2024 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 9
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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7. 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.
8. When riding behind a car, traveling in the left third of the lane allows the driver to see you in their side mirror. What is a downside to this?
Explanation
Most drivers do not look at their side mirrors as often as they look at their rearview mirror. Therefore, when following a car, it is generally most advantageous to ride in the center portion of the lane where you are most likely to be visible in the driver's rearview mirror.
9. Reflective clothing:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes occur in broad daylight, so wearing brightly-colored, reflective clothing while riding is advised no matter the time of day.
10. Reflective, brightly-colored helmets and clothing:
Explanation
Wearing brightly-colored or reflective clothing can increase your chances of being seen by other road users.
11. To avoid confusing other drivers, you should:
Explanation
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.
12. If you have only one drink before riding:
Explanation
