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2025 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 12

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.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

22. When approaching an uneven surface, such as a bump or pothole, you should rise slightly off of your seat:

So you can jump off the motorcycle if you need to.

So your legs can absorb the shock.

So other drivers can see you better.

So you can get a better view of the uneven surface.

When riding over an uneven surface, rising off of your seat will allow your joints to absorb some of the force of impact. This will make it less likely that the impact of the surface will throw you off of the motorcycle.

23. For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.

Not required, but recommended.

Not recommended.

In Georgia, you are required to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet any time you operate a motorcycle.

24. A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.

Takes about an hour.

Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

You should do a pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. This will usually take only a few minutes.

25. Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.

Tight and smooth.

Loose and smooth.

Check your clutch and throttle before riding your motorcycle. The throttle should snap back when you let go and the clutch should feel tight and smooth.

26. When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.

Ride on the right side of your lane.

Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

A road is often very slippery when rain first begins to fall. When it starts to rain, ride in the tire tracks left by cars to get the best traction.

27. If you have only one drink before riding:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

Your riding skills will not be affected.

It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

Impairment of riding skills begins with the first drink. If you have consumed alcohol in any amount, it is not safe to ride.

28. To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.

Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.

Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

To reduce the risk of being involved in a collision, consistently scan your path of travel at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of your motorcycle. Scanning the road ahead will give you time to react to a hazard before meeting the hazard.

29. Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At an intersection

On the highway

On any road

The potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other vehicles is greatest at intersections.

30. A motorized scooter can:

Only be operated during the day.

Be operated without a driver license.

Be operated with any class of driver license.

In California, motorized scooter can be used by anyone possessing any class of driver license.

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