2025 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 12
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://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/south-dakota/motorcycle.
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7. When riding, jackets and pants should:
Explanation
Jackets and pants should fit snugly enough that they do not flap in the wind, but also loosely enough that you are able to move freely.
8. A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:
Explanation
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect your face in the event of a crash. It also provides protection against more routine hazards, such as pebbles thrown up from other vehicles, wind, dust, dirt, rain, and insects.
9. A pre-ride inspection:
Explanation
You should do a pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle before every ride. This will usually take only a few minutes.
10. A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:
Explanation
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.
11. A sign that your rear tire has suddenly gone flat is that:
Explanation
If the rear tire of a motorcycle goes flat, the back of the motorcycle may jerk or sway from side to side. If you experience this movement when riding your motorcycle, you should stop riding and check your tires as soon as possible.
12. If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:
Explanation
Because a passenger will place additional weight on your motorcycle, you will probably need to add a few pounds of pressure to your tires before riding. Check your owner's manual for details regarding the appropriate pressure settings to use.
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