2025 South Carolina Hardest Permit Test
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina. Each permit 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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1. A passenger should sit:
Explanation
Motorcycle passengers should always sit behind the operator and hold firmly and securely onto the operator's waist, hips, or midsection. They may instead choose to hold onto handgrips, provided that the motorcycle is equipped with them. Passengers should never ride sidesaddle.
2. Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:
Explanation
It is important to consistently check vehicles approaching your motorcycle from behind to determine if drivers are paying attention to you and your movements. Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection to make sure approaching drivers are responding appropriately to your actions.
3. When riding, you should wear:
Explanation
Wear brightly-colored clothing to maximize your visibility when riding, even during the daytime. Clothing made with reflective materials can also be helpful.
4. You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:
Explanation
You will get the most head and neck protection from a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and state standards. The single most effective thing you can do to improve your chances of surviving a crash is wear a properly secured, good-quality helmet.
5. Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?
Explanation
Clothing made of leather or sturdy synthetic materials provide the greatest degree of protection for those riding motorcycles.
6. When buying a motorcycle helmet, you should be most concerned about the helmet's:
Explanation
Protection should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet.
7. When choosing a helmet, you should ensure that it:
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