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Prevent a change in power in the middle of the turn.
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Be able to keep both hands on the handle grips during the turn.
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Prevent the motorcycle from slowing down.
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South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test
(From the 2019 South Dakota motorcycle driver handbook)
| Number of tests: | 16 |
| Number of questions: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 19 |
Directions:
To obtain a motorcycle license in South Dakota, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. The knowledge test consists of 26 questions from the South Dakota Motorcycle Manual. Each question has three answer choices. To pass you must receive a score of 20 or better. There is no motorcycle manual in Spanish. The test is administered in English. However, an interpreter from an approved list may be used.
Passing grade —
6 or fewer errors
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Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:
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Part of your normal scanning routine while riding should include:
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Constantly looking in the rearview mirror.
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Frequent rearview mirror checks.
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Not using the rearview mirror.
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3.
Having only one alcoholic drink before riding:
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Will not lead to a DUI conviction.
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Will never affect your riding skills.
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Can affect your ability to operate a motorcycle.
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4.
A benefit of keeping a cushion of space between you and surrounding vehicles is that:
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You are better able to draft off of other vehicles.
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You will be able to stop quickly.
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You will have more time to react to the movements of other drivers.
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5.
What does this sign mean?
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Vehicles will be entering the roadway.
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Signal ahead.
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Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.
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Hearing protection:
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Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.
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Is only recommended for long trips.
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Should be used on all rides.
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