FAQ

How do obtain a permit?

•      Must be 15 yrs. of age
•     For your success read the DMV driver’s manual and take the practice test. (unlimited attempts)
•     https://scdmvonline.com/Driver-Services/Drivers-License/Beginner-Permits
•    Permit testing is only available to those who have never held a SC permit
•    If you have previously held a SC permit, you MUST renew it at the DMV 
•     Schedule your appointment with us TODAY. 

When am I eligible for my License?

•  Regardless of age, you must have held your SC drivers permit for 6 months or 180 days
•   If you are 15 ½ you must have an authorization parental permission form, school permissions and instructor permissions forms completed and signed. This form is provided by RPM
• Schedule your appointment with us TODAY. 

Have a suspended license?

• Your suspension time must be completed in order to test with us
• You can renew your license with us as long as you have paid all fees due to the SC DMV 

Have SR22 questions?

• https://www.scdmvonline.com/Search#?cludoquery=sr22&cludopage=1&cludorefact=sr2&cludorefaci=1&cludoinputtype=standard

 New to South Carolina?

• South Carolina requires all permit holders from another state to obtain a SC beginner's permit 
• Out of state license holders will need to go directly to the DMV to transfer license

Not a U.S Citizen?

• You may obtain a permit with us as long as your documentations are in English, If your passport is in another language you must go to the DMV to get your permit.
• When going to the DMV, you will need to provide your social security card ( SS application /denial letter if you don't have the card), passport or visa and any other documentation proving your identity.
• You may obtain your license with us as long as you have a  current SC permit.
• SC DMV requires English speaking for all testing, translators are not accepted - for more information for non English speaking needs please contact the International Department with SC DMV. 

How long is a driving session following the driver's education class? You choose....

•  3 - 2 hour sessions 
•  6 - 1 hour sessions 

Is insurance required when driving with an instructor?

•  All driving students are covered while driving with our instructors. 

How to  schedule an appointment?

•  Sign up online https://squareup.com/appointments/book/sa5r7rcg9xaiqq/LXMEP3YJ8HDSB/services
•  Text to make an appointment 843.472.0208 

Do I need to double check the DMV records?

•  If you owe any fines to the DMV we are unable to test until they have been cleared.
• A friendly reminder to always check with the DMV to make sure you are in good standings.