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.
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.
2.
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.
3.
A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your steering suddenly feels:
Heavy.
Loose.
Soft.
4.
Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?
At an intersection
On the highway
On any road
5.
On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most stopping power?
The front brake
The rear brake
The emergency brake
6.
The key to making a quick turn is to:
Shift your weight quickly.
Turn the handlebars quickly.
Get your motorcycle to lean quickly.
7.
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.
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