SC DMV Permit Practice Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the class license needed based on?

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross vehicle weight (GVW).

What is a Class A Commercial Driver License necessary for?

Driving motorcycles

Vehicles with a weight of under 26,000 pounds

Tractor trailers (correct)

Any truck or trailer with a combined weight of 26,001 or more (correct)

What is the requirement for a Class B Commercial Driver License?

Driving passenger cars

Towing any vehicle

Operation of any vehicle over 26,001 pounds (correct)

Weight of the vehicle towed is less than 10,000 pounds (correct)

What is required for a Class C Commercial Driver License?

Operation of any vehicle with a weight of less than 26,001 pounds or to transport hazardous material. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Class D Non-Commercial Driver License allow you to drive?

Non-commercial passenger vehicles, such as cars and trucks not exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Class E Non-Commercial Driver License permit?

Operation of non-commercial, single unit vehicles that exceed 26,000 pounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of a Class F Non-Commercial Driver License?

It allows operation of non-commercial combination vehicles that exceed 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Signup and view all the answers

What does a Class M Non-Commercial Driver License allow you to operate?

A two-wheel motorcycle, a two-wheel motorcycle with a detachable side car, or a three-wheel vehicle. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Class G Non-Commercial Driver License?

It allows you to operate a moped. Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules regarding holding a driver's license?

Each qualified driver will have only one driver's license, with the possibility of endorsements. Signup and view all the answers

What is required to obtain an ID (Identification Card)?

You must be at least five years of age. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age to apply for a beginner's permit?

15 years of age or older. Signup and view all the answers

How many days must you hold a beginner's permit before obtaining a driver's license?

180 days. Signup and view all the answers

What are the driving restrictions with a beginner's permit?

Operate between 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed driver at least 21 years old. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

License Classes

Class A Commercial Driver License: Required for operating tractors or trucks with a combined weight of 26,001 lbs or more, and a towed vehicle exceeding 10,000 lbs.
Class B Commercial Driver License: Necessary for vehicles weighing 26,001 lbs or more, with towed vehicles under 10,000 lbs.
Class C Commercial Driver License: For vehicles under 26,001 lbs, primarily for transporting hazardous materials.
Class D Non-Commercial Driver License: Allows operation of non-commercial cars and trucks under 26,000 lbs; also covers three-wheel vehicles.
Class E Non-Commercial Driver License: For single-unit vehicles over 26,000 lbs, including trucks and motor homes; includes three-wheel vehicle operation.
Class F Non-Commercial Driver License: For combination vehicles exceeding 26,000 lbs, inclusive of trucks and trailers; allows three-wheel vehicle operation.
Class M Non-Commercial Driver License: Required for operating two-wheel motorcycles, motorcycles with sidecars, or three-wheel vehicles.
Class G Non-Commercial Driver License: Allows operation of mopeds; valid driver's license or permit in other classifications exempts the need for a Class G license.

Driver's License Regulations

Each driver may hold only one valid driver's license endorsed for multiple classifications; holding multiple valid licenses is illegal.
If licensed for both motorcycle and another vehicle, the license will have endorsements for both after passing respective driving tests.

Beginner's Permit

Minimum age to apply is 15; required documents include birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency, plus a knowledge and vision test.
Applicants under 18 need parental consent for the application process.
A beginner's permit must be held for 180 days before qualifying for a full driver’s license.
With a beginner's permit:
- Operate vehicles from 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed adult (21+ with one year of experience) in the front seat.
- Drive motorcycles or scooters from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight savings) with additional supervision rules for certain vehicles.
- A six-month suspension applies for traffic violations totaling six or more points.

Identification Card

Issued to residents aged five and older; valid for U.S. citizens for five years from the issue date.

Description

Prepare for the South Carolina DMV permit test with these flashcards. Each card covers important definitions and classifications of commercial driver's licenses, focusing on weight ratings and license types. Master the material to ensure success on your permit exam.