South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

In this completely free practice test for the South Dakota Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the South Dakota Motorcycle Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.


South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 04

Pavement will usually be most slippery...?
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Question 1 of 30

When riding on slippery surfaces, you should try to be...?
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Question 2 of 30

On slippery surfaces, the best way of braking is...?
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Question 3 of 30

You've postponed going for a ride until snow and ice has melted; where should you still be extra cautious?
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Question 4 of 30

You need to get to work but there's snow and ice on the road. Your best plan of action is...?
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d.

Question 5 of 30

If you suffer a flat tire, you should...?
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Question 6 of 30

The first thing to do if you experience a stuck throttle is...?
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Question 7 of 30

Which of these is a likely cause of 'wobble'?
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Question 8 of 30

A slipping or breaking chain will nearly always be caused by...?
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Question 9 of 30

The most likely cause of an engine overheating is...?
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Question 10 of 30

When carrying a passenger, you should be sitting...?
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Question 11 of 30

You should not carry a passenger unless your motorcycle is equipped with...?
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d.

Question 12 of 30

To carry a passenger, you will have to adjust...?
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Question 13 of 30

You should tell your passenger they can only mount the motorcycle...?
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Question 14 of 30

When taking curves, a passenger should lean...?
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Question 15 of 30

As far as practical, a load on a motorcycle should be kept...?
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d.

Question 16 of 30

If your saddlebags are not loaded evenly, you may suffer...?
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Question 17 of 30

Loads on motorcycles should be secured with...?
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Question 18 of 30

You should check your load occasionally when riding by...?
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Question 19 of 30

The maximum number of riders in a group should not exceed...?
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Question 20 of 30

The least experienced rider in a group should be placed...?
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Question 21 of 30

When riding in a group, you should take your pace from...?
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Question 22 of 30

If you are riding #5 in a group in staggered formation, how far should you be behind the leader (in ideal conditions)?
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d.

Question 23 of 30

You're leading a group of riders in staggered formation through a pass on another vehicle. Once the pass is completed, you should be...?
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c.
d.

Question 24 of 30

When entering or leaving a highway, a group of riders should...?
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d.

Question 25 of 30

The biggest factor in degrading your ability to think clearly and ride safely is...?
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b.
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d.

Question 26 of 30

What percentage of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking?
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c.
d.

Question 27 of 30

Which of these can you do better after consuming alcohol?
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d.

Question 28 of 30

If you've drunk 5 cans of beer over 2 hours, how many drinks (minimum) will you have left in your system?
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Question 29 of 30

If you're making a long trip, you should try to restrict your riding to no more than...?
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d.

Question 30 of 30


 

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