2025 South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/south-carolina/motorcycle.
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1. A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:
Explanation
A solid white line on the side of the road is used to indicate the right edge of a traffic lane.
2. When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:
Explanation
When making a normal, non-emergency stop, use the front and rear brakes simultaneously and downshift.
3. A motorcyclist is usually most easily seen by other drivers when they are riding in which lane position?
Explanation
If traffic allows, the center lane position is usually the best position for a motorcyclist to take when following a car because the center position will place them in the driver's rearview mirror. A motorcyclist should always be prepared to change positions if traffic or conditions require it.
4. When attempting to pass another vehicle, you should:
Explanation
All passes must be completed within legal speed limits. Riders should pass only where it is safe and legal to do so.
5. Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?
Explanation
Maintaining a cushion of space around your motorcycle at all times helps ensure that you will have time to react and space to maneuver if someone else on the road makes a mistake.
6. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
This sign is displayed on the rear of slow-moving vehicles that may be moving more slowly than 25 mph, such as construction equipment, farm machinery, or horse-drawn vehicles.
7. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should generally travel:
Explanation
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.
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