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...?
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Question 1 of 30

A mark of a veteran rider when pulling away is his ability to do so...?
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Question 2 of 30

Don't ride your motorcycle if you are...?
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Question 3 of 30

The front brake on a motorcycle is normally controlled by...?
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Question 4 of 30

You want to cross some trolley tracks which run parallel to your course. You should...?
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Question 5 of 30

On a normal motorcycle, you operate the rear brake with...?
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Question 6 of 30

Before you start your engine, you should make sure the transmission is...?
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Question 7 of 30

On a normal motorcycle you will change gears with...?
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Question 8 of 30

To get a motorcycle permit in South Carolina you must be at least...?
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Question 9 of 30

The best type of footwear for motorcycle riding is...?
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Question 10 of 30

When making a normal speed turn, your body should...?
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Question 11 of 30

Why should you use both brakes every time you stop?
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Question 12 of 30

The clutch control on a motorcycle can be found...?
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Question 13 of 30

You can safely cross railroad tracks at angles of up to...?
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Question 14 of 30

You will normally find the fuel petcock on a motorcycle...?
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Question 15 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 16 of 30

Don't ride a borrowed motorcycle on the road until...?
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Question 17 of 30

You should ride with proper eye protection to defend yourself from...?
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Question 18 of 30

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

To accelerate on a motorcycle...?
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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

You're approaching a fast sweeping curve. You should...?
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Question 23 of 30

You should always assume that a car driver...?
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Question 24 of 30

Which of these is the only type of glove suitable for motorcycle riding?
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Question 25 of 30

The best way to keep yourself out of accidents is to ride...?
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Question 26 of 30

You should wear protective clothing which...?
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Question 27 of 30

Under normal riding circumstances, you should not take your feet from your foot pegs...?
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Question 28 of 30

In a braking maneuver, you should...?
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Question 29 of 30

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