South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Most motorcycle crashes happen On gravel roads. On long trips. On short trips In parking lots.

2. When can a motorcycle park in a disabled parking spot? When dropping off a passenger. When equipped with a disabled license plate. When unloading only. When parking for five minutes or less.

3. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Do not wear a helmet. Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group Reduce your speed.

4. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when You can never be sure a driver will yield to you. They are beginning to slow down. You are legally entitled to the right-of-way They make eye contact with you.

5. When riding, your feet should be positioned Firmly on the footrests. As far forward as possible. To drag lightly on the ground With your toes pointed downward.

6. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle Doing all of these things.

7. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Every 50 miles. Every two hours. Once per trip. Every five hours.

8. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Making arm signals. Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle Applying the brakes.

9. Which of the following is true in regards to getting to know your motorcycle? You should be familiar with its controls. You should know how to shift smoothly. All of the answers listed You should use both brakes any time you slow or stop. You should know how to properly accelerate.

10. More than how many spotlights installed is considered to be illegal equipment? 1 4 5 2 3

11. Reflective clothing is important for safety During day and night. In rural areas only. In urban areas At night.

12. If you are within the proper age range to apply for a special restricted driver's license in south carolina and go the route of using your beginner's permit to satisfy the requirements, you must have held that permit for a period of: March 3, 2018 December 3, 2017 September 19, 2017 November 3, 2017 October 4, 2017

13. What does a green arrow indicate? Come to a complete stop. The red stop light will appear soon. Proceed only after yielding the right of way A warning that there are hazardous conditions in the road where the arrow is pointing. You are only to proceed in the direction where the arrow is indicating.

14. Which of the following may you be tested on? All of the answers listed. Choosing safe speeds while going straight and turning. Performing normal and quick stops Selecting the correct path and staying there. Performing normal and quick turns.

15. Current employment records may not be more than how many days old in order to prove south carolina residency? 180 30 60 90 365

16. 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.

17. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and Keep your body straight. Lean in the direction of the turn. Lean in the opposite direction of the turn Pull in the clutch.

18. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? A passenger helps balance the motorcycle. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster The motorcycle will slow down more quickly.

19. With a beginner's permit you may only drive a motorcycle between which hours? 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 4 a.m. to 5 p.m.

20. What does the left hand lever control? The gear shifter. The rear brake. The clutch. The front brake.

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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.