South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which brake is more important? The rear, because it provides 70% of the stopping power. The front, because it prevents skidding. The rear, because it prevents skidding. The front, because it provides 70% of the stopping power.

2. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using both brakes every time you stop. Using the front brake only for most stopping situations Alternating between the front and rear brakes.

3. When using saddlebags, it is important to Only use them if they are completely full. Only fill them with approved contents. Distribute the load evenly Fill one bag before the other one.

4. Keeping your knees against the gas tank Helps you keep your balance. Helps turn the motorcycle. Should never be done Should only be done to help steady cargo.

5. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle. 20-degree. 100-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree.

6. You should maintain an adequate space cushion around your motorcycle At all times. When carrying passengers. When carrying cargo When you first learn to ride.

7. Tinted eye protection Is mandatory for drivers only. Should not be worn at night. Should be worn at all times Is mandatory during the day.

8. You must maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles ahead of you because it gives you Time to stop. Time to react. Time to brake. All these answers are correct.

9. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Riding beside another vehicle. Closing the throttle gradually Trying to accelerate out of it.

10. Which of the following is a law for motorcycle riders? All of the answers listed. Operator shall have the headlight on at all times. Operators under the age of 21 must wear a helmet Motorcycles shall not ride side by side in a traffic lane. Must keep both hands on the handlebars.

11. In what year did south carolina enact a law regulating the licensing of moped operators? 1979 1986 1980 1984 1992

12. What in a vehicle will remind you to buckle up? A light on the dash will flash. A buzzer will sound. Your car will not start Your horn will sound. Both a light on the dash will flash and a buzzer will sound.

13. Drivers on an express highway should avoid 'highway hypnosis' by Continually shifting eyes from one area of the roadway to another. Listening to very loud music. Continually moving the car from one lane to another Continuously talking on the cell phone.

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

15. Which is the only eight sided octagonal sign you will see? Do not enter sign. School zone sign. One way only sign Yield the right of way sign. The stop sign.

16. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Beep your horn to warn the driver. Accelerate to make it through the light. Tap your brake to flash your brake light Move into another lane.

17. What is a best riding formation for when you are riding with other motorcycles? Single file. A v-formation. The staggered formation. Side-by-side.

18. What will happen to your license if you are found guilty of killing a person while operating a vehicle in a careless manner? Cancellation. None of the answers listed. Revocation Withdrawn. Suspension.

19. When driving through a turn, your lane position should Change to give you the best view. Be in the center of the lane. Stay as close to the edge of the road as possible Stay as close to the center line as possible.

20. Part of the coupling process is: All of the listed answers. Connecting the brake lines. Securing the tractor Raising the trailer supports.

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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.