South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with Elastic cords. Ropes. Tank bags Saddlebags.

2. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Fluorescent clothing. Any type of clothing. Leather clothing. Colorful clothing.

3. ____ show parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Blue pavement markings. Yellow pavement markings. Red pavement markings. White pavement markings.

4. Use your horn when You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks. You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you You pull the kill engine switch.

5. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns? Accelerate or maintain speed. Remain straight while leaning the motorcycle. Lean forward as much as possible Lean with the motorcycle.

6. What does choosing the best lane position mean? Your space cushion is maximized. You are not in a blind spot. You are avoiding hazards All of the above are correct.

7. If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver does not expect it, you must ____ to let those behind you know your intentions. Blow your horn. Switch on your emergency lights. Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly. Change lanes quickly.

8. Which of the following signs is an example of a regulatory sign? A do not enter sign. A wrong way sign. All of the answers listed A stop sign. A yield sign.

9. A motorcycle is the right size for you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handgrips. The seat is waist-high Your height and weight have been taken into account.

10. Which of the following should you consider when choosing a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Be aware of the motorcycle's limitations. Have the proper size of motorcycle for your size Have the proper size for your weight. Maintain the motorcycle in good repair.

11. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains. It allows you to cross tracks quickly At a lesser angle, you may catch your tires.

12. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Stay straight on course. Turn left. Make a u-turn only Turn right.

13. Which statement is false? When you have stopped for a school bus with flashing lights, you cannot start moving again until the lights stop flashing. You must stop for a school bus with flashing lights on any 4 lane highway, when behind the bus. You must stop for a school bus with flashing lights on any two lane highway, when approaching the front of the bus You must stop for a school bus with flashing lights on any 4 lane highway, when approaching the front of the bus. You must stop for a school bus with flashing lights on any two lane highway, when behind the bus.

14. During which situations should you be checking your mirrors? All of the answers listed. Anytime you plan changing lanes. If someone is tailgating you When you are stopped at an intersection. Anytime you reduce your speed.

15. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when You can never be sure a driver will yield to you. They are beginning to slow down. You are legally entitled to the right-of-way They make eye contact with you.

16. When following another vehicle on the road, you should maintain a distance of about how many seconds between your vehicle and the other vehicle? 3 to 4 seconds. 6 to 7 seconds. 4 to 5 seconds. 5 to 6 seconds. 7 to 8 seconds.

17. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Not pass. Flash your brake light. Beep your horn Pass as fast as possible.

18. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? Slippery conditions. When being tailgated. Heavy traffic. All of these situations.

19. Which of the following is a law for motorcycle riders? All of the answers listed. Operator shall have the headlight on at all times. Operators under the age of 21 must wear a helmet Motorcycles shall not ride side by side in a traffic lane. Must keep both hands on the handlebars.

20. When you are moving through an intersection with a green signal and a pedestrian starts to cross in your path against the red signal, the first thing to do is Give a warning with your horn. Let him/her cross the intersection. Confront the pedestrian Stop your vehicle and allow the pedestrian to cross.

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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.