South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you help balance yourself during motorcycle turns? Turn your torso in the direction of the turn. Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Keep your knees against the gas tank.

2. When placing both your hands on the steering wheel, in which clock position should they be? Left hand at the 6 to 8 o'clock position and your right hand at the 3 to 5 o'clock position. Left hand at the 7 to 11 o'clock position and your right hand at the 3 to 9 o'clock position. Right hand at the 7 to 9 o'clock position and your left hand at the 3 to 5 o'clock position Left hand at the 7 to 9 o'clock position and your right hand at the 3 to 5 o'clock position. Left hand at the 7 to 9 o'clock position and your right hand at the 4 to 6 o'clock position.

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

4. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Uneven surfaces. Metal gratings. Wet pavement. All of these.

5. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality. It is not driven on often. Dirt and gravel provide little traction There is poor visibility.

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

7. When someone is merging into your lane from an off-ramp, the best strategy is to Speed up. Beep your horn. Slow down Change lanes.

8. Which of the following is true concerning speed in south carolina? The posted speed limit is the absolute maximum and reduces with adverse weather conditions. Traveling over the posted speed limit by a bit is okay. You may travel at any speed you wish The posted speed limit is the speed limit in all conditions. The speed limits are more guideline than law.

9. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? A larger angle would be unsafe. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains. It allows you to cross tracks quickly At a lesser angle, you may catch your tires.

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

11. Which of these statements is incorrect? You should only make a u-turn when it is safe. U-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill. Some towns and cities do not allow u-turns Always make a u-turn at a location that is marked with a no u-turn sign.

12. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Pulling in the clutch. Rolling on the throttle. Using a higher gear. Rising slightly off the seat.

13. 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.

14. To apply for your conditional license you must hold your beginner's permit for how long? January 2, 2018 November 3, 2017 March 3, 2018 October 4, 2017 December 3, 2017

15. A motorcycle with what brake horsepower or less may not be ridden on limited access highways? Five brake horsepower or less. Eight brake horsepower or less. Six brake horsepower or less Nine brake horsepower or less. Seven brake horsepower or less.

16. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by Maintaining or increasing your speed. Avoiding sudden moves. Holding in the clutch Leaning back.

17. In south carolina, who must wear a helmet? Drivers under 21. Drivers and passengers under 21. All passengers. All drivers and passengers.

18. What does this sign indicate?

The maximum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone. The maximum allowable speed at any time near a school zone. The minimum allowable speed at any time near a school zone The minimum allowable speed when children are present near a school zone.

19. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Neither wheel. Both wheels. The front. The rear.

20. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion? September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017 September 4, 2017

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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.