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Free South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Test 2025

Average pass rate for driving tests in South Carolina: 50%.
Average pass rate for this test: 52%.
Moderate
6 min
Score distribution:
90-100=>11%
80-89=>17%
70-79=>24%
60-69=>23%
<60%=>24%
Avg. first-try score: 70%
Perfect for:
Learner’s permit applicants
First‑time adult applicants

This South Carolina DMV practice test has just been updated for December 2025 and covers 20 of the most essential road signs and rules questions directly from the official 2025 SC Driver Handbook. In order to drive in South Carolina, you’ll be required to pass the official SC DMV test. It’s also known as the DMV permit test, driving test, DMV written test, driver’s license test, or simply the driver’s test. On the written test, you’ll be asked 30 multiple-choice questions – you’ll need to answer 80% of those correctly in order to receive either your learner’s permit or driver’s license. You may apply for a learner’s permit starting at age 15. However, you must take a driver’s education course to get a full license if you are under 17 years of age. The fee for a permit is $2.50. You will also need to pay a $2 fee to take the written test, whether you are applying for a permit or a license. To help you prepare, we’ve designed this SC DMV practice test – use it as your first step to prepare for the official exam. Just like on the real test, you must answer 80% of the questions correctly on this South Carolina DMV practice test to pass.

Real exam-style pitfalls you’ll practice:
Common Traps
Distractors
Trick Wording
Double Negatives
Free South Carolina DMV Permit Practice Test 2025
SC DMV driver's license
Based on the official SC Driver HandbookHandbook‑based (2025) + exam‑taker feedback

How to use this practice test

  1. Start here. Take this short practice test and read the explanations as you go. This is one of 4 free South Carolina practice tests available on our site. Avg. finish time: 6 min.
  2. Cover more ground. Take all tests (different questions - no-repeats across sets).
  3. Finish strong. Try the Exam Simulator for a full-length, exam‑style run.

Why this works

  • Exam-like questions. Built from the current handbook + patterns recent test-takers report. These questions reflect what's actually being asked at the DMV right now. Explanations cite the DMV handbook section.
  • On-question help. AI Assistant explains tricky items in plain language.
  • Performance Insights. See your weak topics and what to study next.

Actual DMV permit test: What to expect?

The South Carolina permit test has 30 questions. You must get 24 correct (80%) to pass.
30 questions
24 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any South Carolina DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake after 2 days.
  • Commonly missed: yielding to pedestrians and bicyclists, emergency vehicle right-of-way, and safe following distance (3-second rule).
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Authored and fact-checked by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher, Driving‑Tests.org (ACES member)

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Real South Carolina drivers who passed first try

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

My son passed the DMV test first try with this.
Ordered for my son, who'd failed the permit test no less than 3 times - walked into the DMV the next day and passed the test.
A
I only had 7 days to study.
I had very little time to study, 7 days, but I passed! User friendly and focused, helpful information. I am so happy I used this as it did what was promised!
AR
I felt insanely prepared for the exam!
I felt insanely prepared for the test. The Challenge Bank was especially helpful in allowing me to get my mistakes fixed. Overall recommend this course to all others.
GB

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