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

In South Carolina, you must wear a helmet if you are...?

a. Under 19

b. Under 21

c. Under 25

d. Under 17

Question 1 of 30

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

a. With a wheelie

b. Smoothly

c. Noisily

d. Quickly

Question 2 of 30

Don't ride your motorcycle if you are...?

a. Any of these

b. Upset

c. Angry

d. Tired

Question 3 of 30

The front brake on a motorcycle is normally controlled by...?

a. The left hand

b. The left foot

c. The right foot

d. The right hand

Question 4 of 30

You want to cross some trolley tracks which run parallel to your course. You should...?

a. Edge across over 100 yards or so

b. Move away and turn sharply back in at exactly 90°

c. Move away and turn sharply back in at at least 75°

d. Move away and turn sharply back in at at least 45°

Question 5 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, you operate the rear brake with...?

a. Your right hand

b. Your right foot

c. Your left foot

d. Your left foot

Question 6 of 30

Before you start your engine, you should make sure the transmission is...?

a. In neutral

b. In 5th

c. Any of these depending how quickly you want to pull away

d. In 1st

Question 7 of 30

On a normal motorcycle you will change gears with...?

a. Your right foot

b. Your right hand

c. Your left hand

d. Your left foot

Question 8 of 30

To get a motorcycle permit in South Carolina you must be at least...?

a. 14 years old

b. 17 years old

c. 15 years old

d. 16 years old

Question 9 of 30

The best type of footwear for motorcycle riding is...?

a. Flip-flops

b. Dress shoes

c. Laced up boots

d. Training shoes

Question 10 of 30

When making a normal speed turn, your body should...?

a. Lean opposite to where you want to go

b. Do any of these depending on speed

c. Remain upright

d. Lean towards where you want to go

Question 11 of 30

Why should you use both brakes every time you stop?

a. To get into good habits for emergencies

b. Because it's against the law to do otherwise

c. Because that's the only way to activate the brake light

d. Because neither brake is powerful enough to stop on its own

Question 12 of 30

The clutch control on a motorcycle can be found...?

a. By the ignition switch

b. On the right handlebar

c. Between the handlebars

d. On the left handlebar

Question 13 of 30

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

a. 15°

b. 35°

c. 25°

d. 45°

Question 14 of 30

You will normally find the fuel petcock on a motorcycle...?

a. By the gas filler cap

b. Under the seat

c. By the ignition

d. Below the gas tank

Question 15 of 30

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

a. 8 PM

b. 6PM

c. 1 AM

d. 10 PM

Question 16 of 30

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

a. You've ridden it around a parking lot

b. You've read about it on the Internet

c. The owner has gone over the controls with you

d. Any of these things

Question 17 of 30

You should ride with proper eye protection to defend yourself from...?

a. All of these

b. Dirt

c. Sun glare

d. Insects

Question 18 of 30

If your motorcycle starts with a kickstart, you should...?

a. Just push from the ankle

b. Just push from the hip

c. Just push from the knee

d. Put your whole weight on it

Question 19 of 30

For normal motorcycling, it is recommended you choose a motorcycle with...?

a. Short low bars

b. Long high bars

c. Short high bars

d. Long low bars

Question 20 of 30

To accelerate on a motorcycle...?

a. Use your right foot

b. Twist the throttle

c. Your left hand

d. Your left foot

Question 21 of 30

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

a. 60 days

b. 180 days

c. 90 days

d. 30 days

Question 22 of 30

You're approaching a fast sweeping curve. You should...?

a. Accelerate

b. Any of these depending on traffic

c. Slow down

d. Maintain constant speed

Question 23 of 30

You should always assume that a car driver...?

a. Has definitely seen you

b. Won't yield right-of-way

c. Is interested in your safety

d. Will yield right-of-way

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Rubber gloves

b. Cycling gloves

c. Full fingered leather

d. Ski gloves

Question 25 of 30

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

a. Swiftly

b. Defensively

c. Timidly

d. Aggressively

Question 26 of 30

You should wear protective clothing which...?

a. Covers your whole body

b. Reaches at least elbows and knees

c. Covers all of your upper body

d. Covers all of your lower body

Question 27 of 30

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

a. Except to kick other vehicles

b. Unless stopped

c. Except to signal to other drivers

d. Except to correct in a turn

Question 28 of 30

In a braking maneuver, you should...?

a. Grab the front brake and stamp on the rear brake

b. Grab the front brake and press on the rear brake

c. Squeeze the front brake and stamp on the rear brake

d. Squeeze the front brake and press on the rear brake

Question 29 of 30

Just before you downshift, you should...?

a. Any of these depending on circumstances

b. Maintain constant speed

c. Decelerate

d. Accelerate

Question 30 of 30