Test Format

30

Total questions

80%

Passing score

24/30

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15
License age	15.5 (conditional) / 17 (full)
Permit fee	$2.50
License fee	$25 (8-year)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	40 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — South Carolina-specific

Susan's Law: passing a stopped school bus carries up to $500 fine + 6 license points + possible jail.

💡 Pro tip

Hurricane evacuation routes and school bus laws are heavily tested. Read Chapter 9.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. Under South Carolina's "Susan's Law," the maximum first-offense fine for unlawfully passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is:

   Answer: $500

   Susan's Law (S.C. Code §56-5-2770), named for 13-year-old Susan Kicklighter who was killed by a driver passing a stopped school bus, imposes fines up to $500 for a first offense, 6 points on the licen...

2. 2. What does a NO PASSING ZONE pennant sign indicate?

   Answer: Do not pass other vehicles here

   A no passing zone sign warns that drivers must not pass in that area.

3. 3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

4. 4. What does a LOW CLEARANCE sign indicate?

   Answer: Bridge height is limited ahead

   A Low Clearance sign warns tall vehicles that the space ahead may be too low.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes