Driver's education course (eight hours classroom, six hours driving) through a licensed driver training school
Overseen by South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles
- Who can take it
The SCDMV's requirements for teenage drivers include completing a driver's education course of eight hours in the classroom and six hours driving.
What the source says
“You completed a driver's education course (eight hours in the classroom and six hours driving).”
Teenage Drivers - SCDMV, read October 7, 2026
- Taking it online
For driver training schools, South Carolina law defines classroom training as in-person, virtual, or remote online training.
What the source says
“For purposes of this chapter, "classroom training" means either in-person, virtual, or remote online training.”
South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56, Chapter 23, Section 56-23-105, read October 7, 2026
Online classroom training must have measures that prevent a student from completing more than four hours of instruction in a calendar day, and must provide a final examination.
What the source says
“have measures in place that prevent a student from completing more than four hours of instruction in a calendar day, and provide a final examination at the completion of the program.”
South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56, Chapter 23, Section 56-23-105, read October 7, 2026
- Who approves it
A person may hold a driver training school license to teach classroom only or to teach behind the wheel training only.
What the source says
“A person may hold a license to teach classroom only or to teach behind the wheel training only.”
South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56, Chapter 23, Section 56-23-10, read October 7, 2026