SOUTH DAKOTA 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. Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is influenced by:
your DUI.
how fast you drink.
how fast you travel.
2. If the throttle remains stuck after twisting it back and forth several times:
apply both brakes firmly.
operate the engine cut-off switch, then pull in the clutch.
immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time.
3. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic?
One
Three
Four
4. Remind your passenger to tighten his or her hold when you:
are about to turn sharply.
are about to start from a stop.
All the other answers are correct.
5. When you make a turn you should:
All the other answers are correct.
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
roll on the throttle through the turn.
6. Before you pass anyone that may move into your lane, you should:
flash your brake light.
sound your horn.
reduce your speed.
7. When parking at the roadside, you should park:
parallel to the curb.
at a 45 degree angle with your front wheel touching the curb.
at a 90 degree angle with your rear wheel touching the curb.
8. When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
pull in the clutch.
relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
apply the rear brake.
9. You should increase your following distance:
on single-lane roads.
in heavy traffic.
during the day.
10. When riding in a group, ensure the group stays together by:
pairing up.
placing beginners in the middle of the group.
checking your mirrors frequently.
 
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SD Motorcycle Test

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