2024 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 14

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.. Read More

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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8. Which of the following is not a potential problem?

Explanation
Anticipate potential problems that can be created by factors on the roadway. Make a plan to reduce their risks.

9. As your motorcycle increases speed, you will:

Explanation
It is necessary to shift into higher gears as your motorcycle increases its speed.

10. When being passed, it is usually best for motorcyclists to be in which part of the lane?

Explanation
If you are being passed either from behind or by an oncoming vehicle, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding any closer to the passing driver could place you both in a hazardous situation.

11. When nearing a blind intersection, you should:

Explanation
When approaching a blind intersection, move into the lane position that makes you the most visible to surrounding drivers.

12. If wearing a jacket for protection while riding in hot weather, you should:

Explanation
A sturdy riding jacket provides essential protection in the event of a crash, no matter the weather. Jackets also provide an additional benefit in hot weather by protecting the rider against dehydration. Many motorcycling jackets are designed to prevent the wearer from overheating.

13. Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?

Explanation
Traction may be poor on surfaces such as wet, snowy, icy, or muddy pavement; gravel roads; lane markings; and steel plates and utility hole covers.

14. In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

Explanation
There is no single lane position that is always best and no single lane position that should always be avoided. A responsible rider adjusts their position as conditions change.
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