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 shift gears as you approach a turn Shift gears in the turn. Shift gears before the turn. Shift gears after the turn You do not need to shift gears for a turn.

2. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur At low speeds. On hills. In curves At high speeds.

3. Rolling on the throttle in a turn Is used to pass other vehicles. Should only be done in emergencies. Helps to stabilize the motorcycle Is done while changing gears.

4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Accelerate out of the wobble. Apply the front brake. Close the throttle gradually Apply the rear brake.

5. Head checks while riding motorcycles Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Should be performed before changing lanes Only need to be done at night.

6. Most motorcycle crashes happen On gravel roads. In parking lots. On short trips On long trips.

7. 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.

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

9. A driver who wants to enter a highway from a private road Can take a sharp turn and enter the highway while blowing the horn. Can enter the highway without signaling. Must switch on the flashing lights of the vehicle and enter the highway Must stop and yield to the vehicles on the highway.

10. A curb painted with yellow lines indicates that the driver May not stop, stand, or park. May stop only long enough to make a quick turn. May stop until the road is clear to pass May stop only long enough to load or unload.

11. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Rising slightly off the seat. Using a higher gear. Pulling in the clutch. Rolling on the throttle.

12. Pavement is likely to be slippery In rural areas. Soon after it has started to rain. On multilane roads On a windy day.

13. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you When riding through school zones. Unless you are stopped. In periods of heavy traffic At all times.

14. In which of these scenarios is it the least important to check your mirrors? Before you change lanes. When beginning to slow down. When stopped at an intersection. When descending a large hill.

15. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards. Choosing an effective lane position Doing all of the above.

16. The front brake is more important because It provides all of the stopping power. It provides less of the stopping power. It provides most of the stopping power It is used most often.

17. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian Stop inside the crosswalk.

18. 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.

19. When making turns on the road, a motorcycle rider must ____ before entering a turn. Use the front brake. Change gears. Not change gears. Lean his/her body at a 45-degree angle.

20. When it starts to rain, what lane position can be hazardous? Center. Left and right. Left. Right and center.

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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.