Pass the South Dakota Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE South Dakota DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. What animal seems to be attracted to motorcycles?
2. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars?
3. Which brake is most powerful?
4. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the
5. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
6. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is
7. Which of the following should you not do if you are carrying a passenger?
8. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group?
9. If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must
10. During the day, a motorcycle with it's light on is ____ more times noticeable than one without.
11. The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for
12. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur
13. There are ____ skills critical to avoiding crashes.
14. The staggered formation is the best choice when
15. High beam headlights should be used at night
16. Generally, ____ should be avoided.
17. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to
18. When riding on a uneven surface, you can absorb shock by
19. There are ____ primary types of dot approved helmets.
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.