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2025 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 10

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Dakota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-dakota/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 19

19. To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.

Sit so your arms hold up your body.

Keep your knees against the gas tank.

When riding, you should be positioned so that you are able to easily operate all controls. Sit with your arms slightly bent and use your arms to steer rather than to hold up your body. Keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance during turns.

20. When preparing to ride with a passenger, instruct the passenger to:

Get onto the motorcycle before you.

Sit as far back as possible.

Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.

Ask your passenger to wait to mount the motorcycle until after you have started the engine. They should sit as far forward as possible without crowding you and firmly hold onto your waist, hips, or belt.

21. To increase your chances of being seen by other road users, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.

Wear dark clothing.

Follow other vehicles closely.

To be more visible to other road users, you should choose brightly-colored clothing for riding. Bright orange, red, yellow, or green clothes are best. Reflective material can also help.

22. When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Black, or another dark color.

Warm.

Made of leather or synthetic materials.

When riding a motorcycle, it is highly recommended that you wear protective apparel. Look for a jacket that completely covers your arms and fits snugly but still allows you to move freely. Leather or sturdy synthetic materials with integrated body armor offer the best protection.

23. To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Turn off your turn signal after you complete a turn or lane change.

Use your horn only in emergency situations.

After completing a turn or lane change, deactivate your turn signal. Leaving your signal on after moving to the right or left can confuse other road users.

24. When passing a truck on a two-lane road, you should:

Not return to your original lane until you can see the front of the truck in your rearview mirror.

Return to your original lane as soon as the truck is behind you.

Return to your original lane when you feel you have enough space.

When passing a truck, you should only return to your original lane when you can see the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror.

25. When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.

Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.

Pull to the side of the road until the rain stops.

When it starts to rain, the oily strip down the center of a lane is especially hazardous. Avoid this danger by riding in the tire tracks left by cars. The left tire track is often safest, but this can vary.

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