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. Those over which age and under which age receive a five year license? 50 years or older and under 17 years of age. 62 years or older and under 18 years of age. 65 years or older and under 17 years of age 55 years or older and under 18 years of age. 60 years or older and under 19 years of age.

2. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in First gear. Neutral. Third gear Second gear.

3. If your front tire fails while riding, you should ease off the throttle and Pull the kill engine switch and roll to a stop. Use both brakes and stop on the shoulder of the road. Use the front brake and move to the side of the road Use the rear brake and move to the side of the road.

4. The least effective method of attaching cargo to your motorcycle is by using Tank bags. Elastic cords. Ropes Saddlebags.

5. Which of the following is not an important lane passing skill on south carolina multi-lane highways? None of the answers listed. Straddling lane markers to pass between lanes of traffic more quickly. Passing only when there is enough roadway ahead to pass a vehicle at a safe speed under or at the limit Obeying passing lane signals and signs at all times. Passing only when an operator has a clear view of the roadway ahead.

6. When stopped at a stop sign, the motorcycle should Remain in third gear. Remain in first gear. Remain in neutral Remain in second gear.

7. 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.

8. Which of the following are common causes of trouble among older drivers? All of the answers listed. Difficulty in distinguishing between objects when driving at night. Requiring two to 3 tries when parallel parking Missing stop signs, highway signs, and other traffic indicators. Trouble judging how far away incoming traffic is at a given moment.

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

10. If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must ____ to prevent being temporarily blinded. Look at the driver of the opposite vehicle. Look toward the right edge of the road. Look at the center of the road. Look toward the left edge of the road.

11. In which of the following situations is it important to change your lane position? When passing parked cars. When being passed by other vehicles. When a car is trying to share a lane with you. All of the above.

12. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. In pairs. Motorcycles should not ride in groups The staggered formation.

13. Which of the following does not affect your blood alcohol concentration? The amount of alcohol. How fast you drink. Time of day. Your weight.

14. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Time of day. Your weight How fast you drink.

15. When carrying a passenger, your motorcycle will Respond quicker than normal. Easily tip over. Respond slower than normal Respond the same as without a passenger.

16. 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.

17. Which of the following is not an effect of alcohol? Dulled judgment. Increased alertness. Slower reactions. Impaired vision.

18. What can you do to avoid accidents? Be ready to slow down when you are approaching an intersection and you have the green light, or the right of way. All of the answers listed. Glance at traffic coming in all directions Expect the unexpected from drivers and pedestrians around you. Pay attention to your driving.

19. What will happen to your license if you are found guilty of killing a person while operating a vehicle in a careless manner? Cancellation. None of the answers listed. Revocation Withdrawn. Suspension.

20. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have had at least one drink. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. You had one drink and are over the age of 21 You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more.

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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.