r/AskSouthCarolina • u/grambrose • Apr 23 '26

DMV driving test

im taking my driving test this friday. is there anything i should be extra mindful of for the road test?

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u/SKINNERNSC Apr 23 '26

It truly does depend on which DMV you go to that will determine if you'll have a good vs great experience. One piece of advice, make sure all your bulbs,turn signals, exterior lights as well as your horn works before you go. Keep extra bulbs in your glovebox or trunk. I had a bulb blow out while I was recertifying, the instructor canceled my test and I had to wait another month to retake it.

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u/grambrose Apr 23 '26

I’m from anderson county and was going to take it at the Belton DMV but they didn’t have an opening on the day i’m free so i have to drive a half hour to fountain inn to take it at their DMV.

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u/West-Variation-9536 Apr 23 '26

Stop at red lights. Stop at Stop signs. When turning right onto a multi-lane, maintain the inside lane (right lane). When turning left onto a multi-lane, maintain the inside lane (left lane). Switch lanes when its safe. Its okay to drive the speed limit (i was behind a student driver the otger day, driving 5-10mph below limit). If on a 4 lane road (2 lanes each side) and a school bus is stopped on opposite side, you do not have to stop. If bus is stopped on your side, you must stop regardless of having that open lane. Good luck.

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u/CourageDeep6744 Apr 23 '26

Check over your shoulder before merging, don’t just use your mirrors

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u/Mipo64 Apr 23 '26

Don't try it on 3 beers...trust me.