South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

In this completely free practice test for the South Carolina Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the South Carolina Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.


South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 01

When making a normal speed turn, your body should...?
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Question 1 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, you operate the rear brake with...?
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Question 2 of 30

The best type of footwear for motorcycle riding is...?
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Question 3 of 30

You should always assume that a car driver...?
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Question 4 of 30

On a normal motorcycle you will change gears with...?
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Question 5 of 30

You want to cross some trolley tracks which run parallel to your course. You should...?
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Question 6 of 30

You should wear protective clothing which...?
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Question 7 of 30

Why should you use both brakes every time you stop?
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Question 8 of 30

Under normal riding circumstances, you should not take your feet from your foot pegs...?
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Question 9 of 30

The clutch control on a motorcycle can be found...?
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Question 10 of 30

Before you start your engine, you should make sure the transmission is...?
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Question 11 of 30

To accelerate on a motorcycle...?
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Question 12 of 30

In a braking maneuver, you should...?
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Question 13 of 30

Which of these is the only type of glove suitable for motorcycle riding?
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Question 14 of 30

You should ride with proper eye protection to defend yourself from...?
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Question 15 of 30

A mark of a veteran rider when pulling away is his ability to do so...?
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Question 16 of 30

Just before you downshift, you should...?
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Question 17 of 30

The best way to keep yourself out of accidents is to ride...?
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Question 18 of 30

To get a motorcycle permit in South Carolina you must be at least...?
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Question 19 of 30

For normal motorcycling, it is recommended you choose a motorcycle with...?
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Question 20 of 30

You can safely cross railroad tracks at angles of up to...?
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Question 21 of 30

To take the motorcycle skills test, you must have held a South Carolina beginner's permit for at least...?
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Question 22 of 30

With a South Carolina beginner's permit, you may not operate your motorcycle alone between the hours of...?
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Question 23 of 30

In South Carolina, you must wear a helmet if you are...?
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Question 24 of 30

If your motorcycle starts with a kickstart, you should...?
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Question 25 of 30

Don't ride your motorcycle if you are...?
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Question 26 of 30

The front brake on a motorcycle is normally controlled by...?
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Question 27 of 30

You're approaching a fast sweeping curve. You should...?
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Question 28 of 30

You will normally find the fuel petcock on a motorcycle...?
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Question 29 of 30

Don't ride a borrowed motorcycle on the road until...?
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Question 30 of 30