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1. Sudden wind gusts on highways:
2. A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to
3. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice?
4. If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should:
5. You should always travel:
6. It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping if:
7. For right-of-way at an intersection where signs or signals are not used, you should:
8. Which of the following is not an option when trying to avoid a vehicle collision?
9. You are at a red traffic signal. the traffic light turns green, but there are still other vehicles in the intersection. you should:
10. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
11. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving, you should look:
12. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning
13. Drag racing will incur ____ points on your license.
14. If you want to park downhill and there is no curb, which way do you turn your front wheels?
15. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
16. Drivers must use bright lights only when driving
17. When driving in a construction zone:
18. On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because
19. If a traffic signal is not functioning properly, the vehicle facing a red or unlighted signal shall behave how?
20. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in ____ direction.
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.