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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.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 19

19. It is illegal to operate a motorcycle with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

0.1 percent.

0.3 percent.

In California, it is illegal for a person age 21 or older to operate a motorcycle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. For a person under the age of 21, it is illegal to operate a motorcycle with a BAC of 0.01 percent or higher. It may be unsafe to operate a motorcycle even if you are under the legal limit.

20. When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.

Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.

Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

When approaching a blind intersection that is controlled by a stop line or stop sign, you must first stop where indicated. You may then edge forward and stop again just short of where the cross traffic lane meets your lane. From that position, lean your body forward and look around buildings, parked cars, or bushes to see if anything is approaching. Make sure your front wheel stays out of the crossroad while you are looking.

21. You can increase your chances of being seen at an intersection by:

Riding with your headlight on.

Wearing darkly clothing.

Waving your arms.

Using your headlight at all times of the day can improve your chances of being seen at intersections.

22. Eye protection is required for:

All riders.

Only riders under the age of 18.

Only riders who have held their license for less than two years.

In South Dakota, anyone operating a motorcycle or moped must use eye protection in the form of glasses, goggles, a face shield, or a windshield. A face shield can provide the best protection for a rider.

23. A passenger on a motorcycle should:

Put their feet on the ground when the motorcycle is stopped.

Not ride without a back rest.

Sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator.

A passenger on a motorcycle should sit as far forward as possible without crowding the operator. The passenger should keep both feet on the footrests at all times, even when stopped.

24. If you must stop quickly, you should:

Use the front brake only.

Use the front brake first.

Use the front brake at the same time as the rear brake.

The best way to stop quickly is to apply controlled pressure to both the rear and front brakes at the same time. Be careful not to lock the brakes in the process.

25. When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually best to:

Use the shoulder of the road to slow down before crossing the tracks.

Walk your motorcycle across the tracks.

Continue straight within your lane to cross the tracks.

In most cases, it is safest to ride straight within your lane to cross angled railroad or trolley tracks. Changing the angle of your path to cross tracks may send you into another lane, causing a collision with oncoming traffic.

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