SCDMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

With a Class M License/Permit you may:

• 1. Operate any motor vehicle, regardless of size or weight.

• 1. Operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,001 pounds.

• 1. Operate a motorcycle on public roadways.

2. If you are under 0.08 BAC:

• 1. You can be impaired and convicted for riding impaired.

• 1. You cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.

• 1. Your riding privileges cannot be suspended.

If you have only one drink before riding:

• 1. You cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.

• 1. Your riding skills will not be affected.

• 1. It can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.

2. What percent BAC is considered intoxicated:

A. 0.02%

B. 0.04%

C. 0.08%

• 0.02%

• 0.04%

• 0.08%

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

• appearance

• protection

• Price

2. A plastic shatter-resistant face shield:

• 1. Is not necessary if you have a windshield.

• 1. Only protects your eyes.

• 1. Helps protect your whole face.

When stopping, you should:

1. 

• use both brakes

• use the front brake only

• Use the rear brake only

When turning, you should:

• Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns

• Turn just your head, not your shoulders to look look through turns

• Keep your knees away from the gas tank

The greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic is:

1. 

• 1. On the expressway.

• At intersections

• When riding in a group

Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to:

• 1. Change lanes and let them pass or slow down to allow for more space.

• 1. Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

• 1. Ignore them.