South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is the wrong thing to do when driving at night? You should be sure to drive at a speed where you can stop within the distance lit by your headlights. You should look away from the headlights of a vehicle where the driver failed to dim his high beams. You should drive with low beams when on a well lighted or heavily traveled road You should dim your high beams when you are within 300 feet of an approaching vehicle. You should turn on your headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.

2. When you are being passed from behind, what portion of the lane should your motorcycle be in? Any. Right. Left. Center.

3. Motorists entering a highway from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to Traffic already traveling on the highway. No need to yield the right-of-way. Other motorists on the entrance ramp Heavy trucks on the ramp.

4. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign picturing an adult tell you in south carolina? None of the answers listed. That adults live in the area. There is no sign such as this in south carolina That only adults may enter the area after the sign. That up ahead is a place where pedestrians may be crossing and often do.

5. Which of the following is true concerning flooded roads? Loss of control of your vehicle only occurs when the water is 2 feet or more high. If water appears shallow enough to cross, you may do so. You should drive through flooded areas None of the answers listed. Two feet of moving water can move most vehicles and carry them away.

6. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. Single file. In pairs. V-shaped formation.

7. South carolina requires moped operators under what age to wear a helmet and goggles? 18 years old. 17 years old. 21 years old 19 years old. 20 years old.

8. What does a driver need to do if there is fog? Honk at other drivers to let your presence be known. None of the answers listed. Slow down and use their high beam lights Slow down and use their low beam lights. Increase your speed to get to an area where there is no fog.

9. When riding in traffic, a rider must not share the same lane with cars or other vehicles because Most of the roads are narrowed. Car drivers may not allow you to share the same lane. You can face a sudden wind blast. Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.

10. ____ 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.

11. What will occur if you interfere with emergency vehicles? A fine of $1,000. Automatic minimum 30 day jail sentence. Automatic minimum 15 day jail sentence You may be charged with 3 misdemeanors and required to perform community service. You may be charged with a misdemeanor and required to pay a fine.

12. 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.

13. This traffic sign means

Do not pass a vehicle on the left. Passing is allowed in these directions. Move only in the directions indicated Only left turns are allowed.

14. You have almost no chance of surviving a crash if you are traveling above: 45 mph. 60 mph. 80 mph 50 mph. 70 mph.

15. The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as The stopping distance. The reaction distance. The braking distance The perception time.

16. To stop safely on a curve, you should Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road. Keep your knees against the gas tank Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly.

20. The south carolina department of motor vehicles (scdmv) must be notified within this many days of any name or address changes: September 14, 2017 October 4, 2017 September 18, 2017 September 11, 2017 September 9, 2017

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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.