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1. All regulatory devices on the road instruct you
2. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to:
3. If a driver extends his/her left arm horizontally out of an open window while driving on a road, this indicates that the driver is going to
4. To avoid sudden last-minute moves, how far ahead should you look when scanning the road for hazards?
5. When driving in a construction zone:
6. The best thing to do if you become tired or sleepy while driving is:
7. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on?
8. If a truck or bus needs to make a right turn and you are also turning right:
9. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving?
10. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should:
11. When changing lanes, to make sure there are no other vehicles in ____, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
12. Drag racing will incur ____ points on your license.
13. When a school bus is stopped on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:
14. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving?
15. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck, you should drive
16. If you see a vehicle in your lane, coming toward you head-on, what should you do?
17. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the use of headlights?
18. When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use:
19. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
20. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars.
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.