South Carolina Permit Practice Test 2026: knowledge test
Free South Carolina permit practice test: official facts from SCDMV, questions written from the official South Carolina Driver's Manual.
- 30 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $2 fee, Knowledge test
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 14, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): SCDMV does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from SCDMV
| Official exam name | Knowledge test(beginner's permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by SCDMV |
| Breakdown | traffic laws, road signs and safe driving |
| Pass mark | Not published by SCDMV |
| Time limit | None published by SCDMV |
| Fee | $2 — Knowledge test (each test)Knowledge test $2.00 (each test): beginner's permit page (read 2026-10-14) 'It is $2.00 for a knowledge test and $2.50 for the beginner's permit after you pass the knowledge test.' Fees page: 'Knowledge Test $2 each'; 'Beginner's Permit (original, renewal, duplicate, and modified) $2.50'. 'You may renew your regular beginner's permit (Class D) for $2.50 when it expires.' |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | No booking link verified; see SCDMV official site |
SCDMV does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the South Carolina knowledge test (beginner's permit); questions come from the official South Carolina Driver's Manual (edition not verified).
Source: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) official pages, checked October 14, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Beginner's permit page (read 2026-10-14): 'You must be at least 15 to apply for a regular or motorcycle beginner's permit. If you are under 18, you must bring a qualified person listed with you to consent.' 'When you apply for a beginner's permit, you must pass the vision and knowledge tests, provide your social security number, and bring required documents such as a government-issued birth certificate, and proof of your current, physical address (two proofs for a Real ID).' Consent: 'an authorized adult must sign at an SCDMV branch, unless it's signed and submitted by a representative at a driver training school. The adult must bring a picture ID.' Excerpts (not re-read): Application Form 447-NC; U.S. Citizens' Checklist (Form MV-93); Consent for Minor, Form 447-CM; Form 412-NC for out-of-state eye care professionals. |
|---|---|
| Retake | No retake rule for the non-commercial knowledge test on the pages read 2026-10-14; the beginner's permit page gives one only for the road test: 'If you fail the skills test on your first attempt, you must wait two days to re-test regardless of your age.' (The CDL manual says a failed CDL knowledge test may be retaken the following business day; not stated for the beginner's permit test.) |
| Attempts | No attempt limit found. Each knowledge test costs $2.00. Knowledge tests are not given after 4 p.m. |
| Languages | No list of languages for the non-commercial knowledge test found in the excerpts. (The CDL pages say SCDMV furnishes a certified ASL interpreter for hearing-impaired knowledge-test applicants up to three times in 24 months; CDL only.) Manuals and other aids may not be used during the test. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as shown in the South Carolina Driver's Manual; the knowledge test covers road signs. |
| Handbook | South Carolina Driver's Manual — edition not verified read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 14, 2026 |
South Carolina road signs test
US traffic signs as shown in the South Carolina Driver's Manual; the knowledge test covers road signs. Practice them in the free South Carolina road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
South Carolina knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the South Carolina permit test?
SCDMV does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 30 questions with 24 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the South Carolina permit test?
SCDMV does not publish a pass mark for the South Carolina knowledge test. It is commonly reported as 24 of 30 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the South Carolina permit test hard?
You need 24 of 30 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 30-question format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official South Carolina Driver's Manual (edition not verified) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the South Carolina permit test cost?
$2 — Knowledge test (each test), per SCDMV.
Is there a free South Carolina permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free South Carolina knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 30 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 24 of 30 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Knowledge test questions come from the official South Carolina Driver's Manual. Read the South Carolina Driver's Manual on the official site.
Last updated October 14, 2026. Facts checked against South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by SCDMV.