South Carolina Motorcycle Permit Practice Test: Full Exam
The SCDMV accepts a Motorcycle Safety Foundation skills test certificate instead if an SCDMV-contracted tester gave it within 30 days of your application. This test has the real one's size and pass mark: answer every question, submit, then see your score and every answer explained.
Full practice test
- Questions30
- To pass24
- Needed80%
- TimeNo limit
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Practice test
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How the South Carolina motorcycle test works
- Beginner's permit first, then the skills testPass the motorcycle knowledge test (and a vision test, if it applies) for a Class M beginner's permit, then the skills test for the license. The SCDMV accepts a Motorcycle Safety Foundation skills test certificate instead if an SCDMV-contracted tester gave it within 30 days of your application. (SCDMV: Motorcycle Road Test)
- Riding on a beginner's permitYou may ride alone from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. during daylight saving time); at other times a motorcycle-licensed rider at least 21 with a year of experience must be within a safe distance and able to see you. Hold the permit at least 180 days if you're under 18, or 30 days if you're 18 or older. (SCDMV: Beginner's Permits)
- Three tries at the SCDMVYou can attempt the motorcycle road test at the SCDMV no more than three times. After a third failure, you must pass an SCDMV-authorized safety course and its test to get your license. (SCDMV: Motorcycle Road Test)
- Helmets under 21South Carolina requires riders and passengers under 21 to wear a helmet with a chin or neck strap and reflectors on both sides, and riders under 21 to wear goggles or a face shield. South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual p. 1-12 to 1-13
Based on the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual (November 2012). Official licensing agency.
Warm up by topic
- South Carolina permits, licenses, mopeds and laws (p. 7–21) · The motorcycle skills test (p. 117–129)
- Protective gear, your motorcycle and its controls (p. 28–35) · Controls, pre-ride check, parking, passing and hand signals (p. 108–116)
- Basic vehicle control (p. 36–43) · Lane position, space, being seen and speed (p. 53–65)
- Risk, intersections and seeing hazards (p. 45–52)
- Crash avoidance and cornering (p. 66–72) · Crowned roads, work zones, tire failure, animals and wind (p. 74–78)
- Passengers, cargo and group riding (p. 80–86) · Trikes and sidecars (p. 92–104)
- Alcohol, drugs, health and emotions (p. 22–26) · Cold, heat, night, distraction and fatigue (p. 87–91)
Questions about the test
How many questions are on the South Carolina motorcycle knowledge test?
The SCDMV doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score for the motorcycle knowledge test. Our practice exam uses 30 questions with 24 to pass (80%). (SCDMV: Motorcycle Road Test)
What does this South Carolina motorcycle practice test cover?
The South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual: the national AAMVA rider text (November 2012) with South Carolina's licensing, moped, alcohol and riding laws, three-wheel vehicles and the skills test. The same knowledge test is used for a moped license. South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual p. 1-8
Where can I take the South Carolina motorcycle skills test?
At a designated SCDMV branch, Monday through Friday, by appointment, or through one of the SCDMV-contracted one-stop motorcycle training and testing programs, whose skills test certificate the SCDMV accepts. (SCDMV: Motorcycle Road Test)
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