South Carolina Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When riding at night:

Ride on the shoulder of the road.
Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.

Q.2

When wearing a helmet at the time of a crash, a rider is:

Less likely to survive than a person who is not wearing helmet.
Just as likely to survive as a person not wearing a helmet.
More likely to survive than a person not wearing helmet.

Q.3

When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:

Less time than usual to stop and speed up.
The same amount of time to stop and speed up as it usually does.
More time than usual to stop and speed up.

Q.4

Mirrors on motorcycles:

Have blind spots, just like cars.
Do not have blind spots.
Are not required.

Q.5

As you approach a blind intersection, you should:

Move into the part of the lane that allows other drivers to most easily see you.
Move into the part of the lane closest to the traffic control device.
Move into the outside edge of the lane.

Q.6

If you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Q.7

Passengers should:

Hold onto the rider's hips, waist, or belt.
Never hold onto the rider.
Not lean into any turn.

Q.8

Footrests:

May be shared by the driver and passenger
Are required for the driver and passenger
Are not required

Q.9

To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

Q.10

To help others see your motorcycle, you should:

Use your headlight.
Weave in your lane.
Maintain eye contact with other road users.

Q.11

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.12

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

Slow down
Accelerate
Make sudden moves

Q.13

What should be your first consideration when buying a motorcycle helmet?

Appearance
Protection
Price

Q.14

Smaller vehicles appear to be ________ and slower than they really are.

Closer
Farther away
Larger

Q.15

As a rider, you can lessen your chances of being involved in an accident by:

Not looking ahead for hazards.
Refraining from using turn signals, as doing so could distract other drivers.
Being visible to other drivers.

Q.16

When riding at night:

Only ride in the left portion of the lane to better see around other vehicles ahead.
Ride closely to the vehicle in front of you to most effectively use their headlights.
Reduce your speed to increase your chances of avoiding an unexpected hazard.

Q.17

When choosing a helmet, you should ensure that it:

Has no cracks or defects.
Looks nice.
Fits loosely.

Q.18

What does this sign mean?

Right lane ends
Left lane ends
Traffic control device ahead

Q.19

The best clothing for a motorcyclist:

Feels uncomfortable.
Provides protection in a crash.
Should not stand out to other motorists.

Q.20

The front brake supplies about how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About one-quarter
About one-half
About three-quarters

Q.21

Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

Loose and rough.
Tight and smooth.
Loose and smooth.

Q.22

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use only your front brake.
Use only your rear brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

Q.23

When riding in a group, motorcyclists should generally travel:

In a staggered formation.
In single-file formation.
Side-by-side.

Q.24

What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.
Only stop to yield to other traffic.
Vehicles will be entering the roadway.

Q.25

Oil drippings and debris often collect in ______ of a lane.

The left portion
The middle portion
The right portion

Q.26

In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

Q.27

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.
Not required, but recommended.
Not recommended.

Q.28

A person with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ is considered intoxicated.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent

Q.29

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.30

You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.
If traffic is light.
If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

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