2025 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 7
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
Number of Question
Passing Score
19. Service signs are:
Explanation
Signs that are blue with white markings indicate the locations of services. These services may include rest areas, gas stations, food options, and hospitals.
20. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road while using its flashing lights. You should:
Explanation
If you approach an emergency vehicle, tow truck, or roadside assistance vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing, you must change lanes to allow the vehicle extra space and proceed with caution. Always slow down and be prepared to stop when you approach an emergency scene.
21. If your front wheel locks while you are stopping, you should:
Explanation
If your front wheel locks while you are making a quick stop, release the front brake immediately and then re-apply it firmly. Use both the front and rear brakes if you need to stop quickly.
22. If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:
Explanation
If the front wheel locks up while you are braking, release the pressure from the front brake. Immediately re-apply pressure to the brake with controlled gradual pressure.
23. A solid white line on the side of the road indicates:
Explanation
A solid white line on the side of the road is used to indicate the right edge of a traffic lane.
24. Which of the following is not a benefit of maintaining a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles?
Explanation
Maintaining a space cushion helps to ensure that you will have enough time to react to the movements of others and enough room to maneuver safely.
25. A primary cause of single-vehicle motorcycle collisions is:
Explanation
A primary cause of single-vehicle collisions is motorcyclists running too wide in a curve or turn. Taking a turn too wide can cause a motorcycle to leave the roadway or collide with an object.
Ranked by best match
