There are THREE types (classifications) of South Carolina CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
If you possess a Class B CDL, you may also drive Class C vehicles if you have the appropriate endorsements (but not Class A).
See detailed differences between the
South Carolina CDL Classification Codes.
South Carolina Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Requirements
Any single vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle
weight of 11,794 or more kilograms (26,001 pounds or more), or any such vehicle
towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight
that does not exceed 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds).
How to get a South Carolina Class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
- Provide documentation and pay fees
- Provide Medical Certificate
- Pass applicable written test(s) to obtain a South Carolina CDL B permit (General
Knowledge and Air Brakes*) *Air Brakes Test not needed if you will NEVER
drive a vehicle with air brakes.
- Pass additional "endorsement" written tests (if necessary) based upon the type of "loads" you will carry.
- Pass skills tests in a "representative" type vehicle
For more detailed information, go to
how to get your South Carolina CDL.
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type
of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL
Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the
free CDL Selector Tool . . .
South Carolina
Go to CDL Selector Tool
Not sure which SC CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.
South Carolina Class B Exam Requirements
To operate straight trucks and buses 26,001 lbs or more, then a South Carolina Class B
license is needed. The following tests are required:
- General Knowledge test
- Air Brakes (if applicable)
- Pre-Trip
- Basic Skills
- CDL Road Test
- Applicable exams for desired endorsements
You can normally take the required South Carolina CDL written tests and obtain your
your South Carolina CDL permit without having to make an appointment. You will need
to make an appointment to take the South Carolina CDL Skills Tests. Check your specific
South Carolina CDL Information for details.
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In addition to the South Carolina CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the South Carolina CDL and in the free South Carolina CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online
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- Covers ALL Eight South Carolina CDL written tests.
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- In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
- 670 practice South Carolina CDL test questions with actual answers.
- Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
- CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
- CDL study Quick Reviews.
- Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
- and much more!
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