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1. Increase your visibility at an intersection by
2. If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should
3. ____ can increase your visibility.
4. To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of the lane, which lane position(s) should you ride in?
5. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
6. A curb painted with yellow lines indicates that the driver
7. To help maintain balance, your feet should
8. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
9. Which of the following is not an advantage of keeping a group of riders small?
10. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
11. Which of the following should you not do if you are experiencing wobble?
12. When riding on the road, you should create more space and minimize harm from any hazard by
13. If your throttle sticks while riding, you should
14. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
15. In a single lane of traffic, there are ____ lane positions for a motorcycle.
16. When is the center of the lane position the best choice?
17. If your vehicle's directional signals fail, use ____ until you can have them repaired.
18. When stopping, the front brake provides up to ____ % of your braking power.
19. An engine seizure is normally caused by what?
20. If you have a mechanical problem, which of the following should you take into account?
To operate a motorcycle in South Dakota, you must have a motorcycle instruction permit or a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit at age 14 and a motorcycle license at age 16. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.
To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, and the motorcycle driving test.
Tests are scheduled online or through the DPS. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle driving test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.