South Dakota DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the South Dakota Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE South Dakota DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake while swerving. Brake after swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake before swerving.

2. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They know you are a beginner rider. They want to pass you. You are riding on a multilane highway You are in the left lane position.

3. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Yellow. Green. Orange. All of these colors.

4. The best protection against flying objects while riding is Headlights. Face protection. Sunglasses Goggles.

5. When crossing a rain groove, you should cross how? At a reduced speed, straight across. At a reduced speed, zigzagging. At a steady speed, straight across At a steady speed, zigzagging.

6. One alcoholic drink can be eliminated from the body in ____ hours 1 2 3 4

7. The best lane position for being seen Is the right of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position. Changes depending on the situation Is the center of the lane position.

8. If approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, where should you stop? At the stop line only. At the stop line first, then further forward. Past the stop line, where you can see clearly. On the stop line.

9. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction. When traffic is at a standstill. In designated areas At no time.

10. In which of the following situations is it recommended for motorcycle operators to flash their brake light? When an operator must slow down unexpectedly and more quickly than following vehicles may suspect, or when a vehicle is following too closely. When entering a paved roadway from a driveway, gravel or private road. When the motorcycle operator is going to be unexpectedly accelerating When entering a busy intersection. When the motorcycle operator is crossing a bridge for the first time.

11. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Two seconds. Three seconds. 4 seconds. One second.

12. When passing another vehicle You must not exceed the speed limit. Ride in the highest gear. Ride close to the edge of the road Turn on your hazard lights.

13. When should you be ready to use your horn? A parked car with someone in the driver's seat. When passing someone who may move in your lane. Someone riding a bicycle in the street All listed answers.

14. What is an easy test to see if a motorcycle 'fits' you? Measure every inch of your bicycle and then measure your legs and then see if the motorcycle will work for you. None of the listed answers. Sit on the motorcycle and see if your feet are flat on the ground Take a picture of yourself on the motorcycle and post it to instagram.

15. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Press, look, slow, roll.

16. Motorcycles are harder to see. how can you increase your visibility? Wear bright clothing. All these answers are correct. Flash your brake light to warn drivers Use signal lights.

17. Which of the following is true about riding alongside cars? Cars in the next lane create an obstacle to your exit if you come upon danger in your own lane. All of the answers listed. You might be in the blind spot of a car in the next lane if you ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes You should speed up or drop back to find a place clear of traffic on both sides.

18. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The front and rear brake equally. The rear brake. The clutch The front brake.

19. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Flash your brake light. Install extra lights. Avoid driving at night Use your high beam.

20. Which of the following may put you in danger while passing parked cars? All listed answers. Car doors opening. Drivers getting out of cars People stepping from between cars.

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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.