2025 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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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1. Riders who are above the legal drinking age with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ______ are considered legally intoxicated.
Explanation
In South Dakota, it is illegal for anyone to operate a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher. However, an operator can be found to be legally impaired with a BAC that is below the legal limit.
2. Most motorcycle crashes occur:
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen in broad daylight. Wearing bright colors and reflective materials is always recommended when riding, even during the day.
3. If the front wheel locks, you should:
Explanation
If you lock the front wheel while braking, release the brake and immediately re-apply it.
4. What does this sign mean?
Explanation
Octagonal signs that are colored red are always stop signs. When approaching one of these signs, you must come to a complete stop, yield to any other traffic or pedestrians, and proceed once it is safe to do so.
5. 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.
6. Before starting a turn, a motorcyclist should change gears to:
Explanation
It is best to change gears before starting a turn. Shifting gears while in the turn can cause a sudden change in power to the rear wheel, causing a skid. If you must change gears while in a turn, change gears smoothly to best prevent skidding.
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