South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. One second. 4 seconds. Two seconds. Three seconds.

2. What do the regulations of mopeds govern? Govern the equipment required. Both govern the equipment required and the proper use of the moped. Where mopeds can be operated Govern the proper use of the moped. Who is allowed to sell a moped.

3. Riding ____ decreases your chances of being seen. While using your high beam. Near other motorcycles. Alongside other vehicles. In residential areas.

4. Blind intersections can be dangerous because Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. U-turns are not permitted. They are not controlled by traffic signs They are high speed intersections.

5. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Leaning with the motorcycle. Decelerating. Accelerating.

6. Motorists entering a highway from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to Traffic already traveling on the highway. No need to yield the right-of-way. Other motorists on the entrance ramp Heavy trucks on the ramp.

7. What is the neutral stick shift gear? For steady forward driving usage. To increase the speed of the vehicle. The gear your vehicle should be on when starting the engine Cruising gear for higher speeds. To start the car in motion.

8. Which of the following are appropriate tips for interstate driving? When entering an interstate, increase your speed in the acceleration lane up to a speed that will allow you to move into a gap between vehicles. Yield to other cars already on the interstate but avoid bringing your vehicle to a complete stop. After leaving the interstate, be sure to adjust your speed downward for other types of highways All of the answers listed. Do not back up on an interstate.

9. 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.

10. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Will change throughout the curve. Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position Is any lane position as long as you maintain it.

11. 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.

12. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Permitted during heavy traffic. Permitted only in designated areas. Never permitted Not permitted when riding in a group.

13. The distance a vehicle travels between the time the driver recognizes a problem and the time he/she applies the brakes is known as The stopping distance. The reaction distance. The braking distance The perception time.

14. You should look for all of the followings when scanning the road in front of you, except? The neighborhood buildings. The road conditions. The traffic conditions The escape routes.

15. If a traffic officer signals you to pass through a stop sign without stopping, what should you do? Come to a complete stop at the stop sign. Pass through the stop sign without stopping. Come to a complete stop next to the traffic officer Pull to the side of the road.

16. When crossing a very slippery surface, you should Stop and walk the bike across. Pull in the clutch and coast. Use the front brake only Accelerate or maintain speed.

17. Why can pulling off to the side of the road be more hazardous to motorcycles than cars? The shoulder is often sandy and may provide less traction. It is illegal for motorcycles to park on the side of the road. Motorcycles require a curb to park against It is more difficult for motorcycles to stop quickly.

18. When driving through snow or ice, which of the following is recommended. Avoiding the tracks left by other drivers. Driving in the tracks left by other drivers. Putting your hazard lights on None of the answers listed.

19. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The left. The center. The right. The right or center.

20. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

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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.