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2024 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 15

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

13. If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.

You must observe the posted speed limit.

All passes must be completed within the posted speed limits and only in areas where passing is permitted.

14. A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.

The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.

The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

A flat front tire is especially dangerous because it interferes with your ability to steer, which is essential to keeping your balance. If steering begins to feel heavy, it is possible that you have a flat front tire.

15. Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.

Is acceptable all the time.

May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

Many drugs, including legal prescription and over-the-counter medications, have side effects that can impair your ability to safely operate a motorcycle. Always talk to your doctor about how a new medication may affect your driving or riding abilities.

16. A moped's engine may have a maximum displacement of:

10 cubic centimeters.

20 cubic centimeters.

50 cubic centimeters.

As defined by South Dakota law, a moped may have an engine displacement of no more than 50 cubic centimeters.

17. When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.

Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.

Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

When riding at night, reduce your speed and increase your following distance. Visibility is lowered at night and you will need the additional time and space to react to upcoming hazards.

18. When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.

Sit as far back as possible on the bike.

Not talk or move unnecessarily.

Tell passengers to avoid unnecessary conversation or movement while on a moving motorcycle. Passengers should get onto a motorcycle only after the engine is started. They should sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

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