2025 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 11
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-carolina/motorcycle.
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22. When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:
Explanation
When riding, you should choose pants and a jacket made of leather or another sturdy material. They should fit you snugly enough that they do not flap in the wind, but also loosely enough that they let you move freely.
23. You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:
Explanation
If the throttle becomes stuck and you are unable to free it, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will remove power from the rear wheel until you are able to safely leave the road and stop.
24. When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
Explanation
All passes must be completed within legal speed limits. Riders should pass only where it is safe and legal to do so.
25. If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:
Explanation
If your front wheel locks while you are making a quick stop, release the front brake immediately and then re-apply it firmly. Use both the front and rear brakes if you need to stop quickly.
26. When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:
Explanation
No matter the speed, riders who are not wearing helmets are three times more likely to die from head injuries than riders who are wearing helmets at the time of a crash.
27. To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should:
Explanation
To lessen the chances of a crash occurring, you should make yourself visible, communicate your intentions to others, maintain adequate space cushions, search your path of travel at least 12 seconds ahead, identify and separate hazards, and be prepared to react to changing conditions.
28. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:
Explanation
White lines are used to separate traffic moving in the same direction. Solid lines indicate that drivers are not permitted to pass, whereas dashed lines indicate that drivers are permitted to pass, if it is safe to do so.
29. What does a traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow mean?
Explanation
A traffic signal displaying a solid red arrow has the same meaning as a red traffic light. Drivers must come to a complete stop and wait for a traffic signal that allows them to turn in their desired direction.
30. When you are being passed, you should:
Explanation
