South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. The south carolina department of motor vehicles (scdmv) must be notified within this many days of any name or address changes: September 14, 2017 October 4, 2017 September 18, 2017 September 11, 2017 September 9, 2017

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

4. If there is an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing directly behind you when you are in heavy traffic, you should Stop your vehicle immediately in the lane. Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way. Continue moving in the same lane and let the emergency vehicle change lanes Increase your vehicle speed and let the emergency vehicle pass you.

5. 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.

6. Secondary roads typically do not have what? Heavy traffic. Traffic lights. Traffic signs Stop signs. Pavement markings.

7. It is difficult for other drivers to see motorcycles. which of the following can increase your visibility to others? Wear proper clothing. Ride in the best lane position. Use your headlight All of the above are correct.

8. 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.

9. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to Slow down. Beep your horn. Speed up to match their speed Allow them to pass you.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. When making a normal turn, should the motorcycle rider lean? Yes, the rider should lean in the opposite direction. No, the rider should not lean. Yes, the rider should lean forward Yes, the rider should lean with the motorcycle.

13. 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.

14. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with Elastic cords. Ropes. Tank bags Saddlebags.

15. If there are 3 or more lanes going in one direction, the left lane is used by drivers who want to Go faster or turn right. Go slower or turn left. Go faster or turn left Go slower or enter the road.

16. Which of the following affects your blood alcohol concentration? How much you weigh. How fast you drink. The number of drinks you've had. All of the above.

17. Which of the following is considered illegal equipment in the state of south carolina? A blue light. Large chrome accents which may distract other drivers. Lightly tinted windows Televisions in the backseat of a vehicle.

18. Motorcyclists may find it challenging to maintain safe control on surfaces with poor traction, such as Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers. Mud, snow, and ice. Wet pavement and gravel roads All of the above.

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

20. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? One. Two. 4 Three.

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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.