South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the South Carolina Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE South Carolina DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. Motorcycles are harder to see. how can you increase your visibility? All these answers are correct. Wear bright clothing. Use signal lights Flash your brake light to warn drivers.

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. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 45 120 20 90

4. 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.

5. 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 Revocation Withdrawn.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.

6. When approaching an intersection where a vehicle may cross your path Always yield to vehicles approaching the intersection. Cover the clutch and brake to reduce your reaction time. Beep your horn to warn other drivers Come to a complete stop even if you have the right-of-way.

7. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Colorful and big. Leather and tough. Dark and durable Bright and reflective.

8. At a stop sign, when you are waiting to turn right and a vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on, you must Wait until the other driver actually starts to turn and then start your turn. Turn on your headlights quickly. Press the accelerator immediately Proceed with the turn as you are certain the other driver is turning.

9. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should Apply both brakes. Use engine braking. Pull the engine kill switch Use the front brake only.

10. 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.

11. What does the right foot pedal control? The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake. The front brake.

12. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers. Speeding up when approached by tailgaters Always riding in the center of the lane position.

13. What does a broken yellow line indicate? Indicate division of lanes of traffic going in the opposite direction. Indicate division of lanes of traffic going in the same direction. You are on a two-lane road and can expect oncoming traffic in the lane to the left of the line It is illegal to cross the marking from either direction in order to pass another vehicle. You are on a two-lane road and can expect oncoming traffic in the lane to the right of the line.

14. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions. Seasonal changes are. Not being seen is. Traffic signals are. Bad drivers are.

15. What is the first thing you should do if you are stopped at a red light and then the light turns green? Look to the right. Make sure the intersection is clear. Proceed to drive forward Look to the left. Check behind you.

16. 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.

17. Motorcycles must be cautious when approaching an intersection because they are smaller, and therefore Are much faster than cars. Appear further away. Appear closer than they are Drive much slower than cars.

18. The front brake is controlled by The right foot pedal. The right hand lever. The left foot pedal The left hand lever.

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

20. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Not lean at all. Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles None 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.