SOUTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE PERMIT PRACTICE 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. When riding with a passenger, you should:
begin slowing sooner as you approach a stop.
All the other answers are correct.
ride a little slower.
2. By "choosing the best lane position" you:
are not in a blind spot.
avoid road hazards.
All of the above.
3. What's the best way to secure cargo on your motorcycle?
On the sissy bar.
So that it covers your lights.
Using bungee cords.
4. Always use _____________ to stop.
swerving
the front brake only
both brakes at the same time
5. Eye protection:
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
should give a clear view to either side.
6. Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
allow more distance to pass and be passed.
All the other answers are correct.
use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
7. When it starts to rain, you should ride:
in the center lane position.
in the tire tracks left by cars.
in groups larger than 4 or 5 motorcyclists.
8. The best lane position to ride in is:
the center lane position.
the one where you are most likely to be seen.
the left lane position.
9. You ride safely on slippery surfaces by:
leaning back.
holding in the clutch.
avoiding sudden moves.
10. When riding a motorcycle, you must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ second(s) behind the vehicle in front of you.
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SD Motorcycle License Test

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