South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road. Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely Watch the driver's movements.

2. What is a hazard that you must watch for when being passed by another vehicle? Extended side mirrors. Objects being thrown from windows. Wind blasts from larger vehicles. All of the above.

3. 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.

4. What is the best lane position for being seen? The best lane position changes depending on the situation. The center of the lane. The left part of the lane. The right part of the lane.

5. On a highway with how many lanes must slower traffic always use the outside lane? 4 or more lanes. Three or more lanes. It is not required for slower traffic to use the outside lane on a highway Two or more lanes. One or more lanes.

6. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Two. Seven. Six.

7. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over It is difficult to steer a motorcycle.

8. During the sidecar skills test, you will be scored on: All of the listed answers. Distance. Time Position.

9. When seated properly on your motorcycle, your arms should be Slightly bent at the elbows. Bent at a 90-degree angle. Positioned with your hands above your elbows Locked at the elbows.

10. A triangular orange sign on the back of a slow-moving vehicle indicates that The vehicle must travel slower than 55 mph. The vehicle can travel faster than 25 mph. The vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph The vehicle cannot travel faster than 45 mph.

11. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Lean over as much as possible. Grab the rear brake only Increase your speed before stopping.

12. If you can't cross an obstacle straight on, you should cross at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 105 90 20 45

13. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle will slow down more quickly.

14. If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should Change lanes. Increase your speed. Decrease your following distance Increase your following distance.

15. The best formation when riding in a group is Single file. In pairs. Motorcycles should not ride in groups The staggered formation.

16. Driving a motorcycle is ____ than driving a car. More work. Less work during the day. Less work at night. The same amount of work.

17. What should you do upon arriving on a pedestrian crosswalk? Stay 65 feet away from the crosswalk line. Stay 60 feet away from the crosswalk line. Stay 75 feet away from the crosswalk line Simply stay behind the line and leave the entire allotted space for pedestrian use. Stay 70 feet away from the crosswalk line.

18. 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.

19. In south carolina, what occurs if you obtain a beginner's permit, driver's license, or identification card using fraudulent documents? You will have to come into an office to provide proper documents, but nothing will happen to your issued document(s) in the meantime. Any issued document(s) will be canceled. None of the answers listed Nothing happens if you use fraudulent documents. Your document(s) issued will be suspended for 7 days.

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

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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.