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South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - South Carolina Class M Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Under South Carolina Code 56-5-3660, who is required to wear a DOT-approved helmet when operating a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
All operators and passengers, regardless of age
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B
Only operators and passengers under 21 years of age
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C
Only operators under 18 years of age
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D
Helmets are not required by South Carolina law for any rider
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When is eye protection required for a South Carolina motorcycle operator under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at night
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B
Only on interstates
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C
Whenever they are riding, unless the motorcycle has an approved windscreen
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D
Eye protection is never required in South Carolina
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Which South Carolina license credential allows you to legally operate a motorcycle on public roads?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any standard Class D driver license
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B
A Class M motorcycle license or a motorcycle beginner's permit
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C
A commercial driver license (CDL)
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D
Any license plus a moped permit
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle beginner's permit in South Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
15 years old
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C
16 years old
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D
18 years old
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcyclist age 21 or older in South Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.02%
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B
0.05%
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C
0.08%
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D
0.10%
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under South Carolina's zero-tolerance law, what BAC will result in a DUI for a motorcyclist under 21?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.01% or higher
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B
0.02% or higher
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C
0.05% or higher
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D
0.08% or higher
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is lane splitting (riding between lanes of moving or stopped traffic) legal in South Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, on any roadway
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B
Yes, only when traffic is fully stopped
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C
No, it is prohibited under SC Code 56-5-3640
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D
Yes, but only on interstates
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How many motorcycles may legally ride side by side in a single lane in South Carolina?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only one — no co-riding in a lane
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B
Up to two, when the lane is wide enough to do so safely
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C
Up to three abreast
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D
Up to four abreast on interstates
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Under South Carolina law, what must a motorcycle have if it is designed to carry a passenger?
Choose one answer below.
A
A spare helmet attached to the bike
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B
A passenger seat and footrests that the passenger can use
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C
A windshield
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D
Saddlebags for the passenger's belongings
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Can a South Carolina motorcycle beginner's permit holder under 18 carry a passenger?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, with any licensed passenger
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B
Yes, but only a family member
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C
No, passengers are not allowed on a beginner's permit for under-18 riders
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D
Yes, if both wear helmets
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What is the daylight-riding restriction for a South Carolina motorcycle beginner's permit holder under 18?
Choose one answer below.
A
There is no daylight restriction
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B
Riding is restricted to daylight hours only
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C
Riding is allowed any time with a licensed adult following
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D
Riding is only allowed after 8 p.m.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How can a South Carolina applicant waive the SCDMV motorcycle on-cycle skills test?
Choose one answer below.
A
By riding for more than 5 years out of state
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B
By submitting a Basic Rider Course completion card from an approved SC Rider Ed program
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C
By passing the written test twice
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D
There is no skills test waiver in South Carolina
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QUESTION 13 / 25
How many questions are on the South Carolina motorcycle knowledge test, and what score is required to pass?
Choose one answer below.
A
20 questions, 75% to pass
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B
25 questions, 80% to pass
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C
30 questions, 80% to pass (24 correct)
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D
46 questions, 83% to pass
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What does the right-hand grip on a motorcycle primarily control?
Choose one answer below.
A
The clutch
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B
The throttle and front brake (twist for throttle, lever for front brake)
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C
The horn and headlight
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D
The shifter
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which hand and foot operate the clutch and gear shifter on most motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
Right hand and right foot
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B
Left hand for clutch, left foot for shifter
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C
Right hand for clutch, left foot for shifter
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D
Left hand for shifter, right foot for clutch
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What is the friction zone on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The portion of the throttle that responds slowest
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B
The range of clutch lever travel where the clutch begins to transmit power
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C
The space between the rear wheel and the tire
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D
The area where the brake pad touches the rotor
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does the acronym T-CLOCS stand for in a motorcycle pre-ride inspection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tires, Clutch, Lights, Oil, Cables, Seat
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B
Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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C
Throttle, Chain, Light, Oil, Carburetor, Saddle
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D
Tank, Clutch, Lock, Odometer, Choke, Sidestand
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When checking tires during a T-CLOCS inspection, what should you confirm first?
Choose one answer below.
A
That the tires are warm to the touch
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B
Tire pressure (inflated to the manufacturer's specifications) and adequate tread depth
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C
That the valve caps match the bike's color
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D
Only that the tires are the original brand
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the correct technique for shifting from first gear up to second on a standard motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold the throttle steady, click the shifter down with your foot
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B
Roll off the throttle, squeeze the clutch in, lift the shifter up with your foot, ease the clutch out while rolling the throttle back on
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C
Pull the clutch in and stomp on the rear brake
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D
Use the front brake to load the front and click the shifter up
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the standard 1-N-2-3-4-5(-6) gear pattern on most modern motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
1st is up, neutral and the rest are down
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B
1st is down, neutral is a half-click up from 1st, and 2nd through 5th/6th are up
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C
All gears are accessed by repeatedly pressing down
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D
Neutral is found above the top gear
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How should you apply the brakes on most normal stops?
Choose one answer below.
A
Front brake only — never use the rear
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B
Both brakes together — front brake provides about 70% of stopping power
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C
Rear brake only — using the front will flip the bike
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D
Engine braking only — brake levers are for emergencies
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QUESTION 22 / 25
If you must stop quickly in a straight line, what is the recommended technique?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slam both brakes as hard as possible immediately
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B
Squeeze the front brake progressively while applying steady pressure to the rear, keeping the motorcycle upright with handlebars straight
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C
Use only the rear brake to avoid skidding
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D
Downshift several gears and let engine braking do the work
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Your total stopping distance on a motorcycle is made up of which three components?
Choose one answer below.
A
Idle time, hold time, drift time
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B
Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
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C
Roll-on time, neutral time, gear-down time
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D
Visual lag, audio lag, and tire lag
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Approximately how does braking distance change when you double your speed?
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A
It stays roughly the same
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B
It approximately doubles
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C
It approximately quadruples (4 times)
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D
It approximately triples
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is counter-steering on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steering with your hips while keeping your hands still
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B
Pressing forward on the handgrip on the side you want to lean toward to initiate a lean at speeds above about 12-15 mph
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C
Looking the opposite direction from where you intend to go
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D
Steering away from the curve to keep the motorcycle upright
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