South Carolina road test
South Carolina Class D road test
The South Carolina skills test is the on-road step toward a regular Class D license. Eligibility depends on age and permit history, and the testing provider checks current vehicle and document requirements.
- Skills teston-road requirement
- 180 daysteen permit hold when applicable
- Third partyauthorized testing option
Meet your age and permit requirements first
Teen applicants must satisfy the current permit-holding and training rules before the licensing skills test.
Bring a safe, legal test vehicle
Confirm registration, insurance, safety equipment and the testing provider's current vehicle rules before test day.
SCDMV and authorized third-party options
South Carolina authorizes selected third-party Class D programs to administer skills testing in addition to state testing services.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- South Carolina DMV — Driver's Manual
- South Carolina DMV — Ready for the Road?
- South Carolina DMV — US Citizens' Checklist
- South Carolina DMV — Non-Commercial Driving Schools
- South Carolina Code — §56-1-50 beginner's permit
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