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2025 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 7

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.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

15. To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.

Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.

Turn your headlight off during the day.

To reduce the risk of a crash, you should always ensure that you are visible to others. Communicate your intentions through proper use of your signals, brake light, and lane position. Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle and consistently scan the road ahead of, behind, and next to your vehicle.

16. When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.

The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

Only the rear brake should be used.

When making a normal, non-emergency stop, use the front and rear brakes simultaneously and downshift.

17. 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.

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield provides maximum protection for your entire face, including your eyes, in the event of a crash. A windshield is not an adequate substitute.

18. The control for the rear brake is usually located:

On the right handlebar.

On the left handlebar.

Near the left foot.

Near the right foot.

The rear brake of a motorcycle is usually operated with the right foot.

19. When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up.

The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does.

More time than usual to stop and speed up.

The more weight being carried by a motorcycle, the more time the motorcycle takes to accelerate and decelerate. Your motorcycle will respond to your commands more slowly when carrying a passenger than it will when you are the only person on the bike.

20. You will get the most protection from a helmet if it is all of the following, except:

U.S. DOT-compliant.

Loose-fitting.

Free of defects.

A helmet will provide a rider with the best protection if it meets U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards; fits snugly all the way around; and has no obvious defects, such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.

21. When riding a motorcycle:

The mirrors provide a perfect view.

The mirrors do not show your blind spots.

The mirrors should not be used, except when parking.

As with any other vehicle, the mirrors of a motorcycle have blind spots. Always turn your head to check for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.

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