Teen and Novice Drivers: South Carolina

Full Privilege Minimum Age

16 years, 6 months

Learner Stage

Minimum Age (Years/Months)

Minimum Duration (Months)

Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours)

15 6 40 (10)

Intermediate Stage

Minimum Age (Years/Months)

Nighttime Driving Restriction

Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted)

15 / 6

EST: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

EDT: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.

No more than 2 under 21 unless to/from school
State
South Carolina
Issue
Teen and Novice Drivers
Determinations
Full Privilege Minimum Age

16 years, 6 months

Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

6

Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

40 (10)

Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15 / 6

Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

EST: 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. EDT: 8 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

No more than 2 under 21 unless to/from school