South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. This guide sign indicates

A handicapped service area ahead. A rest area ahead. A high school ahead A hospital service ahead.

2. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles. Large blasts of wind can affect your control Their drivers are often tired from working long hours.

3. When you encounter a yellow arrow signal while turning left at an intersection, you must Reduce your speed. Stop at the signal. Clear the intersection quickly Increase your speed.

4. Secondary roads carry which kind of traffic? Emergency vehicle traffic. Heavy rush hour traffic. Heavy traffic during adverse conditions Non-heavy traffic. None of the answers listed.

5. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle Doing all of these things.

6. Which of the following is true concerning right of way in south carolina? None of the answers listed. The term 'right of way' applies to those who have been given the right to proceed by the state of south carolina. You do not have to yield to pedestrians if you think it's your turn to go Right of way does not describe who must yield. If two vehicles enter an intersection that has no signals or signs, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on their right.

7. A driver needs to always park how many inches from the curb? 11 14 18 16 22

8. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

9. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When crossing railroad tracks. When riding on metal grating. When riding on ice. When riding in a parking lot.

10. If you are making a left turn, you must begin In the rightmost lane. In the center lane. In the leftmost lane In the intersection.

11. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle At all times. When carrying passengers. When carrying cargo When you first learn to ride.

12. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows locked. With wrists locked. At an angle of 90 degrees With elbows slightly bent.

13. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Have the front wheel on the curb. Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Be parallel to the curb Be lying on the curb.

14. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is At intersections. On rural roads. On freeways In school zones.

15. ____ can increase your visibility. Pulling in the clutch. Changing your lane position according to traffic situations. Riding in the left lane position. Riding with a passenger.

16. When you are riding at night, it is best to Stay close behind the car in front of you. Not use your headlight. Wear a tinted face shield Ride slower than you do during the day.

17. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. In pairs. Motorcycles should not ride in groups The staggered formation.

18. If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must ____ to prevent being temporarily blinded. Look at the driver of the opposite vehicle. Look toward the right edge of the road. Look at the center of the road. Look toward the left edge of the road.

19. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Reduce your following distance. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators. Increase your speed and pass quickly Do all of the above.

20. During the initial vehicle check, pressure loss should not exceed which psi amount for single vehicle? 2 psi. 7 psi. 3 psi 6 psi. 4 psi.

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To operate a motorcycle in South Carolina, you must have a motorcycle beginner's permit or a Class M license. Licenses are issued by the state's Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). You can apply for a motorcycle beginner's permit at age 15 and a Class M license after holding a permit for 180 days. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle beginner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. You must hold a permit for 180 days before you can receive a Class M license. Applicants who are 15 or 16 years old will also need to successfully complete a driver's education course. To receive a Class M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle rider skills test, and pay the fees.

Tests are scheduled through the SCDMV. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about road rules and safe riding. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle rider skills test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail, you may have to wait two weeks before you can retest.