SOUTH DAKOTA MOTORCYCLE WRITTEN 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. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
at lower speeds.
at higher speeds.
in curves.
2. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
pavement after it starts to rain.
roads in residential areas.
exit lanes.
3. To increase your chances of avoiding obstacles at night, you should:
grab at the front brake.
ride in a staggered formation.
reduce your speed.
4. The best lane position should:
avoid wind blast from other vehicles.
communicate your intentions.
All the other answers are correct.
5. The __________ provides most of your motorcycle's stopping power.
chain
front brake
clutch
6. When passing a line of parked cars, you should stay toward the left of your lane. Why?
If you ride in the right lane position, you are more likely to hit a car.
To avoid problems caused by doors opening.
It is always best to ride in the left lane position.
7. Motorcycles riders should avoid riding on big buildups of oil and grease usually found:
on slippery surfaces
on gravel roads
at busy intersections
8. Which of the following is a factor in your blood alcohol level?
The location in which you are drinking
The time of day
How fast you drink
9. You can ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic:
Never
in heavy traffic.
only in designated lanes.
10. To help with your balance as you turn the motorcycle:
keep your knees against the gas tank.
drag the rear brake.
shift down through the gears with the clutch.
 
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SD DMV Motorcycle Test

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