South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Children who weigh less than how many lbs must be secured in a rear-facing child safety seat? 20 30 45 35 40

2. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle At all times. When carrying passengers. When carrying cargo When you first learn to ride.

3. 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.

4. When you cross railroad tracks, you should ride your motorcycle ____ within your lane to cross the tracks. At a 10-degree angle. At a 20-degree angle. Straight. By leaning into a side.

5. As a general rule, which handlebar position is recommended for average driving? Short, high bars. Tall, high bars. Short, low bars Tall, low bars.

6. What does a road test consist of? All of the answer choices listed. How you are able to back up. How you achieve parallel parking Your way of stopping at stop signs. Your ability to stop smoothly.

7. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

8. Which of the following is required in order to have a passenger on your motorcycle? Footrests for the passenger. Specialized shocks. Side saddlebags for cargo. A windshield.

9. What should a driver do if they experience a flat tire? Avoid slamming on the brakes. Pull off the roadway as soon as it is safe to do so. All of the answers listed Touch the brakes lightly. Maintain steering control by holding the steering wheel firmly.

10. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. Both brakes. The foot brake. Either the hand brake or foot brake. The hand brake.

11. Most motorcycle crashes happen On gravel roads. On long trips. On short trips In parking lots.

12. 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.

13. If you see a car on an entrance ramp that is about to merge into your lane, it is best to Accelerate to pass the car. Beep your horn. Change to another lane Flash your brake light.

14. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian. Stop inside the crosswalk Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.

15. 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.

16. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and Your throttle. Behind you. In front of you The far lane.

17. What does the right foot pedal control? The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake. The front brake.

18. 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.

19. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield You may wear glasses instead of a face shield. You are not required to wear eye protection. A helmet is not required You must wear goggles or face protection.

20. If a traffic officer signals you to pass through a stop sign without stopping, what should you do? Come to a complete stop at the stop sign. Pass through the stop sign without stopping. Come to a complete stop next to the traffic officer Pull to the side of the road.

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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.