Helmets are: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question Helmets are: Answers Required for all operators. Required for operators who have held their license for less than two years. Required for operators under the age of 21. Never required. Explanation In South Carolina, all motorcycle operators and passengers under the age of 21 are required to wear helmets and eye protection while riding. Helmets and eye protection are strongly recommended to all riders. This questions appears in the following tests: South Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 29 South Carolina Motorcycle Practice Test 23