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1. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic
2. When making a routine stop at a stop sign, you should
3. If you have a passenger, which of the following equipment is mandatory?
4. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield
5. In order to swerve properly, you must
6. For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use
7. When stopping, the front brake provides up to ____ % of your braking power.
8. What is the best path through a curve?
9. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for
10. If you are going to pass another vehicle but you think that it may move into your lane, you should
11. The best lane position for being seen
12. When are motorcycles permitted to share a lane with another vehicle?
13. Which of the following is true about braking?
14. Tinted eye protection
15. A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to
16. When riding on wet pavement, you should try to drive where?
17. The best protection from other vehicles is
18. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and
19. You must use high beam headlights in all of the following situations, except
20. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch?
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.