South Carolina Motorcycle: Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

To keep a group ride manageable and safe, the manual advises keeping the group:

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Small — Keeping the group small is recommended to reduce risk when riding together.

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As large as possible

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In a tight cluster

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Spread across two lanes

Question 2

Where does the manual want cargo carried in relation to the rear axle?

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Over the axle or ahead of it, and kept low — Weight hung behind the rear axle changes how the machine turns and brakes and can set off a wobble, so loads belong low and either above the axle or ahead of it.

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Well behind it, stacked against a sissy bar

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As high as possible for ground clearance

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All on one side, over the drive chain

Question 3

The protective gear a passenger wears should be:

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Equal to what the operator is wearing — A passenger is exposed to the same crash and weather as the operator, so the manual sets the same gear standard for both.

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A helmet alone, with nothing for the eyes

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Whatever clothing they happen to have on

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Lighter than the rider's gear so they stay cool

Question 4

Where should a passenger sit on a properly equipped motorcycle?

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Behind the operator, seated as far forward as possible — The passenger should sit behind the operator and as far forward as possible, never in front.

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In front of the operator

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On the handlebars

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On the rear fender

Question 5

A rider carrying a passenger should generally:

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Ride a little slower, especially in curves and over bumps — Ride a little slower with a passenger, especially through curves, corners, and bumps.

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Ride faster to save time

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Brake later than usual

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Accept smaller gaps in traffic

Question 6

Before taking a passenger or a heavy load out on the street, the first thing to do is:

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Check the air in both tires and adjust the suspension for the added weight — Extra weight squats the rear of the machine and changes how it handles, so the manual has the rider check both tires with a gauge and reset the suspension before the trip.

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Let some air out of the rear tire

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Take the passenger footrests off

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Disconnect the rear brake

Question 7

What should a passenger do with their feet while the motorcycle sits stopped at a red light?

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Leave both of them planted on the footrests — The manual has passengers leave both feet on the footrests the whole time, stops included, so nothing catches and the rider is not thrown off balance.

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Set them both on the pavement to steady the bike

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Rest them on the rear fender

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Hold them out to the sides for balance

Question 8

As you set up to pass the vehicle ahead, which part of your own lane does the manual put you in?

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The left part of the lane, which lengthens your view and helps others see you — Moving to the left side of the lane before the pass opens up a longer view past the vehicle ahead and puts the rider where the other driver is more likely to notice a motorcycle.

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The right edge, close to the shoulder

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Directly behind the other vehicle's rear bumper

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Wherever the oily strip has collected

Question 9

While you are alongside a vehicle you are overtaking, you should:

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Clear the other driver's blind area as quickly and safely as you can — The space beside another driver is the one place the driver cannot see you, so the manual has riders cross it promptly rather than linger there.

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Slow down so the driver can study you in the mirror

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Hold your position beside the door until the driver waves

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Sound the horn steadily the whole way past

Question 10

Turbulent air strong enough to push a motorcycle around is most likely near:

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Large trucks, buses and motor homes — Trucks, buses and motor homes shove air aside as they travel, so the manual has riders move away from them while approaching or passing and keep the space cushion wide.

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Bicycles in a bike lane

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Pedestrians waiting on a sidewalk

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Cars parked along a curb

Question 11

A passenger should be told to get onto the motorcycle only:

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After you have started the engine — Instruct the passenger to mount only after you have started the engine.

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Before the kickstand is raised

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After you dismount

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Once the turn signal is on

Question 12

Through curves and corners, a passenger helps the rider most by:

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Staying in line behind you and looking over your shoulder toward the turn — The manual asks the passenger to stay lined up behind the rider and look over the rider's shoulder toward the curve, which keeps the pair leaning as one.

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Leaning the opposite way to counter the bike's lean

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Sliding to the outer edge of the seat

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Turning around to watch for traffic behind

South Carolina Motorcycle: Sharing the Road practice test

Study questions with answers

1. To keep a group ride manageable and safe, the manual advises keeping the group:

2. Where does the manual want cargo carried in relation to the rear axle?

3. The protective gear a passenger wears should be:

4. Where should a passenger sit on a properly equipped motorcycle?

5. A rider carrying a passenger should generally:

6. Before taking a passenger or a heavy load out on the street, the first thing to do is:

7. What should a passenger do with their feet while the motorcycle sits stopped at a red light?

8. As you set up to pass the vehicle ahead, which part of your own lane does the manual put you in?

9. While you are alongside a vehicle you are overtaking, you should:

10. Turbulent air strong enough to push a motorcycle around is most likely near:

11. A passenger should be told to get onto the motorcycle only:

12. Through curves and corners, a passenger helps the rider most by:

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