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 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.
2.
When riding at night, you should:
Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.
Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.
Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.
3.
To minimize the potential for fatigue on a long trip, you should:
Drink coffee.
Limit your riding per day.
Play loud music.
4.
If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:
You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle.
You will likely lose control of the motorcycle.
You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle.
5.
Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?
The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
6.
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Protects your face, but not your eyes.
Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.
Helps protect your whole face.
7.
When stopping, you should:
Use both brakes.
Use the front brake only.
Use the rear brake only.
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