South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Keep your knees against the gas tank. Slow down before the turn. Crouch down low Pull in the clutch and coast.

2. The tires on your motorcycle should be checked Every time you ride. Once a month. Once a week At the start of every season.

3. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Not pass. Flash your brake light. Beep your horn Pass as fast as possible.

4. 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.

5. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. Single file. In pairs. V-shaped formation.

6. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be made before crossing any intersection. Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

7. If you have a medical condition that may affect your ability to drive and prior to the renewal or issuance of a driver's license or permit, scdmv may require: A vision test. A written statement from you regarding your condition. None of the answers listed Your medical reports. An additional driving examination.

8. When looking where you want to turn, you should Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Reduce your speed before the turn Do all of the above.

9. You maintain a ____ following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. 1-2. 3-4 second. 6-May 6-8.

10. If you have a medical condition which department may require you provide medical reports before your license is issued? None of the answers listed. The department of motor vehicles. The department of public safety The safety department. The department of transportation.

11. In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance? Slippery conditions. When being tailgated. Heavy traffic. All of these situations.

12. When making a turn, how many feet beforehand should you signal? 175 200 100 75 150

13. Which of the following is true concerning flooded roads? Loss of control of your vehicle only occurs when the water is 2 feet or more high. If water appears shallow enough to cross, you may do so. You should drive through flooded areas None of the answers listed. Two feet of moving water can move most vehicles and carry them away.

14. When you travel on major streets with stop signs for crossing traffic Increase your speed to pass quicker. Proceed with the same speed. Slow down and prepare to stop in case other vehicles don't. None of the above.

15. Secondary roads carry which kind of traffic? Emergency vehicle traffic. Heavy rush hour traffic. Heavy traffic during adverse conditions Non-heavy traffic. None of the answers listed.

16. When should you use your seat belts? At all times. When traveling for a long period. You don't have to wear a seat belt When on the interstate. When going around the corner.

17. What should a driver do if they notice the road ahead is covered by smoke? All of the answers listed. Immediately slow down. Drive as far as possible to the right of the road Stop off the roadway. Determine if it is safe to continue.

18. When encountering a curve or turn in a large truck or recreational vehicle, which of the following factors must an operator take special care to be aware of and consider? Taking turns and curves in a large truck or recreational vehicle requires more care and skill than in an automobile. All of the answers listed. Turns and curves must always be executed with mindfulness of the available sight distance and sharpness of the curve Turns and curves must always be executed at a slower speed. Turns and curves must always be executed with consideration for current traffic and road conditions.

19. For your class e or f license, you will be graded on: Clutch usage. Mirrors. Posture Starting. All of the listed answers.

20. What equipment should be included in a moped? Operable pedals, if applicable. All of the answers listed. Brake lights activated when either brake is used Operable running lights. At least one rearview mirror.

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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.