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. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using both brakes every time you stop Alternating between the front and rear brakes.

2. Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross rail tracks. turning to cross tracks at a 90 degree angle can be More preferable to do. Easier to do. Safer to do More dangerous to do.

3. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Flash your brake light. Install extra lights. Avoid driving at night Use your high beam.

4. All of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration except The amount of alcohol. Your weight. Time of day How fast you drink.

5. A ____ step process is used to make appropriate judgments. 2 3 5 4

6. To control a motorcycle well, you should ____. All of the listed answers. Hold the handle grips firmly. Sit far enough forward so that you arms are slightly bent Sit so you can use your arms to steer.

7. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Normal turns. Slow, tight turns. Quick, sharp turns All these answers are correct.

8. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket.

9. When riding on wet pavement, you should try to drive where? In the center portion of the lane. In the right lane position. In the tire tracks left by cars Whichever feels more comfortable.

10. The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because It is not driven on often. Dirt and gravel provide little traction. There is poor visibility The pavement is poor quality.

11. 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.

12. Only drinking one drink per hour Ensures you will not be over the legal limit. Is the legal limit for males. Does not guarantee you will not be affected by the alcohol Prevents drunkenness if drinking beer.

13. Over ____ % of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by the driver turning into the rider's right-of-way. 50 60 70 80

14. 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.

15. During ____ turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight. Fast, tight. Fast, wide. Slow, tight. Slow, wide.

16. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it Should not be worn at night. Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day Is mandatory for drivers only.

17. You shift gears by engaging the clutch lever and using the Left foot pedal. Right foot pedal. Front brake lever Rear brake lever.

18. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Saddlebags. Handlebars. Helmet Suspension.

19. If you are on a single or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with 3 or more lanes, you must Take a left turn to merge into the traffic. Yield the right-of-way to other traffic. Stop and take a right turn to merge into the traffic Do none of these.

20. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to skid. Help stop the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to tip over Help stabilize the motorcycle.

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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.