SOUTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT 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. Which of the following is a hazard associated with passing a row of parked cars?
A driver may pull out in front of you.
A door could be opened into your path.
All of the above.
2. You should check your mirrors when you are:
about to change lanes.
about to slow down.
in any of the above situations.
3. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
are not in a blind spot.
avoid road hazards.
All of the above.
4. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
Holding in the clutch
Avoiding sudden moves
Leaning back
5. At a minimum, your street-legal motorcycle should have:
Headlight, taillight and brakelight.
Front and rear brakes, horn.
All of the above.
6. When preparing to pass, you can increase your line of sight by:
reducing your speed.
riding in the left lane position
staying in the center lane position.
7. To avoid riding in the blind spot of other vehicles:
Use the thee headlights of the car ahead.
Never ride on multilane roads.
Do not ride alongside other vehicles.
8. When riding with passengers, as you approach a stop you should:
start slowing earlier.
tell the passenger to put their feet on the ground.
maintain a smaller space cushion around you.
9. If the front tire goes flat while riding:
hold the handlegrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course.
twist the throttle back and forth several times.
avoid using the rear brake.
10. In _________ turns, lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight.
normal
slow tight
wide
 
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Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:19
Passing score:76%
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