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. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Only downshift if you are an experienced rider. Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Brake while shifting Never shift below second gear.

2. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? 4 Two. Three. One.

3. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Colorful and big. Leather and tough. Dark and durable Bright and reflective.

4. When driving in the fog you should ____ and use your ____ lights. Reduce your speed-- high beam. Remain the same speed-- high beam. Reduce your speed-- low beam Reduce your speed-- parking. Remain the same speed-- low beam.

5. Who should you yield the right of way to? All of the answers listed. Yield the right of way to bicyclists. Yield the right of way to motor vehicles Anyone else who has moved into an intersection before you. Yield the right of way to pedestrians.

6. What is the first thing you should do if you are stopped at a red light and then the light turns green? Look to the right. Make sure the intersection is clear. Proceed to drive forward Look to the left. Check behind you.

7. What is engine braking? Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

8. Where is the engine cut-off switch located? Near the left foot pedal. Near the left handgrip. Near the right handgrip. Near the right foot pedal.

9. When uncoupling, which wheel hook should you pull and lock the handle of? 1st wheel. 3rd wheel. 5th wheel 4th wheel. 2nd wheel.

10. A driver must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations, except When entering a roundabout. When merging right or left. When entering a highway from an alley When reaching an intersection with a green light.

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

12. What are some basic requirements for passing the driving examination in south carolina? All of the answers listed. Have a vehicle in safe operating condition. Being able to see well enough to drive Understanding traffic signs. Be physically and mentally able to drive.

13. How should you enter a highway? All of the answers listed. Use the proper signal. Carefully move into the acceleration lane Ease into the gap to avoid having to stop in the acceleration lane. Watch out for gap in traffic.

14. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. The left hand lever. A foot pedal The right hand lever.

15. When is it important to use your side mirrors? Before changing lanes. Before you slow down. When you are stopped at an intersection. All of the above.

16. Besides a person walking on foot, who else is considered a pedestrian? A person with a disability on a tricycle or quadricycle . Those on a skateboard. A person with a disability on a wheelchair All of the answers listed. Those on roller skates.

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

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

19. 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.

20. What can cause the engine to seize? Being low on oil. Not changing gears properly. The front tire skidding. Braking with only one brake.

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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.