South Carolina Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is At all times, unless you have a flat tire

You should use both the front and rear brakes to stop unless a tire is flat. This is the most effective way to stop. However, never apply the brake of a flat tire. If you know which tire is flat, gradually apply the brake of the other tire.

Not quite. The answer is someone may open his or her door into your path.

It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars. Someone inside a car may not notice you and may open his or her door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is Riding a motorcycle with a broken taillight

Operating a motor vehicle with a defective taillight carries two points. Tailgating, failing to yield the right-of-way when required to do so, and unlawful passing carry four points each.

Source: SC Code § 56-1-720

Not quite. The answer is the left

To increase your line of sight when passing the vehicle ahead of you, ride in the left portion of your lane. This will let you see beyond the vehicle in front of you and spot oncoming hazards.

Not quite. The answer is When riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety when riding on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If your motorcycle starts to slip, you can steady it with your feet.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross your side of the roadway.

South Carolina law requires vehicle operators to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks. Under South Carolina law, if you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered and the intersection is uncontrolled (i.e., there are no signals), you must stop before the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing at least your side of the roadway.

Source: SC Code § 56-5-3130

Not quite. The answer is should not be worn at night.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night because it will make things more difficult to see.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Increase your following distance in situations in which you may need more room to stop. This includes riding on slippery roads, riding in heavy traffic, and being tailgated.

Not quite. The answer is keep the rear wheel locked until you have stopped.

If you accidentally lock the rear wheel on a surface with good traction, keep it locked until you have completely stopped. Even with a locked rear wheel, you can control the motorcycle on a straightaway if it is upright and going in a straight line.

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

Seventy-five percent of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by the front brake. Still, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop.

Not quite. The answer is apply both the front and rear brakes firmly.

The quickest way to stop is to apply both the front and rear brakes firmly without locking either wheel.

Not quite. The answer is release the front brake and reapply it smoothly.

A locked front wheel can be hazardous. If your front wheel locks, release the front brake and reapply it smoothly to regain control.

Not quite. The answer is 4

If you are found guilty of disregarding any official traffic control device, four points will be added to your driving record.

Source: SC Code § 56-1-720

Not quite. The answer is Wear reflective gear.

Increase your visibility at night by wearing reflective gear. Fluorescent clothing might not be seen in the dark.

Not quite. The answer is in day and night.

Reflective clothing is important for safety in both day and night. You should wear bright, reflective clothing at all times.

Not quite. The answer is neither following nor meeting

At night, use your high-beam headlight when you are neither following nor meeting a vehicle. Use your low beam when following or meeting a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Use your horn when you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Not quite. The answer is use your turn signals to make yourself more visible to others.

When you enter a freeway, drivers approaching from behind are more likely to see your turn signal blinking and make room for you. At highway speeds, it is best to signal at least five seconds before changing lanes. Use your turn signals even when you think no one else is around. Your turn signals also make you easier to see. If bright sunlight makes your turn signal lights hard to see, use hand signals.

Not quite. The answer is bright and reflective.

The best clothing for making yourself visible is bright and reflective.