2025 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 3
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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16. When should riders use their headlights?
Explanation
Using your headlight is very important to your safety. Other road users may see your headlight long before they notice your actual motorcycle. South Carolina law requires the headlight of a motorcycle to be turned on any time the motorcycle is in use.
17. Mirrors on motorcycles:
Explanation
The mirrors of motorcycles have blind spots, just like those of cars. Always turn your head to check your blind spot before changing lanes.
18. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Regulatory signs are white signs with red and black markings that inform drivers of specific traffic laws in the indicated area. This sign indicates that right turns are prohibited.
19. Before every ride, you should:
Explanation
Perform safety checks before every motorcycle ride. Test your brake controls individually to make sure each one activates the brake lights.
20. A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:
Explanation
A solid white line on the side of the road is used to indicate the right edge of a traffic lane.
21. When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Explanation
On a slippery surface, any sudden change in speed or direction could cause a skid. Accelerate, shift gears, turn, and brake as smoothly as you can when riding on a slippery surface.
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