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. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Possibly hazardous road conditions. Vehicles that may move into your path. Traffic markings and signals. All of these things.

2. To maintain status as a moped, a vehicle's motor must not be capable of moving in excess of this speed on level ground: 20 mph. 60 mph. 40 mph 30 mph. 50 mph.

3. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Prescription medication. Illegal drugs. Alcohol. All of these.

4. Which of the following may you be tested on? All of the answers listed. Choosing safe speeds while going straight and turning. Performing normal and quick stops Selecting the correct path and staying there. Performing normal and quick turns.

5. Which of the following should be checked before each ride? Brakes. Clutch and throttle. Tires. All of these.

6. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Wear bright clothing. All these answers are correct. Choose the best lane position Use your headlight.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. You should check your mirrors when You're going to slow down. All these answers are correct. You are about to change lanes You are stopped at an intersection.

10. When should a passenger mount the motorcycle? While the motorcycle is on the kickstand. Before the engine is started. After the engine has been started. Before the driver.

11. The ____ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision. Shoulder belt. Head restraint. Steering wheel. Lap belt.

12. To help stabilize the motorcycle in a turn, you should Pull in the clutch. Increase the throttle. Apply the rear brake Decrease the throttle.

13. When should you use your seat belts? At all times. When traveling for a long period. You don't have to wear a seat belt When on the interstate. When going around the corner.

14. Which of the following signs is an example of a regulatory sign? A do not enter sign. A wrong way sign. All of the answers listed A stop sign. A yield sign.

15. What is one cause of skidding while turning? Using the wrong gear. Using the wrong brake. Applying too much brake. Pulling in the clutch too quickly.

16. When a passenger is riding with you, they should Also have their motorcycle license. Lean as you lean. Lean back to balance the motorcycle Wear a motorcycle lap belt.

17. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem Farther away than they are. Bigger than they are. Smaller than they are Closer than they are.

18. 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.

19. The most likely place for a collision is An intersection. A multilane highway. A school zone A residential area.

20. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Decrease your following distance. Cover the clutch and brakes. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

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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.