South Carolina Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is positioned at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

When parked at the roadside, your motorcycle should be positioned at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

Not quite. The answer is once every three years.

If you have points on your driving record, you may have them reduced if you complete an approved Defensive Driving Course with eight hours of classroom training. The course must be taken in South Carolina after the date of violation. A reduction in points may be made only once in a three-year period.

Source: Defensive Driving Course; Loss of Driving Privileges; Section 1 The Driver's License; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 25 mph

If you are convicted of speeding at more than 10 mph but less than 25 mph over the posted speed limit, four points will be added to your driving record.

Source: SC Code § 56-1-720

Not quite. The answer is 43%

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 43% of motorcyclists who died in single-vehicle crashes in 2017 were alcohol impaired. (In this context, "alcohol impaired" means a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more.) Furthermore, motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were found to have the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired drivers than any other vehicle types (27% for motorcycles, 21% for passenger cars, 20% for light trucks, and 3% for large trucks).

Source: "Traffic Safety Facts: 2017 Data," National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, August 2019

Not quite. The answer is (b) After you've waited for two full minutes

Under South Carolina law, if you are stopped at a "stuck" red light, you may proceed but only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) You have waited for at least two full minutes; (2) you exercise due care as provided by law; and (3) you treat the stuck red light like a stop sign. Note: At the time of this writing, fewer than half of US states have enacted such "dead red" laws, which allow motorcyclists to proceed past stuck red lights under certain conditions. And the conditions imposed vary among these states. When traveling out of state, always check the local traffic laws.

Source: Specific Rules of the Road for Motorcycles; Section 1 Motorcycle Rider Licensing; South Carolina Motorcycle & Moped Operator's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 12

If you have accumulated 12 – 15 points on your driving record, your license will be suspended for three months. If you have accumulated more points, your license will be suspended for a longer period.

Source: SC Code § 56-1-740

Not quite. The answer is False

Your license may not be renewed if it is suspended or subject to being suspended.

Source: Driver's License Renewal; Section 1 The Driver's License; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 2

If you are convicted of driving in an improper lane, two points will be added to your driving record. "Driving in an improper lane" typically refers to failing to stay within your lane or weaving from lane to lane. Two is the smallest number of points you can earn for a single violation.

Source: SC Code § 56-1-720

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Some illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. If you're not sure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Not quite. The answer is the rear wheel

When parking next to a curb, you should park at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb. This will allow you to exit the parking space safely.

Not quite. The answer is Never

If you are seeking a motorcycle license but you have failed your SCDMV motorcycle skills test at an SCDMV branch for the third time, you will not be allowed to attempt it again at an SCDMV branch. Your only option at this point is to pass an SCDMV–authorized motorcycle safety course. Your riding skills will be tested as part of the course.

Source: Section 1 Motorcycle Rider Licensing; South Carolina Motorcycle & Moped Operator's Manual

Not quite. The answer is $1,000

If you are convicted of an illegal drug violation while driving and it was your first such offense, you may be fined from $400 to $1,000 plus court costs. You may also be sentenced to between 48 hours and 30 days in jail. Your license may be suspended for six months. Finally, you may also be subject to other criminal penalties for drug use or drug possession.

Source: Alcohol and the Law; Section 3 Be in Shape to Drive; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

Alternatives to drinking and driving include taking a taxi, using public transportation, and riding with a designated driver. What about just walking? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has found that walking under the influence of alcohol increases a pedestrian's risk of being involved in an accident.

Source: "Traffic Safety Facts: Pedestrians"; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; August 2013; https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/811748

Not quite. The answer is 3 months

If a motorcyclist under 21 years of age is found guilty of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or higher, his or her license will be suspended for three months for the first offense and six months for a second offense within a five-year period. Most people will reach a BAC of 0.02% or higher after consuming just one standard alcoholic drink. (One standard drink equals about 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.) Note: If the motorcyclist's BAC was 0.08% or higher at the time of the offense, he or she will also be prosecuted under South Carolina DUI laws. The penalties for conviction may include a fine, a jail sentence, or both.

Source: Alcohol and the Law; Section 3 Be in Shape to Drive; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Not only alcohol can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Some illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter drugs can also affect your riding abilities. If you're not sure of the effects of a particular medication, check the warning label or ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Not quite. The answer is 15

In South Carolina, you must be at least 15 years old to obtain a motorcycle license or motorcycle beginner's permit.

Source: How to Obtain Your Motorcycle License or Permit; Section 1 Motorcycle Rider Licensing; South Carolina Motorcycle & Moped Operator's Manual

Not quite. The answer is all of the above

If a law enforcement officer pulls you over, he or she may ask to see your driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

Source: What to Do and Expect when Stopped by Law Enforcement; Section 10 Sharing the Road; South Carolina Driver's Manual

Not quite. The answer is 6 months.

If a motorcyclist at any age refuses to submit to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs upon request, his or her license will be immediately suspended for six months.

Source: Alcohol is the Most Abused Drug in America; Drugs and Driving; South Carolina motorcyclist's Manual

Not quite. The answer is Increased alertness

Alcohol can impair vision, increase reaction time, decrease alertness, and dull judgment. After just one drink, alcohol may start to impair your coordination, vision, balance, and other essential mental and physical skills needed for safe motorcycle operation.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

After one year, the points on your driving record will be cut in half.

Source: How the Point System Works; Loss of Driving Privileges; Section 1 The Driver's License; South Carolina Driver's Manual