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Free South Carolina DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2024

Based on 2024 SC motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Welcome to our free South Carolina Motorcycle License practice Exam. This practice exam should be taken by anyone who is studying for their motorcycle license in the state of South Carolina. Our practice questions are designed with the state exam in mind, and each question is based on information found in the South Carolina Motorcycle Handbook. Each of the questions on this test contains four possible answers to choose from. After carefully reading the question and each of the four choices, choose your answer carefully. There is only one right answer per question. Use our hint feature to get a clue about the answer to a question if you aren’t sure. Some hints eliminate answers while others give you a more information or a clue about the correct answer. It is important to remember that there will not be any hints on the actual state exam. If you choose the correct answer for a question, you will move on to the next practice question on the test. If you choose the wrong answer, you will be shown the correct answer along with an explanation. To pass this practice test you will need to answer 20 of the 25 questions correctly. Good luck!

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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions30
How many correct answers to pass24
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply15
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. In South Carolina, who must wear a helmet?
  2. In South Carolina, who must wear eye protection on a motorcycle that lacks a windscreen?
  3. Convex side mirrors on motorcycles make cars seem
  4. When it is raining, which lane position should you ride in?
  5. Which of the following present(s) the greatest danger?
  6. Before downshifting, you should
  7. The safest formation when you're riding in a group is
  8. If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should
  9. Before you start your motorcycle's engine, the transmission should be in
  10. If you can't cross an obstacle head-on, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
  11. Where are the clutch and front brake lever located?
  12. When should you use both the front and rear brakes to stop?
  13. To ride safely on a slippery surface, you should
  14. Motorcycles require __________ lane width to operate safely.
  15. ____________ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
  16. __________ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
  17. Head checks are necessary for
  18. While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet
  19. ______________ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
  20. When should a passenger mount a motorcycle?
  21. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
  22. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
  23. Eye contact with drivers
  24. In South Carolina, you may legally share a lane with
  25. When you are properly seated on your motorcycle, your arms should be
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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