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1. When you follow vehicles too closely and another driver suddenly cuts in front of you, what should you do?
2. A rectangular-shaped sign is:
3. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
4. When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always
5. If you are getting tired while driving, you should:
6. When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is
7. What should you do if an oncoming car at night approaches with its high-beams on?
8. If you see a vehicle in your lane, coming toward you head-on, what should you do?
9. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle:
10. When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to
11. If you are a male between the ages of 18 and ____ you must register for the selective service.
12. ____line(s) mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
13. A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is:
14. A no parking sign at a certain location means
15. At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if:
16. Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only
17. If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must
18. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles?
19. Which of the following should you do when starting a vehicle?
20. When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid
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.