From Sections 8 and 10 of the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual

South Carolina Motorcycle Passengers, Cargo and Groups Practice Test

Carrying a passenger or a load, group formations, trikes and sidecars.

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What the South Carolina Motorcycle and Moped Operator Manual says about passengers, cargo and groups

  • Passing in a Group

    A group in staggered formation passes one rider at a time: the leader pulls out and passes when safe, returns to formation and rides at passing speed to open room. p. 8-5

  • Three-Wheel Vehicles

    In South Carolina the motorcycle-with-sidecar skills test is given only at the DMV's office in Blythewood; passing it gives a Class M license with an S3 restriction. p. 10-1

  • Parking at the Roadside

    Park a three-wheel vehicle parallel to the curb with the parking brake set or the vehicle left in gear so it can't roll; parking parallel makes it easier to pull away and enter traffic. p. 10-4

  • Carrying a Passenger and Cargo

    On a trike, a passenger sits directly behind you; carry cargo centered and low in the storage areas so it's balanced side to side, and check the owner's manual. p. 10-7

  • Unique Operating Characteristics of Trikes

    On a trike with one front and two rear wheels, weight stays on the rear wheels during hard braking, so the rear brakes do more; on a trike with two front wheels and one rear, weight shifts to the front, so the front brakes are more effective. p. 10-7

  • Unique Operating Characteristics of a Motorcycle with a Sidecar

    Some sidecars have brakes and some don't; without sidecar brakes, stopping distance and handling are affected, and you may need to steer slightly toward the sidecar when braking. When accelerating, steer slightly away from the sidecar to keep a straight path. p. 10-7

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