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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. You should check your mirrors:
before you change lanes.
when you begin to slow down.
All the other answers are correct.
2. You should start your motorcycle in:
neutral.
second gear.
first gear.
3. You should make a special point of using your mirror(s):
All the other answers are correct.
before you change lanes.
before you slow down.
4. What's the best way to secure cargo on your motorcycle?
On the sissy bar.
Using bungee cords.
So that it covers your lights.
5. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
Lane markings and steel plates
Uneven surfaces
All of the above.
6. When riding at night, ___________ to increase your ability to see bumps on the road.
tailgate the car ahead
pull off
watch the taillights of the car ahead
7. The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:
in the left lane position.
in the center portion of the lane.
at intersections.
8. If you take curves or turns too fast, you may end up:
crossing into another lane of traffic.
shifting gears.
twisting the throttle.
9. ________ through a turn to stabilize suspension.
Decrease your speed
Roll on the throttle
Rise slightly off the seat
10. What is the safest braking method?
Use the front brake first and then the rear brake
Using only the front brake
Using both brakes at the same time
 
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SC Motorcycle Test

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