SOUTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE LICENSE TEST

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To earn your motorcycle license in South Dakota, you must pass both a knowledge test and on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions cover the information from the South Dakota Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices. The South Dakota motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 19 correct answers to pass.
1. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
are not in a blind spot.
avoid road hazards.
All of the above.
2. At blind intersections, it is important to:
change lanes and let the tailgater pass.
share your lane with other cars and motorcycles.
see as much as possible and remain visible to others.
3. When you ride alongside parked cars, why should you maintain a left lane position?
Motorcyclists should always ride in the left lane position.
You may avoid a door opening into your path.
The center lane position is too slippery.
4. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, do NOT:
move your weight as far forward and down as possible.
roll off the throttle gradually to slow down.
apply the brakes.
5. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
A hill
A curve
An intersection
6. When riding through an intersection, motorcycle riders must be especially aware of:
vehicles in the roundabout.
cars turning left into their path.
pedestrians crossing the road.
7. When passing another vehicle, you should:
ride through the blind spot as quickly as possible.
make eye contact with the driver.
move as far left as possible.
8. The best way to reduce your reaction time is to:
cover the clutch and the brakes.
increase your speed.
keep your feet on the foot pegs.
9. Where is a crash most likely to occur?
At intersections.
In residential areas.
On multi-lane roads.
10. Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
alongside other vehicles
in construction zones
with other motorcyclists
 
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SD Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:19
Passing score:76%
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