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South Carolina learner's permit: driving hours
40 hours of supervised driving
10 hours at night
6 months holding the permit
South Carolina teens need 40 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night, and at least 6 months with the learner's permit before the road test. Enter what's done so far to see what's left and the weekly pace to be ready on time.
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Get HourglassHow many hours do you need to drive with a learner's permit in South Carolina?
South Carolina asks for 40 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night, and at least 6 months holding the permit before the road test.
How many hours a week is that?
Spread over 6 months, 40 hours is about 1.5 hours a week. The calculator above adjusts the pace to the hours already driven and your test date.
What counts as night driving?
Driving between sunset and sunrise. Hourglass counts it automatically from the real sunset and sunrise where each drive starts.
Where do I check the official South Carolina rules?
On the South Carolina DMV (or Department of Public Safety) website. Requirements change, and some states lower the hours after driver education.
Requirements as published in 2026 (IIHS graduated licensing table). Always confirm on the official South Carolina website. Hourglass is a log book, not legal advice.
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