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. If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must
2. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
3. When should you perform a head check?
4. When riding on wet pavement, you should try to drive where?
5. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you?
6. When is it most important to check your mirrors?
7. When stopping, the front brake provides up to ____ % of your braking power.
8. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
9. When choosing a lane position, the best position
10. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle.
11. How should the clutch feel?
12. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
13. The positions within a lane that are available to a motorcycle are
14. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
15. Pavement is most slippery
16. The center of the lane position is best for
17. A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to
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.