South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. This red octagonal image in the sign with an arrow mark indicates

An approaching one-way street. An approaching do not enter sign. An approaching yield sign An approaching stop sign.

2. While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned So they are slightly bent. With elbows at 90 degrees. With elbows locked Anywhere on the handlegrips.

3. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using both brakes every time you stop. Using the front brake only for most stopping situations Alternating between the front and rear brakes.

4. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Sliding and swerving. Sliding and skidding. Stopping and sliding. Stopping and swerving.

5. In which of the following situations should a motorcycle operator make a concentrated effort of checking their side mirrors? Anytime the motorcycle rider wishes to make a lane change. When stopped at intersections. All of the answers listed When being followed by another vehicle when deciding to make a turn up ahead. Anytime the motorcycle slows down.

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

7. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Only using one brake. Using both brakes. Riding in the left of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

8. You should be on the lookout for what while riding your motorcycle? Animals. All of the answers listed. Pedestrians Automobiles. Children.

9. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Not lean at all. Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles None of the above.

10. The primary traveling aids for a blind person include A red cane or a trained guide cat. A white cane or a wheelchair. A red cane or a trained guide dog A white cane or a trained guide dog.

11. You must use the high beam light of your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Meeting. Following. Not following or meeting. All of these answers are correct.

12. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Raise slightly off your seat. Flash your brake light. Swerve from side to side Shift gears instead of braking.

13. Which of the following is true concerning speed in south carolina? The posted speed limit is the absolute maximum and reduces with adverse weather conditions. Traveling over the posted speed limit by a bit is okay. You may travel at any speed you wish The posted speed limit is the speed limit in all conditions. The speed limits are more guideline than law.

14. Increasing the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to slip. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to tip over Help the motorcycle slow down.

15. If you are signaled by a flag person at/near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must Stop and ask for help. Follow signals if you are in the left lane. Follow signals no matter which lane you are in Follow signals if you are in the right lane.

16. What should you do if there are traffic officers around? Drive as you normally would. None of the answers listed. Obey what they instruct Go with the posted speed limits. Only obey them if there is a funeral procession going on.

17. To maintain a safe riding distance on the road, you should look forward ____ ahead of your travel path. September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

18. Which is the only eight sided octagonal sign you will see? Do not enter sign. School zone sign. One way only sign Yield the right of way sign. The stop sign.

19. Which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle operator have to be aware may be hazardous or slippery? All of the answers listed. Grooves and gratings. Wet paved surfaces Manhole covers and lane markings. Railroad tracks and crossings.

20. You maintain a ____ following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. 1-2. 3-4 second. 6-May 6-8.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.