South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test Questions Flashcards

South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Test Questions Flashcards

• If using saddlebags to carry a load, you should:> Load the bags as evenly as possible.
• If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a

surface with good traction, you should:

> Keep the wheel locked until you have stopped completely.

• When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:> Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve

their view of cross traffic.

• After riding over an object on the road, you should:> Pull to the side of the road and check your tires and rims

for damage.

• To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcycle rider

should:

> Maintain an adequate space cushion.

98. An approved helmet:> Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as

necessary.

• Use your mirrors when stopping at an intersection:> To determine if drivers behind you are aware that you are

stopping.

• More than half of all crashes:> Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less

than six months.Before riding, a motorcycle operator should check the

clutch. A properly working clutch should feel:

> Tight and smooth.

• To swerve correctly, you should:> Press the handle grip in the direction you plan to

swerve.(If you must swerve to avoid a hazard, apply a small amount of pressure to the appropriate handle grip. To swerve to the left, press the left handle grip, then press the right to recover. To swerve to the right, press the right handle grip, then the left.)

• Refusing to take a breath test when requested to do so

by an officer:

> Will result in legal consequences.

• When riding on a highway, a motorcyclist should scan

the road:

> As far ahead of their motorcycle as possible.

• Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a

motorcycle and other traffic?> Intersections

• Who is required to wear a helmet while riding? > Motorcycle passengers under the age of 21
• If braking in a curve:> You may have less traction as you lean into the curve.
• When a motorcyclist needs to stop quickly, they should:> Apply both brakes at the same time.

12. Pentagonal signs indicate:> School zones.

81. Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs: > Well below the legal limit.

• If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:> Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
• When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:> Should still use a turn signal.

19. A U-turn is not permitted:> On or near any curve or hill.

• If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right

and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should

ride:

> In the left portion of your lane.

• When nearing a blind intersection, you should:> Change your lane position to become more visible to

other drivers.

4. A good defensive driver:> Looks out for the actions of other drivers.

• When other vehicles are slowed or stopped: > A motorcyclist should not weave between lanes of traffic.
• When traveling at night, it is:> More difficult to judge distances than it is during the day.

When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective

apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

> Made of leather or synthetic materials.

• A passenger on a motorcycle should:> Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the

operator.

• If bright sunlight makes it difficult for drivers to see a

motorcycle's mechanical turn signals, the rider should:

> Use hand signals.

• As you are riding on a two-lane highway, you approach

a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing.

You:

> May not pass until the school bus driver turns off the flashing lights and continues driving.

• On a motorcycle, which brake provides the most

stopping power?> The front brake

• If your motorcycle begins to weave while you are riding

over rain grooves or bridge gratings, you should:

> Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.

• When riding at night, you should:> Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

16. Downward-facing triangular signs:> Tell riders to yield.

• When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should

position themselves:

> Just behind the leader.

• When riding a motorcycle, you should: > Assume other drivers can't see you.
• If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:> Gently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.
• When riding in curves, turning, or entering a highway,

the best group formation is:

> Single-file.

• Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors.

These mirrors:

> Make cars seem farther away than they actually are.

• When looking through a turn, you should: > Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
• When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a

two-lane road, the riders should:

> Pass one at a time.

• A person who is above the legal drinking age with a

minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.> 0.08 percent

15. An octagonal sign is always a:> Stop sign.

• It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining

because:

> Pavement will be especially slippery.

• When slowing or stopping a motorcycle, you should:> Shift down through the gears.
• When sitting on a motorcycle, your arms should:> Be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.

7. When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:> Neutral.

• If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you

should:

> Immediately release the front brake, then re-apply the brake firmly.

• A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the

roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the

motorcyclist should:

> Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

• A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane

sharing by:

> Riding in the center portion of a lane.

• If a motorcycle rider takes a turn too fast, they may:> Unintentionally leave the road.
• If you cannot avoid a slippery road, you should:> Keep your motorcycle upright and proceed as slowly as

needed.

• If carrying a package while riding a motorcycle, you:> Need to keep both hands on the handlebars.
• When riding a motorcycle, your feet should be:> On the footrests for balance.
• A properly-fitted motorcycle:> Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while

seated.

• When riding downhill or shifting into first gear, you may

need to:

> Use your brakes to slow down before downshifting safely.

• When it starts raining, it is usually best to:> Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
• A sign that your front tire has gone flat is that your

steering suddenly feels:

> Heavy.

• A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield: > Helps protect your whole face.
• When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle takes:> More time than usual to stop and speed up.
• You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in

the clutch when:

> The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

86. When entering a turn, a rider should: > Reduce their speed.

• A motorcycle operator may only carry a passenger if:> Their motorcycle is equipped to carry a passenger.
• When approaching an object or uneven surface that

you cannot avoid, you should:

> Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

13. A diamond-shaped sign:> Warns of existing or possible hazards.

• As you are riding on a four-lane highway, you approach

a school bus that is stopped on the opposite side of the

road with its red lights flashing. You:

> May pass because you are not required to stop.

• A person who is under the age of 21 with a minimum

blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of _____ is considered legally intoxicated.> 0.02 percent

• If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you

should:

> Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.(If a hazard requires you to brake and swerve to avoid a collision, you should take the actions separately. Do not brake while swerving because doing so may cause your motorcycle to fall over)

1. Helmets are:> Required for operators under the age of 21

• When cars are merging from an entrance ramp: > A motorcyclist should never assume the entering drivers

see them.

• To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of

you, you should:

> Ride in the center portion of the lane.

• Upshifting or downshifting in a curve: > Should only be done if it can be done smoothly.
• After entering a turn, you should roll on the throttle and:> Maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually.
• A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:> The back of your motorcycle is swaying from side to side.
• In a slow, tight turn, the rider should: > Counterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their

body upright.

• What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol

concentration (BAC)?> Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

• Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change

gears to:

> Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.

• When riding with a passenger, you should: > Ride a little more slowly than usual.
• The single most effective thing you can do to improve

your chances of surviving an accident > Wear a helmet.

• What does alcohol do to your riding skills and

judgement?> It harms both riding skills and judgement.

• To help other drivers see you, you should wear:> Brightly-colored clothes.
• The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar

motorcycle for the first time is to:

> Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern.

• To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass

another vehicle on its left, you should:

> Ride in the left portion of your lane.

61. To be effective, a face shield should not: > Be airtight.

• You should flash your brake light to: > Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or

stop where they don't expect you to do so.

3. Eye protection:> Is required for operators under age the age of 21.

• When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you

should instruct the passenger to:

> Not talk or move unnecessarily.

14. Round signs indicate:> Upcoming railroad crossings.

• Motorcycle riders should choose footwear with soles

that:

> Are made of hard, durable, slip-resistant material.

80. When braking on a slippery surface, you should:> Use both brakes.

• To lean a motorcycle when making a turn, you should:> Press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
• In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket: > Can help protect against heat exhaustion and

dehydration.

• In areas where dangers could be present, a

motorcyclist should:

> Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

• The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your

motorcycle on a long trip is to:

> Take frequent breaks to rest.

• If you are riding behind another vehicle at night, you

can determine if there are bumps on the road ahead by:

> Noticing the other vehicle's taillights bouncing up and down.

• Maintain a following distance:> That allows you to safely stop in an emergency situation.
• Compared to a car, a motorcycle needs _____

attention.> More frequent

• It is important to flash your brake light when:> Someone is following too closely.
• The helmet of a person who is under the age of 21:> Must be reflectorized.
• When sitting on a motorcycle, you should: > Sit so you can use your arms to control the motorcycle.