What will I be tested on for the South Carolina road test?

These are the maneuvers you can expect on your road test. We recommend practicing these until they are comfortable. Here’s what to know:

• Parallel parking: Be sure to actually turn your head and look behind you, instead of just using your rearview mirrors.

• Backing: You must back for about 100 feet in a straight line and do so smoothly. Again, remember to actually turn and look. You will get points off if you don't.

• Stopping: Be sure you're able to stop quickly as well as smoothly.

• Three-point turns: Also known as a 'K-turn', you'll need to be able to do this on a street without hitting a curb or using a driveway.

• Yielding the right of way: Always do so for pedestrians, motor vehicles, bicyclists, or anyone else who has moved into an intersection before you.

• Starting and stopping on grades: Remember your parking brake and be sure to signal when pulling out.

• Turning: Make sure you signal at least 100 feet before turning and remember to turn into the same lane you are turning from.

• Passing: Be sure to signal and pass at a safe distance.

Lastly, during your road test, it’s highly likely that your examiner will be taking notes. This is nothing to worry about! The examiner may simply be checking off requirements as you complete them. Keep your eyes on the road and not on your examiner, and you’ll do just fine.

For a refresher on signs, safety, and maneuvers, you can check out the South Carolina Driver's Manual