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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. Driving a motorcycle is ____________ driving a car.
less tiring than
less tiring at night than
more tiring than
2. When it starts to rain:
ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
ride in the center lane position.
always ride in the left lane position.
3. When approaching turns or curves, riders should travel:
in pairs.
in a staggered formation.
single file.
4. If you encounter a large surface so slippery that you must coast:
consider letting your feet skim along the surface.
warn other drivers that you will make a sudden move.
gradually increase your speed.
5. With a passenger on board:
your motorcycle will respond more slowly.
it will take longer to speed up.
All of the above.
6. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
7. The best face protection is provided by:
a windshield.
a face shield.
goggles.
8. When riding with a passenger:
you are not allowed carry cargo.
your motorcycle will take longer to stop.
you are not permitted to pass other vehicles.
9. When you approach a blind intersection with a stop line, you should first stop:
where you have the most visibility.
straddling the stop line.
behind the stop line.
10. In the 'Evaluate' step of the SEE strategy, you must have a plan to reduce risks, particularly when faced with:
potholes, guardrails, bridges.
traffic signals and warning signs.
All of the above.
 
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SC DMV Motorcycle Test

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