South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. What does this sign indicate?

The maximum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone. The maximum allowable speed at any time near a school zone. The minimum allowable speed at any time near a school zone The minimum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone.

3. What is the name of the law that applies to the option of being able to register to vote when being issued your license if you are an american citizen and 18 years old? The motor voter law. The registration law. The american voter law The voter right law. The voter law.

4. If you have a medical condition which department may require you provide medical reports before your license is issued? None of the answers listed. The department of motor vehicles. The department of public safety The safety department. The department of transportation.

5. 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.

6. When is it permissible under south carolina law to dispose of a cigarette butt out the side window or door from a motor vehicle? Along country roads. On weekends and major holidays. When an operator has no room in their vehicle ashtray for it Whenever there is no one there to observe it. It is never permissible to dispose of a cigarette butt from a motor vehicle window.

7. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Warm pavement. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Snow.

8. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Prescription. Illegal. Everyday. All of the above.

9. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Slow down Change lanes.

10. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo? Metal chains. Elastic cords. Nylon rope. Cable ties.

11. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows locked. With wrists locked. At an angle of 90 degrees With elbows slightly bent.

12. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Everything to the sides and rear. Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only beside your vehicle Only behind your vehicle.

13. When using saddlebags, it is important to Only use them if they are completely full. Only fill them with approved contents. Distribute the load evenly Fill one bag before the other one.

14. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Motorcycles and small cars. No one. Other motorcycles only. All other vehicles.

15. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The clutch. The front brake. The rear brake The front and rear brakes equally.

16. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Neither wheel. Both wheels. The front. The rear.

17. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Taking curves. Making turns Doing any of these.

18. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Slow down before the turn. Crouch down low Pull in the clutch and coast.

19. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

20. When carrying a load, you should Secure it as far back as possible. Only use approved luggage holders. Distribute the load evenly Keep it high.

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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.