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Summary of South Carolina Graduated Licensing Law
(detailed chart bottom of this page) South Carolina has a three stage licensing process for minors. Learner’s License (at least age 15) We recommend our Driver Ed in a Box® to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.) Intermediate License (ages 16 - 17) If you are 16 years old and have held your beginner's permit for at least 180 days or have a conditional license, you are eligible for a special restricted license. To get a special restricted driver's license, you must bring your parent or legal guardian with you to sign your application. You must bring your birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and insurance information. You must submit Form PDLA that certifies you have: Completed a driver's education course Had satisfactory school attendance Practiced driving with your licensed parent or guardian for 40 hours, including 10 hours of driving practice at night. (Driver Ed in a Box gives you the tools to become safe collision free drivers during this period) Regular License (age 17 if has had license at least 6 months)
Teens want to know how to stay out of collisions!
Today’s teens do not just want their license; they want to be good collision-free drivers. They know the risks. Virtually all have friends who got a license and were involved in a collision in the first four weeks. Most teens have lost classmates due to fatal collisions.
Driver Ed in a Box®			Certificate of Completion!
Choose Interactive CD-Rom Version or Text Version.
*Teens want to know "why"* the things you ask them to do will work.			When you complete the full course you get a Certificate of Completion. Take this to your insurance agent. It varies state by state and by insurance company, but you may receive an insurance discount.
Using the full course your teen will learn why each step is important while learning the collision-free HABITS that make you a better driver. The full course also includes a section on Social & Consumer Issues. This includes how alcohol and drugs as well as emotions and attitude affect driving performance. Also covered are vehicle ownership (buying, leasing, insuring, and maintaining).
Over 15,000 students have used Driver Ed in a Box®.
		" I have recently completed the Driver Education Classroom Program and as I look back, I see all of the helpful skills and precautions which have now become habits laid out in your training manual. This program has been extremely helpful in forming the way I look at driving. I have been educated in the techniques of defensive driving and this has laid a strong foundation for collision free driving. As my mother and I slowly progressed to small and then urban roads, it was exceptionally useful to be able to identify threats and use the many terms that were given to potential dangers." - Student, Lexington SC
	"Parent Audio Tapes/CD's were very good, I especially liked the part about encouraging my student while still instructing." - Parent, Lexington SC "All areas of collision free driving (defensive driving) are presented in a logical format." - Robert Smoak; North Augusta, SC "Excellent. Driver Ed in a Box covers everything and every situation you could possibly think of." - E.H., North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
" I think the program really taught me a lot about being a careful, cautious driver and it also taught me that I cannot think or plan for the other people on the road or know what they are going to do. I must watch out for them and be a defensive driver. I feel this program will help me through out the rest of my life with my driving and I am thankful I got the opportunity to use it." - Amanda McLane; North Augusta, SC

South Carolina License Chart
Beginner’s Permit	Conditional License	Special Restricted License	Regular Driver’s License
At least Age 15	At least Age 15 ½	At least age 16	At least age 17
Requirements Birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and insurance. Under 18, must bring your parent or legal guardian to sign application. Pass the vision and knowledge tests. Restrictions From 6 a.m. to midnight licensed driver at least 21 with at least 1 year driving experience in front seat. From midnight to 6 a.m., licensed parent or guardian in front seat.	Requirements Have held Beginner’s Permit at least 180 days. Under 18, licensed parent or legal guardian must certify at least 40 hours supervised practice, including 10 hours during darkness. Must bring parent or legal guardian to sign application. Birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and insurance. You must submit Form PLDA that certifies driver's education course & satisfactory school attendance. Practiced driving with your licensed parent or guardian for 40 hours, including 10 hours of driving practice at night. Pass vision & road skills tests. Restrictions You may drive alone during daylight hours from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (or 8 p.m. during daylight savings time). From 6 p.m. (or 8 p.m. daylight savings time) until midnight, must have licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age accompanying. Between midnight and 6 a.m., licensed parent or legal guardian accompanying. You cannot transport more than two passengers under the age of 21 unless accompanied by licensed adult at least 21. Exception: May transport family members or students to and from school.	Requirements Have held your Beginner’s Permit at least 180 days or have Conditional License. Under 18, must bring your parent or legal guardian to sign application. Birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and insurance. You must submit Form PLDA that certifies driver's education course & satisfactory school attendance. Practiced driving with your licensed parent or guardian for 40 hours, including 10 hours of driving practice at night. Pass vision & road skills tests. Restrictions You may drive alone during daylight hours from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. (or 8 p.m. during daylight savings time). From 6 p.m. (or 8 p.m. during daylight savings time) until midnight, you may drive if a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age accompanies. Between midnight and 6 a.m., you may drive if your licensed parent or legal guardian accompanies you. You cannot transport more than two passengers under the age of 21 unless accompanied by licensed adult at least 21. Exception: May transport family members or students to and from school. You will obtain full driving privileges when you are 16 if you have had your special restricted license for one year and have no traffic offenses or been involved in any at-fault accidents.	Requirements Have held Beginner’s Permit for 180 days. If under 18 and have never been licensed, must bring your parent or legal guardian to sign application. Bring birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency & insurance. Pass the vision and road skills tests.