South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is both the front and rear brakes.

For stopping or slowing down, the most effective method is to use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is doing all of the above.

When riding at night, you can increase your safety by wearing reflective clothing, using your high beam, reducing your speed, and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is with elastic cords.

Cargo on your motorcycle should be secured with elastic cords. Cargo should not be secured with rope because it can loosen or knots can come undone.

Not quite. The answer is No.

This sign indicates that parking is prohibited here between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Not quite. The answer is The lane ahead is closed.

Sequential arrow panels may be used in work zones around the clock. This one indicates that the lane is closed ahead and you should move into the lane to your left.

Not quite. The answer is they want to pass you.

Car drivers are most likely to try to share your lane when they want to pass you. Choose the center lane position to discourage them from trying to share your lane. This lane position leaves the least amount of room on either side of you.

Not quite. The answer is increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

When you approach an intersection, you should select a lane position to increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

Not quite. The answer is Rest area ahead

This sign indicates a rest area open on the right.

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

Countersteering is a technique for initiating a turn in a given direction by momentarily steering counter to that direction. To turn by countersteering, you apply a steering torque in the opposite direction of the desired turn. For example, for a turn to the right, start by pushing the right handgrip. This will cause the motorcycle to steer left briefly, which will cause the motorcycle to lean to the right.

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

If chemical testing reveals that your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or more, you will be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI).

Source: Alcohol and the Law; Be in Shape to Drive; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. Ride in the center or right portion of the lane if vehicles and other potential problems are on your left side. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option.

Not quite. The answer is freeway interchange sign.

This sign is a freeway interchange sign. This sign indicates that you are approaching an interchange.

Not quite. The answer is When you're descending a large hill

Of these four situations, it is least important to check your mirrors when you are descending a large hill.

Not quite. The answer is Never

You can never be sure that a car driver will yield to you, even if he or she makes eye contact with you or appears to be slowing down.

Not quite. The answer is Passing slower vehicles

Passing slower vehicles at night does not increase your safety. It can be dangerous and should be done with caution.

Not quite. The answer is Wear protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Help protect yourself from injury in a collision by wearing protective motorcycle clothing and gear.

Not quite. The answer is Emergency vehicles may enter the roadway.

This is an emergency vehicle warning sign. It indicates that emergency vehicles may enter the roadway from fire stations or other emergency facilities. You must yield to an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction when it is sounding a siren or air horn or displaying flashing lights.

Not quite. The answer is Left or right

To avoid a collision with a hazard in the center of your lane, ride in the left or right lane position to bypass the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is traffic moving in the same direction.

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You are required to drive between these lane lines.

Not quite. The answer is a stop sign.

A stop sign is an eight-sided white-on-red sign, indicating that other traffic has the right-of-way. You must always bring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to approaching traffic before proceeding.