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1. When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see its
2. When riding on wet pavement, you should try to drive where?
3. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
4. If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in?
5. Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured
6. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
7. Motorcycle drivers cannot drive on highways
8. An engine seizure is normally caused by what?
9. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to
10. This road sign means
11. Which of the following is recommended when you approach a blind intersection?
12. The best way to combat fatigue while riding is to
13. Decrease your chances of being involved in a collision by
14. A ____ step process is used to make appropriate judgments.
15. While passing a row of parked cars, you see that there is a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do?
16. You should make a special point of checking your mirrors ____.
17. Which of the following does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision?
18. The best lane position for being seen
19. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see
20. If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should
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.
