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SCDMV customers should be aware that text messages from anyone claiming to be the SCDMV collecting money for upaid tickets or tolls is fake. SCDMV does not use texts to collect such payments.
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Quick Links
- South Carolina Driver's Manual before taking the Regular Driver's License Road Test
- Commercial Driver's License Manual before taking the Commercial License Test
- Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual before taking the Motorcycle Road Test
- Large Non-commercial and Recreational Vehicles Driver's Manual before taking the Class E or F Test
Where to Take Tests
You must take a vision, knowledge, and road test when you apply for an original driver's license or upgrade to a different license. When upgrading, you must pass a vision, knowledge, and road test. However, this doesn't apply to a moped license. You are not required to pass a road test for a moped license.
When you visit your eye care provider, ask him or her to submit your vision screening results electronically to the SCDMV to avoid taking a vision test at the SCDMV.
You may take knowledge tests at any SCDMV branch.
Driver Training and Testing Programs
There are One-Stop Driver Training and Testing Programs where SCDMV-authorized trainers and testers may offer testing services if you're applying for a first-time regular beginner's permit, driver's license, or motorcycle license.