South Carolina CDL Requirements

In State Driving Age:
18
Driving Between States Age:
21
Hazardous Age:
21
Exams Required:
  • Vision
  • Health
  • Written Test
  • Driving Test
IDs Required:
  • State ID
Visit the South Carolina License Requirements Website

To obtain a SC driving job, you will need a commercial driver's license (CDL). South Carolina CDL requirements follow all of the basic requirements that are expected, as per the national guidelines regulating these requirements. Those who are 18 years of age or older are permitted to operate with their CDL within the state of South Carolina. Those who wish to go out of state must be 21 years of age, as well as those who need to operate hazardous materials.

You will be expected to complete a medical physical before you are allowed to take the knowledge test or the driving skills test. The written test covers knowledge from the South Carolina CDL Manual, which should be studied prior to the written test.  The driving test will check you inspection knowledge, your hazardous conditions driving skills, your general operation skills, and your road driving abilities. CDL licensing information includes the need for separate hazmat testing, a requirement for those who wish to get a Hazardous Materials endorsement.

Individuals in South Carolina are expected to renew by their birth date of the renewal year. Those who fail to do so may have to follow South Carolina re-licensing information instructions, which could include retesting.

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