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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. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
avoid changing gears
lean with the motorcycle
change gears
2. When approaching a turn, you should reduce your speed _________ the turn.
before
after
None of the other answers is correct.
3. Motorcycles are harder to see than cars because:
They have a smaller profile
Motorcyclists wear helmets.
They are much faster.
4. Which of the following are acceptable protective clothing for motorcycle riding?
Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket
Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket
Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves
5. The left-hand lever controls:
the throttle.
the clutch.
the front brake.
6. Before taking a trip with your motorcycle, it is important to check:
the fluids.
the mirrors.
All of the above.
7. Which brake provides the most stopping power?
The emergency brake
The front brake
Both brakes equally
8. When negotiating a turn, motorcyclists should:
reduce their speed before the turn by rolling off the throttle and, if necessary, applying both brakes.
All the other answers are correct.
look through the turn to where you want to go.
9. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
ride is in the center lane position.
relax, stay on course, and ride straight across.
downshift to a lower gear to improve stability.
10. When riding at night you should:
reduce your speed.
increase your following distance.
All of the above.
 
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SC Motorcycle Test

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