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To earn your motorcycle license in South Carolina, you must pass both a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. Knowledge test questions are based on information in the South Carolina Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices. The South Carolina DMV motorcycle test consists of 30 questions, and at least 24 correct answers are required to pass.
1. Riders in a staggered formation should move into a single-file formation when:
parking.
riding curves.
riding at night.
2. Remind your passenger to tighten his or her hold when you:
are about to start from a stop.
are about to turn sharply.
All the other answers are correct.
3. When you are riding at night, it is best to:
not use your headlight.
ride slower than you do during the day.
stay close behind the car in front of you.
4. Wear ___________ clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
comfortable
brightly-colored or reflective
colorful
5. Which of the following should be avoided when carrying cargo?
Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar
Securing cargo as low as possible
Filling saddlebags evenly
6. To know what is going on behind you:
slow down and look around.
pull off the road and check.
check your side mirrors frequently.
7. You should adjust your mirrors:
after you have started riding.
after starting the motorcycle.
before starting the motorcycle.
8. When passing a truck, it is important to:
avoid slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
always sound your horn when riding alongside the vehicle.
flash your headlight.
9. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to:
distribute the load evenly.
keep the load low.
All of the above.
10. To stop as quickly and as safely as possible in a curve, try to:
Straighten the motorcycle upright.
grab the front brake.
increase your speed through the curve.
 
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SC DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
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