SOUTH DAKOTA DMV MOTORCYCLE 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. If the front tire goes flat while riding:
gradually apply the rear brake.
apply the front brake firmly.
apply both brakes at the same time.
2. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
3. In potential high-risk areas, such as intersections and school zones, motorcycle riders should:
cover the clutch and the brake.
pull in the clutch.
reduce the following distance.
4. Use _____ to hold the motorcycle while you start your motorcycle engine on a hill and shift into first gear.
the rear brake
the clutch
the front brake
5. If a tire goes flat while riding, and you must brake, you should:
rise slightly off the seat.
apply both brakes evenly.
gradually apply the brake of the tire that is not flat.
6. Which of the following is important for riding safely on slippery surfaces?
Avoiding sudden moves
Leaning back
Holding in the clutch
7. When passing a line of parked cars, avoid riding in ______ lane position(s).
the right
the center
any
8. When preparing to pass the vehicle ahead, increase your line of sight by:
reducing your speed.
getting the tailgater in front of you.
riding in the left lane position.
9. What is a benefit of riding in the center lane position?
It allows you to go faster.
It helps you maintain a constant speed.
It prevents others from sharing your lane.
10. Which of the following affect your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?
How fast you drink
How much you weigh
All of the above.
 
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SD Motorcycle Test

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