South Carolina Motorcycle Crash Avoidance and Hazards Practice Test

What the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual says about crash avoidance and hazards

• Cornering

  Many riders in crashes entered a curve too fast and couldn't complete it. Every curve is different, but slow, look, press, roll applies to all of them, and your best path depends on traffic, road conditions and the curve. p. 6-5

• Cornering

  In a curve with traffic present, move to the center of your lane before entering and stay there until you exit, so you can spot oncoming traffic, adjust for traffic crowding the center line and avoid debris blocking part of your lane. p. 6-6

• Cornering

  With no traffic present, start at the outside of a curve to see farther, move toward the inside as you turn, then back to the outside past the middle to exit, making a straighter line. p. 6-6

• Work Zones

  Work zones are hazardous for everyone but more so for riders, who lack four-wheel stability: reduce speed and watch for hazards. On sand or gravel, slow down, avoid sudden turns and brake lightly in a straight line; for long stretches, downshift and keep a steady speed. p. 7-2

• Work Zones

  On scored or grooved work zone pavement keep your head and eyes up, go slowly, don't fight the handlebars and hold a steady throttle; avoid oil or fresh tar if you can, otherwise go slowly with no sudden moves. p. 7-2

• Animals

  If a dog chases you, slow down and downshift as it approaches, then accelerate away when it's near; keep control and look where you want to go, and don't kick at the dog, which makes controlling the motorcycle harder. p. 7-3

Where it is in the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual

• p. 6-1–6-7Section 6 · Crash avoidance and cornering
• p. 7-1–7-5Section 7 · Crowned roads, work zones, tire failure, animals and wind

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