South Carolina Driver's Manual: 2026

About This Manual

Driving is one of the most risky activities you may choose to do during your lifetime. This manual is your guide to good driving. It explains the rules of the road and what the law expects of you when operating a vehicle. Its purpose is to help you learn traffic control devices, signs, pavement markings, and proper behavior, which you must know before driving on the highway.

Table of Contents

• Section 1: The Driver’s License

• About This Manual

• Types of Driver’s Licenses and Driver’s Permits

• Licensing Requirements

• Graduated Driver’s License Program

• Required Non-Commercial License Tests

• Out-of-State License or Driving on an Existing License

• Driver’s License Renewal

• Loss of Driving Privileges

• Section 2: State Laws and Rules of the Road

• Section 3: Be in Shape to Drive

• Section 4: Before You Drive

• Section 5: Basic Driving

• Section 6: Rules of the Road

• Section 7: General Driving

• Section 8: Safe Driving Tips

• Section 9: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Collisions

• Section 10: Sharing the Road

• Section 11: Special Driving Situations

• Section 12: Test Your Knowledge