South Dakota DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the brakes quickly. Close the throttle gradually Grip the handlebars tightly and fight the wobble.

2. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is the right of the lane position. Will change throughout the curve. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Is in the center of the lane position.

3. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Possibly hazardous road conditions. Traffic markings and signals. Vehicles that may move into your path. All of these things.

4. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

5. 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.

6. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a v-formation. In a staggered formation. In pairs Single file.

7. 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.

8. The front brake is operated by The left foot lever. The foot pedal. The left hand lever The right hand lever.

9. After as few as ____ alcoholic drink(s), your ability to ride can be affected. 2 3 4 1

10. When passing another vehicle You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear. Ride close to the edge of the road Turn on your hazard lights.

11. 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.

12. What is a swerve? A long turn. A poor lane change. A sudden lane change A poor turn. A quick change in direction.

13. The best way to combat fatigue while riding is to Drink energy drinks. Avoid wearing a helmet. Stop at least every two hours. Consume lots of water.

14. Which of the following is a primary cause of single motorcycle crashes? All listed answers. Riding too fast. Running wide in a curve Riding at night.

15. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle? Never. During heavy traffic. In designated areas. When passing another vehicle.

16. How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking? Fully apply both brakes. Use the rear brake only. Apply the front brake quickly Alternate between the front and rear brake.

17. 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.

18. Help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn by Applying the rear brake. Decreasing the throttle. Increasing the throttle Pulling in the clutch.

19. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Avoid making long trips. Drive only during the day. Drink beverages with caffeine Take frequent rest breaks.

20. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Two seconds. Three seconds. 4 seconds. One second.

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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.