South Dakota DMV Motorcycle Test

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. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The emergency brake. Both front and rear brake. The rear brake. The front brake.

2. If you have a passenger, which of the following equipment is mandatory? A proper seat. All listed answers. Passenger specific foot pegs Protective equipment for the passenger.

3. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The front and rear brake equally. The rear brake. The clutch The front brake.

4. If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in? Two. Three. One or two. Two or three.

5. When carrying cargo or a passenger An increased stopping distance is required. You must ride only during the day. You must carry a special license A decreased stopping distance is required.

6. Which of the following are good times to use your signals? All listed answers. When changing lanes. When preparing to turn When merging into traffic.

7. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Press, look, slow, roll.

8. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Choosing the most visible lane position. Looking in your mirrors. Coming to a complete stop Riding in the staggered formation.

9. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Center. Right. Right or center. Left.

10. Use your feet to maintain balance by Keeping them on the footrests. Holding them away from the motorcycle. Skimming them above the ground Pointing your toes downward.

11. The center of the lane position is best for Pulling up to blind intersections. Preparing to pass the car ahead of you. Preparing to pull off the side of the road Being seen by the driver ahead of you.

12. In slow turns, how can you help balance the motorcycle? Lean with the motorcycle. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Lean forward Keep your body straight.

13. Where should you keep your knees when driving? Against the gas tank. Wherever you want. As close to the seat as possible Close to the front wheel. Away from the motorcycle.

14. When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because Your tires get more grip on dirt roads. It is unpleasant to drive fast. You do not have much traction The dirt may cover the windshield.

15. Rolling on the throttle should be done in which of the following situations? Passing a row of parked cars. Preparing to stop. To help stabilize while in a turn. Descending a hill.

16. What tests usually determine if you are riding legally or illegally under the influence of alcohol? A blood test. A general driving knowledge test. A breath or urine test A spelling test. There are no tests.

17. When you need to cross rail tracks that are parallel to you, how should you cross them? Edge across the tracks. At an angle of exactly 90 degrees. Never cross rail tracks parallel to your lane. At an angle of at least 45 degrees.

18. Which of the following is not one of the 4 steps recommended to safely execute turns? Increase your speed. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension Reduce your speed.

19. Which of the following should you not do if you are experiencing wobble? Apply the front brake. Close the throttle gradually. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible Grip the handlebars firmly.

20. A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to Drivers already in the circle. Neither pedestrians nor drivers already in the circle. Both pedestrians and drivers already in the circle Pedestrians.

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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.