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1. When given a choice between two separate risks, one should allow more space for:
2. Which of the following should you do when starting a vehicle?
3. A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to
4. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice?
5. You should use your horn when:
6. When you are passing a vehicle on the left on a two-lane road, with traffic moving in both directions, you must activate the following signals
7. If you damage a vehicle that is unattended, which of the following should you not do?
8. If you meet a stopped school bus with the lights flashing and the signal arm extended, you should:
9. All drivers under the age of 21 have a specific restriction prohibiting them from:
10. Construction zone signs are generally
11. If you are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass, but a curve ahead blocks your view, you must:
12. If you drink alcohol socially, what helps insure safe driving
13. Blocking an intersection during 'rush hour' traffic is not permitted
14. Which of the following is not a good way to save on fuel?
15. If you are stopped, intending to turn left, but oncoming vehicles are approaching, you should:
16. A steady green light at an intersection means that you:
17. Use your headlights on rainy, snowy, or foggy days:
18. What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals (such as lights or crossing gates)
19. Which of the following should you do while driving?
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.