DMV Permit Test 3 - South Carolina Motorcycle

1 . When riding behind another vehicle, you should position yourself:

To be seen in the vehicle’s side mirror. To be seen in the vehicle’s rearview mirror. To be seen through the vehicle's passenger window. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

To allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards. So you can tailgate. To allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle. To encourage other drivers to cut you off. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . 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. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . This sign means:

Left turn yield on green. One-way. Cattle crossing. Two-way left turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object. Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact. Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet. Lean when the operator leans. Wear clothing that is tight. Ride sidesaddle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . When you are being passed on the left, you should:

Speed up. Ride in the right portion of the lane. Ride in the center portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . An approved helmet:

Allows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding. Looks good. Does not have a chin strap. Protects the wearer's hearing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:

Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and only use the front brake. Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it. Release the rear brake and down shift. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Traveling in both directions may pass. Next to the broken line may pass. Next to the solid line may pass. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . This sign is a warning that you are approaching:

An intersection. A crosswalk. A railroad crossing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed. Reduce your speed. Use your high beam headlight whenever possible. Increase your following distance. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot. Look only at your mirrors. Rely on your peripheral vision. Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . When riding behind a car, traveling in the center portion of the lane:

Allows you to be seen in its rearview mirror. Usually makes it difficult for the driver to see you. Should be avoided. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . This sign means:

No U-turn. Two-way left turn. Minimum speed limit. No parking. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:

Slow. Stop. Turn. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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17 . More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night. Are caused by bald tires. Occur at speeds above 55 mph. Involve inexperienced riders. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . When riding in fog, you should:

Use your high beam headlight. Use your low beam headlight. Use no lights. Alternate between the low and high beams. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Turn in that direction after slowing and checking for traffic. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . This sign means:

Highway changes ahead and to the right. Hiking trails ahead and to the right. Hotel ahead and to the right. Hospital ahead and to the right. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . The faster you drink alcohol:

The faster the alcohol is removed from your body. The faster the alcohol accumulates in your body. The less the alcohol affects your body. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop Left turn Right turn Backing up Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . If you are passing a row of cars parked to your right, you should not ride in the right portion of your lane for all of the following reasons, except:

Drivers may get out of a vehicle unexpectedly. Car doors may open into your lane. Pedestrians may step out from between cars. Other motorists may think you’re trying to park. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . When re-entering the original lane after completing a pass, the lead rider of a group should move into:

The right portion of the lane. The center portion of the lane. The left portion of the lane. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a rider:

Will ride no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly. Can ride faster because they are more in touch with their senses. Should take the time to focus on riding before starting the engine. Should call a friend to vent while riding. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . To make it easier to be seen by other motorists, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing while riding. Wear darkly-colored clothing while riding. Wave your arms while riding. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . Which of the following surfaces is unlikely to provide poor traction for motorcyclists?

Dry pavement Wet leaves Loose gravel An ice patch Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . When entering a turn, a rider should:

Speed up. Reduce their speed. Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn. Sit up as high as possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact. Never assume other drivers see you. Stay focused on moving through the intersection. Speed up to make others notice you. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . This sign means:

Two-way traffic. Change in direction ahead. School zone and crossing. Take a FREE Practice Test Now