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1. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
2. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by
3. The staggered formation is the best choice when
4. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
5. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use
6. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
7. How can you increase your visibility to others at night?
8. Which of the following should you do if you need to leave the road?
9. Keeping distance around your motorcycle provides which of the following?
10. The center of the lane position is best for
11. When following other motorcycles, what should be the minimum space cushion?
12. Most crashes occur when a rider is travelling at less than ____ mph.
13. When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no other vehicles in
14. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because
15. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
16. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must
17. When traffic control lights are not working, you must ____ before proceeding through the intersection.
18. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
19. In which of the following situations should you not increase your following distance?
To operate a motorcycle in South Dakota, you must have a motorcycle instruction permit or a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit at age 14 and a motorcycle license at age 16. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, and the motorcycle driving test.
Tests are scheduled online or through the DPS. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle driving test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.