South Dakota DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When carrying a passenger, instruct them to Hold firmly to your waist, hips, or belt. Grip the backrest. Put their feet on the ground when stopped Wear a seat belt.

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

4. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. One. Two. 4 Three.

5. To help stabilize the motorcycle in a turn, you should Apply the rear brake. Decrease the throttle. Increase the throttle Pull in the clutch.

6. Keeping distance around your motorcycle provides which of the following? A cushion of space. Space to maneuver. All listed answers Time to react.

7. Which of the following is not one of the 4 steps recommended to safely execute turns? Increase your speed. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension Reduce your speed.

8. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should Slow down as much as possible. Maintain the same speed. Come to a complete stop Increase your speed.

9. If you need to brake when you have a flat tire, you should Never brake when you have a flat tire. Apply both brakes evenly. Apply the brake of the tire that is flat Apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.

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

11. Why can tire failure be so dangerous? Because you seldom hear a tire go flat. Because your engine could completely stop working. Because your motorcycle could explode It's not dangerous.

12. You can be sure another driver will yield to you when They make eye contact with you. They are beginning to slow down. You are legally entitled to the right-of-way You can never be sure a driver will yield to you.

13. To stop safely on a curve, you should Take your feet off the foot pegs for balance. Lean the opposite way of the motorcycle. Straighten the motorcycle so that it is perpendicular to the surface of the road Keep your knees against the gas tank.

14. On a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the ____ lane, except to pass. Shoulder. Right. Middle. Left.

15. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? The mirrors are not adjustable. Before you start driving. At the first stop after you start driving. While you are driving.

16. When there are two or more lanes for traffic moving in the same direction, slower vehicles should use The left lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The right lane, except when passing or making a left turn. The left lane The center lane.

17. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using both brakes every time you stop Alternating between the front and rear brakes.

18. Which of the following statements about crossing an intersection is true? Increase your speed as you approach an intersection. Always ride with your headlight off. Always count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield Select a lane position that will most increase your visibility to other drivers.

19. To cross railroad tracks safely, you should cross them at an angle of at least ____ degrees. 120 90 20 45

20. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve. Downshifting gears Applying the rear brake.

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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.