specific

在南卡罗来纳州驾驶时可以使用手机吗？

南卡罗来纳州禁止所有驾驶员在驾驶时发短信，18岁以下驾驶员在驾驶时禁止使用任何手持电子设备。

How many questions are on the South Carolina DMV test?

The South Carolina SCDMV written test has 30 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the SC DMV test?

You need to answer 24 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the South Carolina DMV practice test free?

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Our questions are based on the official South Carolina Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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