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 of the following should you wear while riding? A dot certified helmet. Face and eye protection. Long sleeves and pants All listed answers.

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

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

4. During the day, a motorcycle with it's light on is ____ more times noticeable than one without. 1 2 3 4

5. How can you protect yourself from injury during a collision? Roll away from the motorcycle. Try to jump off the bike before hitting the ground. Try to land with your arms first Wear protective motorcycle clothes and gear.

6. A steady red arrow means You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. You must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow. You should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before you turn You must come to a full stop, and then proceed when it is safe to do so.

7. Why can tire failure be so dangerous? Because you seldom hear a tire go flat. Because your engine could completely stop working. Because your motorcycle could explode It's not dangerous.

8. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should Beep your horn. Pass as fast as possible. Not pass Flash your brake light.

9. This road sign means

Cattle crossing ahead. Zoo ahead. Veterinary hospital ahead Farmhouse ahead.

10. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. A foot pedal. The left hand lever The right hand lever.

11. Before you mount your motorcycle for a trip, you should check the Signal lights. Fluids. Tires All of these.

12. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Change gears. Not change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

13. The right lane on a freeway should remain open for ____ as much as possible. Heavy vehicles. Through traffic. Passing traffic. Traffic entering and leaving the freeway.

14. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Lean at different angles. Not lean at all None of the above.

15. Which of the following applies to carrying cargo? Ropes are the best method to secure cargo. Carry loads on the sissy bar. Cargo should not be carried while carrying a passenger Distribute the weight evenly.

16. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the right of the lane position. Is the center of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen.

17. 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.

18. To stop safely on a curve, you should Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road Keep your knees against the gas tank.

19. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off. Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers.

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

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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.