DMV Permit Test 5 - South Carolina Motorcycle

1 . This sign means:

Bicycle crossing. Stop. Fines double in a work zone. Stop ahead. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

2 . When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns. Keep your arms straight. Keep your knees away from the gas tank. Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

3 . If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

Let the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later. Speed up to accommodate the one rider. Split up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want. Let the rider that wants to go faster lead the group. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

4 . What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain Loosening the chain Using the throttle more Applying the rear brake Take a FREE Practice Test Now

5 . When riding on a slippery surface, you should:

Increase your speed. Make sudden moves. Move to the edge of the road. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

6 . If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a straightaway:

You can usually maintain control of the motorcycle. You will likely lose control of the motorcycle. You will need to release the rear brake to regain control of the motorcycle. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

7 . The control for the rear brake is usually located:

On the right handlebar. On the left handlebar. Near the left foot. Near the right foot. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

8 . If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked up, as it will help you stop more quickly. Release the front brake and only use the rear brake. Release the front brake immediately and re-apply it. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

9 . Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?

Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly. It develops good braking habits for emergency situations. Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle. The brakes only work when both are applied. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

10 . To cross tracks that run parallel to your lane, you should:

Edge gradually across the tracks. Cross the tracks at a 90-degree angle. Move away from the tracks, turn, and cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees. Wait for the tracks to end. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

11 . When starting your motorcycle, the engine should be in:

First gear. Neutral. Third gear. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

12 . This sign means:

Pedestrians only. Intersection ahead. Hiking trails ahead. School crossing ahead. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

13 . Swerving a motorcycle:

Requires a lot of traction. Requires little traction. Is a slow maneuver. Should be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

14 . Most motorcycles have rounded, or convex, mirrors. These mirrors:

Are easy to get used to right away. Make cars seem closer than they actually are. Provide a narrow view of the road. Make cars seem farther away than they actually are. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

15 . 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. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

16 . When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane. In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder. In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror. As close to the car as possible. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

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17 . The proper action to take when riding an unfamiliar motorcycle for the first time is to:

Just start riding. There is no better way to learn than by doing. Just start riding. Most bikes are similar, so you don’t have to take the time to identify safety features. Work the throttle, clutch, and brakes before riding to learn the bike's gear pattern. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

18 . Moving into another lane while taking a curve is often the result of:

Taking the turn too fast. Lanes that are too narrow. Not knowing how to steer. Lanes that are too wide. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

19 . Riding gloves are often:

Made of leather. Made of wool. Not pre-curved. Unsafe for the rider. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

20 . Riding gloves should:

Not be worn because they will make your hands too hot. Be worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips. Not be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls. Be worn only on cooler days. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

21 . Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?

The left portion of the lane The center portion of the lane The right portion of the lane Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

22 . If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, the:

Motorcycle could lurch and the rear tire could skid. Motorcycle could accelerate too quickly. Front tire will likely skid. Engine will make a loud noise. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

23 . Pentagonal signs indicate:

School zones. No passing zones. Speed limits. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

24 . 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 not pass. May pass, but only if a pedestrian indicates that the way is clear. May pass because you are not required to stop. Must flash your high beam headlight. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

25 . When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear long pants. Wear shorts if it is warm outside. Wear loose-fitting clothing. Wear sandals. Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

26 . When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:

A single-file formation. Pairs. A staggered formation. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

27 . A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Is not necessary if you have a windshield. Only protects your eyes. Protects more than just your eyes. Does not protect your face as well as goggles. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

28 . This sign means:

You must turn left or right. You are approaching a T intersection. The road that you are on intersects with a divided highway. You are on an overpass above a divided highway. Take a FREE Practice Test Now

29 . ____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.

Time Coffee Exercise Fresh air Click Here Full Cheat Sheet

30 . A motorcycle “fits” you if:

You are able to touch your feet to the ground while seated. You are able to reach the controls by stretching. The handlebars go over your head. Your feet are unable to rest on the foot pegs. Take a FREE Practice Test Now