South Carolina Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
South Carolina permit-test facts: Questions: Not stated in the reviewed official source.; To pass: 80% or higher; Minimum age: 15 years old for a beginner's permit; Fee: $2.50 beginner's permit after the $2.00 knowledge test; Re-takes: Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source.; Official handbook: South Carolina Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | Not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | 80% or higher | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 years old for a beginner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $2.50 beginner's permit after the $2.00 knowledge test | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | Ordinary knowledge-test retake timing and attempt limit are not stated in the reviewed official source. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| Official handbook | South Carolina Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in South Carolina means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.