2025 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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.
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13. Locking your brakes can:
Explanation
Locking the brakes can cause control problems. If your front brake locks, you should release the brake then immediately re-apply it. If you lock your rear brake when stopping on a good traction surface, keep it locked until you have completely stopped.
14. Which factor does not play a major role in affecting your blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Explanation
Factors that play an important role in determining a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) include the amount of alcohol consumed, how fast it was consumed, and the person's body weight.
15. All of the following are required equipment for a motorcycle, except:
Explanation
In South Dakota, every motorcycle is required to have a seat for the operator; a seat and footrests for passengers (if applicable); at least one muffler; at least one rear reflector; at least one rearview mirror; a horn; a brake or brakes; either one or two headlights; a white license plate light; a red taillight; and a red stop light.
16. If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:
Explanation
If your front wheel locks while you are making a quick stop, release the front brake immediately and then re-apply it firmly. Use both the front and rear brakes if you need to stop quickly.
17. How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before the drinker's riding ability is affected?
Explanation
As little as one alcoholic drink can have a significant effect on your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. It is never a safe choice to ride after consuming any amount of alcohol.
18. Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a space cushion between your motorcycle and other vehicles?
Explanation
Maintaining a cushion of space around your motorcycle at all times helps ensure that you will have time to react and space to maneuver if someone else on the road makes a mistake.
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