Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2019

84 www.MPMcalendar.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com feature skills test and had a beginner’s permit for 180 days. Conditional license holders may drive alone during daylight hours, with licensed adults who are at least 21 during evening hours and with a parent or guardian after midnight. When a driver turns 16 and has had a beginner’s permit for at least 180 days, they are eligible for a special restricted driver’s license. This type of license is the same as the conditional — except drivers can get a waiver from the night limits to allow travel between home, school or employment opportunities. To get a full license, a driver must be at least 17 and have had a beginner’s permit for at least 180 days. Receiving that important piece of plastic signifies a time of more independence and an approach into adulthood. Preparing your teen to share the road should be exciting and rewarding. schools use cars that are equipped with dual controls, and they must carry additional insurance. Some of the companies have been approved to administer the SCDMV road skills test, eliminating the need to take the test at the DMV. To get a driver’s license in South Carolina, teens move through stages. First, when they turn 15, they obtain a beginner’s permit. To obtain a beginner’s permit, they need to pass the DMV’s vision and knowledge test and bring four identification documents. The teen can then drive from 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years or older, has one year of driving experience and rides in the front seat. A permit is not required to take driver’s education. The next step is to get a conditional driver’s license. To obtain a conditional license, the driver must be at least 15, have passed the driver’s education course, completed 40 hours of driving practice with at least 10 hours during darkness, passed the training school’s or DMV’s road For more information, visit scdmvonline.com/driver- services/drivers-license/beginner-permits. East Cooper Animal Hospital is a companion animal practice specializing in canine and feline medicine and surgery. We offer a comprehensive range of veterinary medical services. We schedule appointments with our veterinarians Monday-Saturday MARCI SAULS, DVM WWW.EASTCOOPERANIMALHOSPITAL.COM 843.884.6171 East Cooper Animal Hospital looks forward to becoming your partner in providing excellent health care for your pet. Complimentary Exam for First Time Clients When You Mention This Ad! 993 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 staff@eastcooperanimalhospital.com M-W-F 8:00am- 6pm | T-Th 7:30am -5pm Sat 8:30am - Noon | Sunday Closed