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. In case of mechanical signal failure on your vehicle, what is the proper hand signal to display for indicating intent to make a left turn? Holding up 3 fingers with your left hand out the driver's side window. Left hand held down toward the pavement with your palm spread out the driver's side window. Left hand and arm extended straight out of the driver's side window Left hand moving up and down in a fast motion out of the driver's side window.

2. 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.

3. When should you take your feet off the footpegs and skim them on the surface of the road? When crossing railroad tracks. When riding on metal grating. When riding on ice. When riding in a parking lot.

4. 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.

5. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If your lights are working. If the surface is safe to ride on If it is a designated pull-off area.

6. What is the minimum amount of feet of moving water that can carry most vehicles away? 1 2 4 5 3

7. What should you do if you are one of the first persons to come upon the scene of a collision? Notify the local police. Move your vehicle off the travel portion of the roadway. Stop. get medical help for the injured Do all of these things.

8. The i-20 begins at which state line? Both the georgia line and the columbia line. None of the answers listed. The columbia line The north carolina line. The georgia line.

9. When traveling at 20 miles per hour, the foot brakes must be able to stop your vehicle within a braking distance of how many feet? 20 50 45 40 24

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

11. What do the rules of the road include? All of the answers listed. Guide to good driving. Pavement marking indications Traffic control devices. What signs look like and mean.

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

13. Which of the following is true in regards to getting to know your motorcycle? You should be familiar with its controls. You should know how to shift smoothly. All of the answers listed You should use both brakes any time you slow or stop. You should know how to properly accelerate.

14. If you have a blood alcohol concentration of ____ or above, you are considered intoxicated. 0.05 0.08 0.01 0.09

15. 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.

16. Which of the following is an example of a traffic control device? All of the answers listed. Pavement markings. Traffic signs Signals.

17. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Every 50 miles. Every two hours. Once per trip. Every five hours.

18. With a beginner's permit you may only drive a motorcycle between which hours? 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.

19. 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.

20. How many valid driver's licenses are you allowed to have? 1 5 3 4 2

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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.