How many supervised driving hours does South Carolina require?
South Carolina requires 40 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can advance to the next license stage.
Total hours40supervised driving
Night hours10of the total, at night
Nighttime driving restriction
South Carolina restricts intermediate-license holders from driving Eastern Standard Time: 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time: 8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m (varies by age/conditions).
Good to know
Curfew tied to standard vs. daylight saving time — one of the strictest curfew windows in the country.
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