South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If there is an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing directly behind you when you are in heavy traffic, you should Stop your vehicle immediately in the lane. Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way. Continue moving in the same lane and let the emergency vehicle change lanes Increase your vehicle speed and let the emergency vehicle pass you.

2. Riding alongside a car can be dangerous because You could be hit by an extended side mirror. Objects may be thrown out the window. You may be riding in a blind spot Any of these could happen.

3. What is one reason for license revocation? All of the answers listed. You are found guilty of killing any person while driving a car in a careless manner. You are involved in any accident in which someone is killed or injured and you fail to stop and help You are found guilty of any felony in which a motor vehicle is used. You are convicted of driving a motor vehicle engaged in a race on a public street or highway.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. What is engine braking? Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

7. What should you do in non-ideal weather conditions? Be aware of other drivers who may be driving too fast. Tap your brakes lightly to notify other drivers of your presence. All of the answers listed Slow down in rain and fog. Use your low beam headlights.

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

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

10. The best position for traction when it is raining is The center lane position. The left lane position. The shoulder of the road In the tracks left by other drivers.

11. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is Snow. Gravel roads. Wet pavement All of these.

12. If there are 3 or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to Go faster or turn right. Go slower or turn left. Go faster or turn left Go slower or enter the road.

13. South carolina requires moped operators under what age to wear a helmet and goggles? 18 years old. 17 years old. 21 years old 19 years old. 20 years old.

14. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Stay in low gears. Wear reflective clothing. Use your low beam headlight Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you.

15. If your front wheel locks, you should Continue applying the brake. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly. Use the rear brake only Release the rear brake only.

16. It is difficult for other drivers to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Wear proper clothing. Ride in the best lane position. Use your headlight All of the above are correct.

17. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Up. As comfortable as you wish. Locked Down.

18. 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.

19. If you parallel park, you must be within ____ inches from the curb. 10 18 12 6

20. What does the examination involve in south carolina? A vision, knowledge, and road test. A road test. Both a vision test and knowledge test A vision test. A knowledge test.

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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.