South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the South Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE South Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. The fastest way to stop is to Apply both brakes firmly. Apply the front brake quickly. Pull the engine kill switch Use the rear brake only.

2. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle? Only ride in the center of the lane position. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster Ride slower.

3. The handbook covers ____ laws. All of the. The important. The trivial The silly.

4. Double solid white lines on the road separate two lanes of traffic Merging left. Moving in the opposite direction. Merging right Moving in the same direction.

5. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try to share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. All these answers are correct. When someone wants to pass you. In heavy traffic.

6. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

7. When you travel on major streets with stop signs for crossing traffic Increase your speed to pass quicker. Proceed with the same speed. Slow down and prepare to stop in case other vehicles don't. None of the above.

8. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction. No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean forward Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

9. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. Wet pavement. All of these.

10. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond quicker than normal. Easily tip over. Respond slower than normal Respond the same as without a passenger.

11. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by Taking your feet off the footrests. Swerving from side to side. Rising slightly off the seat Applying the brake lightly.

12. Your brakes are required to be able to stop within ____ feet while driving 20 mph on a dry road. 12 18 24 36

13. How long is a moped license valid? Six years. 4 years. Five years Three years. Two years.

14. Signal lights should be used Only if you may not be seen by other vehicles. As long as other vehicles are around. Every time you plan to turn or change lanes In cities but not in rural areas.

15. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? One. Two. 4 Three.

16. Which of the following driving maneuvers may the examiner ask of you to perform? All of the answers listed. Your ability to judge the position of the front bumper with respect to a fixed line. If you are able to back your vehicle into a narrow space and stop with the rear of the vehicle within a specified distance of the back limits of the space Your ability to keep the truck under control while moving backward with the use of mirrors. Your ability to maneuver your vehicle in and out of tight places.

17. 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.

18. When being passed by another vehicle, you must be alert for Extended side mirrors. Blasts of wind. Things being thrown from the vehicle All of these things.

19. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Flash your headlights when accelerating. Make eye contact with other drivers Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you.

20. Generally, ____ should be avoided. The left lane portion. The left and center lane portions. The center lane portion. The right lane portion.

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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.