SD DMV 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. After starting the engine on a hill, you should:
apply the foot brake to hold the motorcycle while you operate the throttle.
flash your brake light.
sound you horn.
2. The left-hand lever controls:
the front brake.
the throttle.
the clutch.
3. To avoid fatigue, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least every ______ hour(s).
one
two
four
4. When riding with a passenger you should ride ______ when taking curves.
at normal speed
faster
slower
5. While you are riding a motorcycle, head checks:
are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots.
only need to be done at night.
should be performed before you change lanes.
6. Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on big buildups of oil and grease usually found:
on slippery surfaces
on gravel roads
at busy intersections
7. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
look straight ahead.
keep your body straight.
lean in the same direction.
8. ______ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
Rising slightly off the seat
Rolling on the throttle
Pulling in the clutch
9. While gripping the handlebars, your arms should be positioned:
with elbows at 90 degrees.
so they are slightly bent.
anywhere on the handgrips.
10. To stop as quickly and as safely as possible in a curve, try to:
increase your speed through the curve.
get the motorcycle as perpendicular to the road as possible.
grab the front brake.
 
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SD DMV Motorcycle Test

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