South Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-7 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

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.

Q.2

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.
Not required, but recommended.
Not recommended.

Q.3

When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.
The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.
Only the rear brake should be used.

Q.4

You are most likely to get into a collision:

At an intersection.
When riding in a group.
Traveling on the expressway.

Q.5

A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.
Not ride without a back rest.
Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

Q.6

A rider's boots or shoes should:

Be below their ankles.
Cover their ankles.
Be made of a soft, pliable material.

Q.7

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
Often balance out.
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.

Q.8

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.
A short-sleeved shirt.
Darkly-colored clothing.

Q.9

Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?

Accelerate through the turn.
Reduce your speed before turning.
Lean into the turn.

Q.10

When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.
Fit snugly.
Be uncomfortable.

Q.11

The best footwear for motorcyclists are:

Sneakers.
Sturdy boots.
Sandals.

Q.12

A good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Speed up.
Allow them to get in front of you.
Make gestures at them.

Q.13

If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

Q.14

Using all three lane positions is:

Not encouraged because then you can never get used to any part of a lane.
Discouraged because it confuses other motorists.
Wise if you are adapting to changing conditions.

Q.15

If you must transport a load, it should be:

Carried over the rear axle.
Carried on the gas tank in front of you.
Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

Q.16

If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:

Have increased control of their motorcycle.
Experience a more stable ride.
Unintentionally leave the road.

Q.17

What type of footwear is the best for motorcycle riders?

Sneakers
Leather boots
Sandals

Q.18

If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.
You must observe the posted speed limit.

Q.19

Long-term exposure to wind noise:

Is not a danger.
Can cause irreversible hearing damage.
Is just part of riding a motorcycle.

Q.20

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

Q.21

If you have only one drink before riding:

You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.
Your riding skills will not be affected.
It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

Q.22

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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

Q.23

In general, which position within a lane is the best to ride in?

The left position
The right position
There is no single best lane position.

Q.24

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

Fits snugly.
Is clean.
Looks cool.

Q.25

Under normal riding conditions, one of the best ways to help others see your motorcycle is:

To flash your lights.
To keep your high beam headlight turned on.
To ensure that your motorcycle is painted a dark color.

Q.26

What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down
Accelerate
Make sudden moves

Q.27

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

Look down to watch for changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Move to the edge of the roadway.

Q.28

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride on the right side of the lane.
Ride on the edge of the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Q.29

Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.
It prevents you from finding an escape route.
It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

Q.30

Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

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