South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In South Carolina, which BAC can lead to an automatic license suspension for a rider age 21 or older?
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In South Carolina, which BAC can lead to an automatic license suspension for a rider age 21 or older?
- A 0.15 percent or higher
- B 0.02 percent or higher
- C 0.04 percent or higher
- D 0.10 percent or higher
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A. 0.15 percent or higher
In South Carolina, a rider 21 or older with a BAC of 0.15 percent or higher can have their license automatically suspended. For anyone under 21 the level is just 0.02 percent. You can also be convicted of impaired riding at lower levels.
Source: South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual, page 17
Where should a passenger sit on a motorcycle?
- A Behind you, as far back as possible
- B In front of you if they are a small child
- C Behind you, as far forward as possible
- D Anywhere on the seat, as long as they hold on
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C. Behind you, as far forward as possible
The passenger should sit behind you and as far forward as possible. No passenger of any age should sit in front of you, because they would block your control and view.
Source: South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual, page 81
What causes about forty percent of motorcycle/car crashes?
- A Drivers turning left in front of motorcyclists
- B Motorcyclists running red lights
- C Cars rear-ending stopped motorcycles
- D Motorcyclists changing lanes without signaling
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A. Drivers turning left in front of motorcyclists
The greatest potential for crashes is at intersections, and cars turning left in front of you are the biggest danger. Forty percent of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers turning left in front of motorcyclists.
Source: South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual, page 51
During a hard stop in a straight line, your rear wheel locks and skids. What should you do?
- A Release the rear brake right away so the rear tire can regain its grip on the road
- B Turn the handlebars toward the skid
- C Keep the rear brake applied and the front tire pointed straight until you stop
- D Release both brakes and coast to a stop
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C. Keep the rear brake applied and the front tire pointed straight until you stop
A skidding rear wheel is dangerous, but the manual says not to release the rear brake. Keep it applied and keep the front tire pointed straight ahead until you have completely stopped; you can still bring the motorcycle to a controlled stop in a straight line with the rear wheel locked.
Source: South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator's Manual, page 68