South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In which of the following situations should a motorcycle operator make a concentrated effort of checking their side mirrors? Anytime the motorcycle rider wishes to make a lane change. When stopped at intersections. All of the answers listed When being followed by another vehicle when deciding to make a turn up ahead. Anytime the motorcycle slows down.

2. Which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle operator have to be aware may be hazardous or slippery? All of the answers listed. Grooves and gratings. Wet paved surfaces Manhole covers and lane markings. Railroad tracks and crossings.

3. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try to share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. All these answers are correct. When someone wants to pass you. In heavy traffic.

4. Head checks are necessary for Driving a car only. Making turns. Changing gears Checking blind spots.

5. 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.

6. How should you enter a highway? All of the answers listed. Use the proper signal. Carefully move into the acceleration lane Ease into the gap to avoid having to stop in the acceleration lane. Watch out for gap in traffic.

7. Before pulling off the road, it is important to check The traffic in front of you. If your lights are working. If the surface is safe to ride on If it is a designated pull-off area.

8. 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.

9. Which brake provides the most stopping power? The emergency brake. Both brakes equally. The front brake. The rear brake.

10. When the yellow lights are flashing, all drivers approaching ____must obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph. A construction zone. A school zone. A railroad crossing. An expressway.

11. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks Release all brakes and coast to a stop. Continue braking until the motorcycle stops. Pull the engine kill switch Release the brake and only use the front brake.

12. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s). 4 Two. One. Six.

13. When being passed by another vehicle, you must be alert for Extended side mirrors. Blasts of wind. Things being thrown from the vehicle All of these things.

14. If a car approaches you with bright headlights, you must ____ to prevent being temporarily blinded. Look at the driver of the opposite vehicle. Look toward the right edge of the road. Look at the center of the road. Look toward the left edge of the road.

15. What can cause the engine to seize? Being low on oil. Not changing gears properly. The front tire skidding. Braking with only one brake.

16. What conditions factor into the amount of distance it will take you to stop? All of the answers listed. Road conditions. Your reaction time Weight of your vehicle. Weather conditions.

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

18. When changing lanes on a multilane road, it is important to check the lane next to you and Your throttle. Behind you. In front of you The far lane.

19. A lighted red arrow means You may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow. You may proceed only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. You may not increase the speed of the vehicle in the direction indicated by the arrow You may slowly proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.

20. To maintain adequate control of the motorcycle, your arms should be positioned With elbows locked. With wrists locked. At an angle of 90 degrees With elbows slightly bent.

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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.