South Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Alcohol, Laws & Licensing Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is 30 days

If a vehicle operator under 21 years of age is convicted of driving under the influence (i.e., violating Zero Tolerance), his or her license will be suspended for 30 days for a first offense. He or she will also have to pay a fine.

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

Not quite. The answer is doesn't guarantee that the alcohol won't affect you.

There is no safe amount of alcohol to drink. Your abilities and judgment can be affected by just one drink.

Not quite. The answer is None of the above

Your body breaks down alcohol at a predictable rate. Typically, this is about one standard drink per hour, where one standard drink equals 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer. Neither coffee nor fresh air nor food can increase that rate. Once you become intoxicated, you need to wait until the alcohol has been broken down.

Source: Why is Drinking and Driving So Dangerous?; Be in Shape to Drive; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

Leaving the scene of an accident (hit and run) in which no one was injured is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, jail for up to one year, or both. If someone was injured in the accident, the hit and run will be considered a Class 6 felony, which is punishable by a fine of up to $4,000, imprisonment in the state penitentiary for up to two years, or both. Your vehicle's registration will also be revoked. [SD Cod L § 22-6-1], [SD Cod L § 22-6-2], [SD Cod L § 32-34-5],

Source: SD Cod L § 32-34-6

Not quite. The answer is 10 days

For a third DWI conviction, your license will be revoked for at least one year (and you may also face a stiff fine or a prison sentence). If you are convicted of operating your vehicle during the revocation period, you will be sentenced to at least ten days in jail. [DWI; Alcohol and the Law; Be in Shape to Drive; South Dakota Driver License Manual], [SD Cod L § 22-6-1],

Source: SD Cod L § 32-23-4

Not quite. The answer is 15

If you accumulate 15 points within 12 consecutive months or 22 points within 24 consecutive months, your license will be suspended.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Every two hours

When riding long distances, you should stop and stretch at least once every two hours. This will help prevent fatigue.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year

A first offense of DWI is considered a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,000, up to one year in jail, or both. Also, your license will be revoked for at least 30 days. (Note: The South Dakota Driver License Manual incorrectly states the maximum fine as $1,000.) [DWI; Alcohol and the Law; Be in Shape to Drive; South Dakota Driver License Manual], [SD Cod L § 22-6-2],

Source: SD Cod L § 32-23-2

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

In South Dakota, there are many different circumstances that may result in the loss of your license. These include conviction for a drug offense while operating a vehicle; a conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI); operating a vehicle with a license that has been canceled, suspended, or revoked; or the accumulation of 15 points within 12 consecutive months or 22 points within 24 consecutive months. [Keeping Your Driver License; Driver License Renewal; South Dakota Driver License Manual],

Source: SD Cod L § 32-12-49.2

Not quite. The answer is 0.02%

If chemical testing reveals that the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of a vehicle operator under 21 years of age is 0.02% or higher, he or she will be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Most people will reach or exceed a BAC of 0.02% after consuming just one alcoholic drink. Hence, a BAC limit of under 0.02% is effectively zero tolerance.

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

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

If your license is suspended for the third or a subsequent time for excessive points, the suspension will last up to one year.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 30

If a driver under the age of 18 who holds a motorcycle instruction permit or motorcycle restricted minor's permit is convicted of a traffic violation or violates the restrictions of the permit and this was the driver's first offense, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days or until his or her eighteenth birthday, whichever is shorter.

Not quite. The answer is 90 days.

A vehicle purchased out-of-state must be registered within 90 days.

Source: Vehicle Registration & Titles; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 4

If you are convicted of failure to yield the right-of-way, four points will be added to your driving record. You will also face a fine, a jail sentence, or both, depending on the circumstances of the offense.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is positioned at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

When parked at the roadside, your motorcycle should be positioned at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.

Not quite. The answer is 6 months.

The second time that your license is suspended for excessive points, the suspension will last up to six months.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is The usual number

For an out-of-state traffic conviction, the same number of points are assessed as if the conviction had occurred in South Dakota.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 0.08%

If you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or above, you are considered intoxicated and can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). In South Dakota, if you are under 21 years of age, it is illegal for you to operate or even be in control of a motor vehicle if your BAC is 0.02% or above.

Not quite. The answer is stop at least every two hours.

Riding a motorcycle can be more tiring than driving a car. To avoid fatigue, you should stop and take a rest break at least once every two hours.

Not quite. The answer is 3 years.

If you are convicted of failing to maintain proof of financial responsibility on your vehicle, you may be fined up to $100, sentenced to jail for up to 30 days, or both. Your license will be suspended for between 30 days and one year. Finally, you will be required to file proof of insurance (SR-22) with the DPS for the next three years. Note: SR-22 insurance is considered insurance for high-risk drivers, so you should expect your insurance rates to be higher than usual.

Source: Are You Insured?; Financial Responsibility; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual