Motorcycle Permit Test South Dakota (SD) #2

1. What's the best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane?

Increasing your speed.
Riding in the center lane position.
Turning on your high beam headlights.

2. When passing a truck, it is important to:

flash your headlight.
avoid slowing down suddenly when you merge back in front of the vehicle.
always sound your horn when riding alongside the vehicle.

3. You should use both brakes at the same time:

in emergencies only.
None of the other answers is correct.
every time you slow or stop.

4. You should immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you can't free it.
The motorcycle starts to wobble.
You start to lose control in a curve.

5. You should check your mirrors:

when you begin to slow down.
All the other answers are correct.
before you change lanes.

6. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:

7. To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:

drag the rear brake.
keep your knees against the gas tank.
shift down through the gears with the clutch.

8. When negotiating a turn, motorcyclists should:

All the other answers are correct.
roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize suspension.
look through the turn to where you want to go.

9. Ride with your headlight on:

10. In slow tight turns, you should:

lean left.
keep your body straight.
lean in the direction of the turn.

SOUTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST