
#SC DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TEEN LICENSE#
The special restricted license allows the opportunity to waive the restricted driving times. Sixteen-year-olds who have held their beginner's permit for 180 days may apply for a special restricted license. Upon the licensee's 17th birthday, a full, unrestricted license will be issued.

License holders are also prohibited from transporting more than two unrelated passengers under 21 if not supervised by a qualified adult. Any driving between 12AM and 6AM requires supervision of a parent or guardian.
#SC DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS TEEN DRIVER#
Between 6PM and 12AM, driving is permitted when accompanied by a licensed adult driver who is at least 21 years old. License holders may drive unsupervised between 6AM and 6PM (or 8PM during Daylight Savings Time). The licenses are governed by the same requirements and restrictions.Ĭonditional and Restricted License applicants must have completed driver education and driving practice, and passed vision and driving skills tests. If 16 or older, a Special Restricted License will be issued. If a permit holder finishes his or her six-month requirement with a Beginner's Permit, they will be issued a Conditional License. The intermediate level in South Carolina's Graduated Driving Program is split into two different licenses, depending on age. Obtaining Conditional and Restricted Licenses South Carolina teens must hold the permit for six months. Driving between 12AM and 6AM is prohibited. While holding the permit, the driver must complete 40 hours of behind-the-wheel supervised driving practice, including ten hours of night driving. Once these tests are passed, the applicant will be awarded the Beginner's Permit. The applicant will be given a written knowledge and vision test.

