South Dakota DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following should you not do while passing? Hang out in the blind spot. Move to the left lane in a position that doesn't crowd the car. Ride to the left portion of the lane before beginning Signal again and return to original lane.

2. The tires on your motorcycle should be checked Every time you ride. Once a week. Once a month At the start of every season.

3. To help keep the motorcycle steady through a turn, you should Maintain or decrease your speed. Maintain or increase your speed. Increase your speed Decrease your speed.

4. Which brake is most powerful? Both front and rear brake are equal. Front brake. Rear brake. Foot brake.

5. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is the right of the lane position. Will change throughout the curve. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Is in the center of the lane position.

6. ____ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways. Roundabouts. Exit ramps. Turnpikes. Acceleration lanes.

7. There are ____ primary types of dot approved helmets. 2 3 4 5

8. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle. 25-degree. 135-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree.

9. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should check The lane next to you and the far lane. Only the far lane. Only the lane next to you Your signal light.

10. The best group formation for riding through curves is A v-shaped formation. Single file. The staggered formation In pairs.

11. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They know you are a beginner rider. They want to pass you. You are riding on a multilane highway You are in the left lane position.

12. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Should be made before crossing any intersection. Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you Ensures that they will stop and let you through.

13. When is the center of the lane position the best choice? When you want to be most visible to the car ahead of you. When there is a hazard on the left side of the road. When you are riding beside a row of parked cars. When you are preparing to pass.

14. Crashes are fairly common among ____. Beginning riders. Riders in their mid 40s. None of the listed answers The most experienced riders.

15. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only behind your vehicle. Only beside your vehicle Everything to the sides and rear.

16. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Stay straight on course. Make a u-turn only. Turn right Turn left.

17. To be effective a eye or face shield must ____. All of the listed answers. Give a clear view to either side. Permit air to pass through to reduce fogging Be resistant to penetration. Be free of scratches.

18. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Changing your lane position. Wearing reflective coating. Passing slower vehicles. Decreasing your speed.

19. The front brake is operated by The left foot lever. The foot pedal. The left hand lever The right hand lever.

20. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should Never brake when you have a flat tire. Apply both brakes evenly. Apply the brake of the tire that is flat Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.