SD DMV 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. When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
is recommended at all times.
should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
should be used when riding on curves.
2. When you ride, your clothing should be protective and:
loose fitting.
completely cover your arms and legs.
made of an approved material.
3. What's the best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share your lane?
Turning on your high beam headlights.
Increasing your speed.
Riding in the center lane position.
4. You should rise off the seat slightly:
when your motorcycle starts to wobble.
to absorb the shock if you have to ride over an obstacle.
when riding on wet pavement.
5. When you ride in a group, who sets the pace of the group?
The middle group rider
The tail rider
The group leader
6. When making turns, ______ before entering the turn.
change gears
lean with the motorcycle
avoid changing gears
7. Before taking a trip with your motorcycle, it is important to check:
the fluids.
the mirrors.
All of the above.
8. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
on multilane highways.
at higher speeds.
at lower speeds.
9. Your lane position should:
All the other answers are correct.
avoid wind blast from other vehicles.
communicate your intentions.
10. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items:
on the passenger seat.
on a luggage rack behind you.
in the front of the tank bag.
 
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SD DMV Motorcycle Test

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