South Carolina Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)
Stage-by-stage licensing rules for new drivers: minimum ages, holding periods, supervised hours, curfews, and passenger restrictions.
- Earliest permit age
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15
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-4
- Permit holding period (months)
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6
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-4 to 1-5
- Supervised driving hours required
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40
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-5 to 1-6
- Of which, night hours
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10
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-5 to 1-6
- Earliest intermediate license age
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15½
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-7
- Intermediate curfew — start time
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6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight saving time)
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-7 to 1-8
- Intermediate curfew — end time
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6 a.m.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-7 to 1-8
- Intermediate passenger restriction
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Conditional and special restricted license holders may not have more than two passengers under age 21 in the vehicle unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 21. The only exception is transporting family members or students to and from school.
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-7 to 1-8
- Earliest full license age
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17
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-9
- Minimum age — learner permit
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15
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-4
- Minimum age — driver license
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15½
Source: South Carolina Driver's Manual, Section 1: The Driver's License, p. 1-7
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