SOUTH CAROLINA DMV MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

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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. Wobbling can be caused by:
lower tire pressure.
All the other answers are correct.
improperly loading your bike.
2. You can initiate a swerve by:
pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve.
downshifting gears.
applying the rear brake.
3. Gravel, steel plates and lane markings:
all provide better traction than mud.
all provide excellent traction.
all provide poor traction.
4. If the throttle cable is stuck:
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
pull off the road.
apply both brakes.
5. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
It gives you space to maneuver.
It gives you time to correct your mistakes.
All of the above.
6. What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?
Center
Left
Center or left
7. Other drivers are most likely to try and share the lane with a motorcycle when:
traffic is heavy.
the motorcycle rider is preparing to turn at an intersection.
All of the above.
8. To increase your chances of avoiding obstacles at night, you should:
ride in a staggered formation.
reduce your speed.
grab at the front brake.
9. You should start your motorcycle in:
second gear.
first gear.
neutral.
10. To keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should:
decrease your speed.
maintain or increase your speed.
speed up.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the age requirements of the graduated driver's license program to obtain a class D driver's license in South Carolina:
  • For a beginner's permit, you must be at least 15 years old.
  • For a conditional driver’s license, you must be at least 15 but less than 16 years old and have held your permit for at least 180 days.
  • For a special restricted driver’s license, you need to be at least 16 but less than 17 years old. Additionally, you must have held your beginner’s permit for at least 180 days or have a conditional license.
  • For a regular driver’s license, you must have held a conditional or special restricted license for at least one year, or you must be at least 17 years old and have held a beginner’s permit for 180 days.

To take the DMV written test in South Carolina, you can visit a South Carolina DMV branch without appointment. It's important to note that permit tests are typically offered at specific hours, so contact the office you've chosen to find out when you have to go.
Make sure you've got all you need when you go to the DMV office. You must bring:
  • Proof of South Carolina residency (such as school or employment records, utility bills, bank statements, etc.). For a REAL ID permit, you'll need to present two proofs of residency.
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship/identity, name, and date of birth.
  • Proof of Social Security Number.
If you're under 18 years old, a parent or legal guardian must sign the Consent for Minor at the DMV office, unless you are an emancipated minor or married.

To prepare for the DMV written test, read the South Carolina Driver's Handbook. Pay attention to road signs, parallel parking, turning, passing a vehicle, yielding the right of way, etc. Test your knowledge with our practice tests or sign up for Premium, which offers extra resources to get ready for your exam.

New drivers in South Carolina face specific restrictions. If you have a beginner's permit, you can drive:
  • From 6 a.m. to midnight with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old with one year or more of driving experience, seated near you.
  • From midnight to 6 a.m., with any driver listed on your Consent for Minor form, seated beside you.

If you have a conditional or special restricted license:
  • You can transport a maximum of two passengers under 21, unless accompanied by a licensed adult who is at least 21 (except for siblings).
  • You can drive alone from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight savings time).
  • You can drive between 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight savings time) and midnight if accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21.
  • You can drive from midnight to 6 a.m. with a parent/guardian.

A beginner's permit remains valid for a period of twelve months. You have the option to renew it for another year if you're eligible. The renewal process can be completed online and you are required to pay a fee. However, if the permit has been expired for more than nine months, you'll need to retake the DMV test.

SC DMV Motorcycle Test

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