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1. When it is raining, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
2. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must:
3. When making a right turn on a green light, you must:
4. You drive defensively when you:
5. If a person is crossing the street at a corner without crosswalks, you should:
6. Which of the following are conditions where you must slow down?
7. Having a driver's license is a:
8. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning
9. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid
10. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:
11. A good safety rule, when you are sure you have a legal right-of-way, is:
12. What is the most important factor when sharing the roadway with other vehicle operators?
13. Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol:
14. The proper way in which to make a right turn is:
15. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the:
16. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended?
17. Which of these statements is true about drinking alcohol and driving?
18. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your:
19. You may retake your driver's exam up to ____ times in a six-month period before having to repay the testing fee to be able take a subsequent driving exam.
20. Which of these statements is true about changing lanes
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.