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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19. To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Explanation
Ride with extreme caution when approaching an intersection. Cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce your reaction time, if needed.
20. Making eye contact with another driver:
Explanation
You should never take eye contact with another driver as a guarantee that they will properly yield to you. It is not uncommon for a driver to look directly at a motorcyclist and still fail to notice them.
21. If traveling with a load, the load should be:
Explanation
If not carried in saddlebags, loads should be secured as low as possible. Attaching a load to a sissy bar can raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and upset its balance.
22. If you accidentally lock your rear brake on a good traction surface, you should:
Explanation
If you accidentally lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, leave it locked until you can come to a complete stop. Even with a locked rear wheel, you will be able to control a motorcycle on a surface with good traction as long as the motorcycle is upright and traveling in a straight line.
23. People under the age of 21 can be arrested for riding with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
Explanation
Under South Dakota's "Zero Tolerance" law, people below the legal drinking age of 21 can be arrested for operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02 percent or higher. It is never safe to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
24. When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
Explanation
While riding in a staggered formation is generally advisable, a group of motorcyclists should switch to a single-file formation when riding in curves, turning, and entering or leaving a highway.
25. While riding, you should wear:
Explanation
Long-term exposure to engine and wind noise while riding can lead to hearing damage, even if you wear a full-face helmet. Using hearing protection is advised to prevent damage.
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