SOUTH CAROLINA MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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. Riding between lanes of traffic is:
permitted only when traffic is at a standstill.
prohibited.
allowed in designated areas.
2. 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
3. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the left foot pedal
the right hand lever
the left hand lever
4. ______ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
Not being seen is
Bad drivers are
Seasonal changes are
5. To keep other vehicles from sharing your lane:
ride closer to the center portion of the lane.
sound your horn.
flash your brake light.
6. ________ through a turn to stabilize suspension.
Decrease your speed
Apply the rear brake
Roll on the throttle
7. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
in construction zones.
at lower speeds.
at higher speeds.
8. 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.
9. You should use both brakes at the same time:
in emergencies only.
None of the other answers is correct.
every time you slow or stop.
10. Stopping distance is:
the sum of reflex distance, preparation distance and braking distance.
the sum of yielding distance and braking distance.
the total minimum distance a vehicle has traveled until the driver can bring it to a complete stop.
 
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SC DMV Motorcycle Test

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