South Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings
Dry pavement
The roadway under a bridge

Q.2

When preparing to ride with a passenger, instruct the passenger to:

Get onto the motorcycle before you.
Sit as far back as possible.
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Q.3

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.
Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.
Turn your headlight off during the day.

Q.4

The oily strip down the center of a lane:

Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.
Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.
Should be avoided at all times.

Q.5

The normal recommended following distance should be extended if:

The pavement is slippery.
The sun is shining.
You believe stopping will be routine.

Q.6

When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

Q.7

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Brightly-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
Clothing of any color because other drivers can easily see you in daylight.
Darkly-colored clothing to contrast with the bright sunlight.

Q.8

Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:

Will not lead to a DUI conviction.
Will never affect your riding skills.
Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

Q.9

If traveling with a load, the load should be:

Secured as low as possible.
Secured as high as possible.
Attached to a sissy bar.

Q.10

A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.
Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Can become a hazard to the rider.

Q.11

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, and Execute.
Slow, Experienced, and Error-free.
Safe, Experienced, and Evasive.

Q.12

When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Avoid making sudden moves, as doing so could cause a skid.
Travel on the shoulder to be out of the way of traffic.
Use only the rear brake because the front brake is ineffective on slippery surfaces.

Q.13

A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:

Motorcyclists' tendency to ride too fast for weather conditions.
Motorcyclists turning too wide in a curve or turn.
Motorcyclists running off the road while trying to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

Q.14

You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A baseball cap.
Comfortable shoes.

Q.15

When turning, you should:

Move your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders, to look through the turn.
Turn your head and shoulders to look through the turn.

Q.16

Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece
Leather
Denim

Q.17

When choosing a jacket for protection, you should ensure that it:

Fits loosely and flaps in the wind.
Fits snugly enough that it does not flap in the wind.
Is it not made of leather or another sturdy material.

Q.18

A motorized scooter can:

Only be operated during the day.
Be operated without a driver license.
Be operated with any class of driver license.

Q.19

When riding during the day, you should:

Wear dark clothes since it is light outside.
Wear bright clothes so other motorists can see you better.
Be comfortable, wearing shorts if it is hot.

Q.20

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:

White lines.
Yellow lines.
Road signs.

Q.21

A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.
Takes about an hour.
Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

Q.22

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

Right
Center
Left

Q.23

Helmets are:

Required for all operators.
Required for operators who have held their license for less than two years.
Required for operators under the age of 21.
Never required.

Q.24

To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:

Lean in the direction of the curve.
Slow down in the turn.
Turn by using only the handle bars.

Q.25

An engine will seize due to:

A lack of oil.
A lack of fuel.
Improper tire inflation.

Q.26

Before a ride, a motorcycle operator should check the throttle. The throttle should:

Stay in place when released.
Stay loose when released.
Snap back when released.

Q.27

What does a solid yellow traffic light mean?

The traffic light is about to change to red.
The traffic light is about to change to green.
Stop and wait for traffic to pass.

Q.28

Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane

Q.29

Whichever style of helmet you choose, you will get the most protection by ensuring that your helmet:

Fits snugly.
Is clean.
Looks cool.

Q.30

When riding in the rain, you should:

Ride down the center of your lane.
Ride on the right side of your lane.
Ride in tire tracks left by other cars.

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