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2024 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 9

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Carolina when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Carolina please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-carolina/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 30

Passing Score 24

22. The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use only your front brake.

Use only your rear brake.

Use both brakes at the same time.

To stop quickly, apply controlled pressure to both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

23. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should generally travel:

In a staggered formation.

In single-file formation.

Side-by-side.

A staggered formation is generally the best way for a group to maintain close ranks while also allowing each rider to maintain an adequate cushion of space. A single-file formation is preferable when taking curves, turning, or entering or exiting a highway. Side-by-side riding is dangerous because both riders lose access to their escape routes.

Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Only stop to yield to other traffic.

Vehicles will be entering the roadway.

A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to all crossing traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when it is safe to do so.

25. Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion

The middle portion

The right portion

Oil drippings and debris from cars and trucks often collect in the center portion of a lane.

26. In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.

Assume they will be safe.

Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

In high-risk areas, such as intersections, shopping areas, schools, or construction zones, a motorcyclist should reduce their speed. They should cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time in the case of an emergency.

27. For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.

Not required, but recommended.

Not recommended.

In Georgia, you are required to wear a U.S. Department of Transportation-compliant helmet any time you operate a motorcycle.

28. A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

0.02 percent

0.04 percent

0.08 percent

In Virginia, a person with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher is considered intoxicated. Any intoxicated person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle.

29. If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.

You must observe the posted speed limit.

All passes must be completed within the posted speed limits and only in areas where passing is permitted.

30. You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.

If traffic is light.

If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

An expanded cushion of space is needed if your motorcycle will take longer than normal to stop. If the pavement is slippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you, or if traffic is heavy and another driver may try to squeeze in front of you, open up to a minimum four-second following distance.

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