South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test

Number of tests: 16
Number of questions: 30
Passing score: 24
Directions: To obtain a motorcycle license in South Carolina, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test consists of 30 questions from the Motorcycle manual. Each question has three or four answer choices. To pass you must receive a score of 24 or better. There is no motorcycle manual in Spanish. However, the test may be taken in Spanish.
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1.
On a motorcycle, which brake provides more stopping power?
The front brake
The rear brake
Both brakes are equal.
2.
One way to tell that your front tire has suddenly gone flat is if your steering feels:
Heavy.
Loose.
Soft.
3.
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?
At an intersection
On the highway
On any road
4.
The key to making a quick turn is to:
Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.
5.
When approaching an uneven surface, such a bump or pothole, why should you rise slightly off the 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
6.
When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:
In the outside of the curve.
In the inside of the curve.
Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.
7.
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull onto the shoulder and wait for it to stop raining.
Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.
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