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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. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check:
only the lane next to you.
the lane next to you and the far lane.
only the far lane.
2. When riding with a passenger you should ride ______ when taking curves.
at normal speed
slower
faster
3. Motorcycle riders can improve their riding strategy by using the "SIPDE" process. SIPDE stands for:
See, identify, predict, decide, examine
Scan, identify, predict, decide, execute
Scan, identify, proceed, direct, execute
4. The ___________ is the place where debris and oil drippings from cars collect.
center portion of the lane
left portion of the lane
right portion of the lane
5. Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
in construction zones
with other motorcyclists
alongside other vehicles
6. You should ______ while stopped at intersections.
remain in second gear
remain in first gear
remain in neutral
7. The best way to reduce your reaction time is to:
lock your elbows.
cover the clutch and the brakes.
pull in the clutch when swerving.
8. Which of the following should be checked before each ride?
Clutch and throttle
Brakes
All of the above.
9. If the front tire goes flat while riding:
gradually apply the rear brake.
apply the front brake firmly.
apply both brakes at the same time.
10. Skidding can be caused by:
too much rear brake pressure.
using the wrong brake.
pulling in the clutch too firmly.
 
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SC Motorcycle License Test

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