South Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Encourage the tailgater to pass by slowing down or changing lanes.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore the tailgater.

Q.2

To pass another vehicle, a motorcyclist:

May stay in the same lane as the vehicle.
Must use an unobstructed lane.
Can ride on the shoulder.

Q.3

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
Only protects your eyes.
Helps protect your whole face.

Q.4

If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle:

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
You should flash your headlight to signal that the other vehicle should proceed.
You should continue through the intersection and expect the other vehicle to stop.

Q.5

When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

Q.6

When scanning the area around your motorcycle, you should:

Look for potential escape routes near intersections, shopping areas, or schools.
See if you can travel faster than other vehicles.
Stare at pedestrians.

Q.7

When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.
Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.
Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

Q.8

When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.
Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.
You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.9

When riding at night, maintain a minimum following distance of:

Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.10

When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.
Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
Should be used when riding in curves.

Q.11

Locking your brakes can:

Be helpful in most situations.
Improve steering.
Cause control problems.

Q.12

Alcohol reaches the brain ________ being consumed.

Within minutes of
About an hour after
About two hours after

Q.13

Hearing protection:

Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.
Is only recommended for long trips.
Should be used on all rides.

Q.14

What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

Time
Coffee
Exercise

Q.15

There may be less traction available for braking when:

A motorcycle is leaning.
A motorcycle is straight up and down.
A motorcycle is on dry pavement.

Q.16

Since most crashes happen in daylight, you:

Do not need to wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear brightly-colored clothing during the day.
Should wear dark clothing during the day.

Q.17

A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:

You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
You will be able to stop quickly.
You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.

Q.18

When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:

Have a large bend at the elbow when reaching for the handle grips.
Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.
Be fully extended when reaching for the handle grips.

Q.19

To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

Q.20

When approaching an intersection, a motorcyclist should not:

Choose a lane position that increases their visibility.
Speed up to cross the intersection quickly.
Cover the clutch and brakes to reduce their reaction time.

Q.21

When stopping your motorcycle while carrying a passenger, you should:

Ride a little faster than you normally would.
Start slowing earlier than you normally would.
Merge into smaller gaps of traffic than you normally would.

Q.22

When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees.
Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb.
Be parked parallel to the curb.

Q.23

Where should you position your motorcycle when entering a curve?

The outside of the curve
The inside of the curve
Wherever traffic and road conditions require

Q.24

Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:

Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.
Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.
Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.

Q.25

Riding gloves should be made of:

Leather.
Wool.
Any soft material.

Q.26

The gearshift is located:

By the left footrest.
By the right footrest.
By the right handle grip.

Q.27

Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?

You have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.
You have space to maneuver.
You have limited escape route options.

Q.28

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
Swerve around the animal.

Q.29

A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.
The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.
The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

Q.30

If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:

Continue to apply the front brake.
Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.
Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

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