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1. When sharing the road with a trolley or light rail vehicle:
2. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog
3. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if:
4. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by:
5. Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
6. You should take breaks while driving approximately every ____ hours
7. If the roadway is wet or icy you should
8. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
9. Bac means:
10. If a driver behind you repeatedly flashes his/her headlights, you should
11. If you are in a crash, which of the following should you not do?
12. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
13. Collisions can happen more often when:
14. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look:
15. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you
16. When can you drive using only your parking lights?
17. Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road?
18. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving?
19. When you park on a hill, with the vehicle heading down the hill:
20. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by:
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.