We can also perform the South Carolina DMV
Road Test and Permit Testing.
All classroom sessions begin at 9am and end at 5pm.
Behind the wheel is scheduled separately.
The state required course includes six hours of behind-the-wheel training. This six hour suggested minimum dates back to the 1930's when traffic was very light and the complications of our modern highway systems didn't exist.
However, we believe in assessing each student before asking you to commit to a more expensive package with additional hours of behind the wheel training. If more hours are needed, we can always add them later.
We can also perform the South Carolina DMV
Road Test and Permit Testing.
Behind the wheel is scheduled separately.
These lessons are primarily for those adult beginners with some driving experience who want to become more proficient and confident and/or learn what is expected on the road test. Typically, the student is picked up at home/work/school or a pre-determined location. Each lesson is one-on-one which allows the instructor to assess and address the student’s specific needs.
The self-paced nature of these lessons require communication between the student and instructor, a fluent understanding of the English language is required.
Students under age 17, must complete the beginner course (8 hour classroom & 6 hours in-car training) to be eligible for these lessons. South Carolina law requires 15 & 16 year old to complete a certified driver education course which includes 8 hours classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel training. Click HERE to register for the TEEN Driver Education Course.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Skills (Road) test is administered by a certified driving instructor in Safe Driving School SCDMV approved vehicles only.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for the test review.
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Knowledge (Permit) test is administered by a certified instructor at Safe Driving School.
South Carolina requires a beginner permit for anyone who has never had a driver's license.
To best prepare for the knowledge (permit) test we recommend practicing the permit test online, click HERE and studying the SC Driver’s Manual click HERE and/or taking the classroom portion of the beginner course. Behind the Wheel, LLC. administers the knowledge (permit) test by appointment only. An original birth certificate, and original social security card and 2 proofs of residency for the application will be required.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for the test review.
All classroom sessions begin at 9am and end at 5pm.
Most people learn to drive only one time their entire life. While you may think this will suffice, many people still use old driving theories and techniques. Many of these theories and practices were changed decades ago. One example of these practices is the hand positions of 10 and 2. This practice changed back when airbags were introduced into vehicles. Another example is the practice of having one car length of following distance for every ten miles per hour of speed you are traveling.
This is a AAA Certified course and is only offered on Zoom at this time. The DMV allows you to take this course once every 3 years. It will reduce up to 4 point from a South Carolina Driver License. It also meets the South Carolina Traffic Court requirement for a Defensive Driving Course. The $300.00 tuition for this course includes the AAA Workbook, a certificate of completion, instructor fees and processing fees.
The course MAY reduce your insurance premium if you have a good driving record with no points. It is the prerogative of the insurance company to reduce the premium. A certificate of completion will be provided at the end of the class. You will be required to submit the certificate to the insurance company. There are no guarantees taking this course will reduce the premium.