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 scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:
Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.
2.
If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:
The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.
3.
A good way to handle a tailgater is to:
Encourage the tailgater to pass by slowing down or changing lanes.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore the tailgater.
4.
When being followed by a tailgater, you should:
Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.
5.
When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:
Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.
Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.
Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.
6.
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.
7.
To pass another vehicle, a motorcyclist:
May stay in the same lane as the vehicle.
Must use an unobstructed lane.
Can ride on the shoulder.
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