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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19. If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
All motorcycles are at least somewhat different. Before riding a motorcycle that is new to you, take the time to learn where all of the controls are. Ride the motorcycle in a controlled area to get used to it before taking it out on the road.
20. Maintaining an adequate cushion of space while riding allows all of the following, except:
Explanation
Maintaining an adequate space cushion while riding helps ensure that you will have enough time to react and room to maneuver safely if another driver makes a mistake.
21. When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:
Explanation
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.
22. Stopping in a turn can be difficult because:
Explanation
It is possible to use both brakes while turning, but it must be done with great care. Some of the usual traction is being used to make the turn while the motorcycle is leaning, so less traction is available for stopping.
23. Which of the following is an example of a potentially slippery surface?
Explanation
Traction may be poor on surfaces such as wet, snowy, icy, or muddy pavement; gravel roads; lane markings; and steel plates and utility hole covers.
24. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Regulatory signs are white signs with red and black markings that inform drivers of specific traffic laws in the indicated area. This sign indicates that U-turns are prohibited.
25. When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
