South Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is distribute the weight evenly between them.

The safest way to use saddlebags is to distribute the weight evenly between them to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is is the best form of face and eye protection.

South Dakota law requires motorcyclists (but not passengers) to wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen. The eye protection can take the form of goggles, safety eyeglasses, or a face shield. A face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-20-4.1

Not quite. The answer is distribute the load evenly.

When carrying a load, you should distribute the load evenly to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt.

Instruct your passenger to hold on firmly to your waist, hips, or belt; keep both feet on the footrests, even when the motorcycle is stopped; keep legs away from the muffler(s), belts, chains, or moving parts; sit as far forward as possible without crowding you; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is against the gas tank and firmly on the footrests.

For the most stable riding, your knees should be positioned against the gas tank, and your feet should be positioned firmly on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is if his or her motorcycle lacks a windshield.

South Dakota law requires motorcyclists (but not passengers) to wear eye protection unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windscreen. In South Dakota, a face shield, goggles, or safety eyeglasses qualify as eye protection. However, a face shield is the best form of face and eye protection because it protects your whole face and will not fly off in the wind.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-20-4.1

Not quite. The answer is maintaining an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.

Not quite. The answer is your stopping distance will increase.

When you carry cargo or a passenger, the stopping distance will increase. Adjust your riding accordingly.

Not quite. The answer is eye protection.

To carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have footrests for the passenger and the seat must be big enough for the both of you. South Dakota law requires every passenger under 18 years of age to wear a helmet. South Dakota law does not require passengers of any age to wear eye protection. [SD Cod L § 32-20-4],

Source: SD Cod L § 32-20-4.1

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield. South Dakota law requires every motorcyclist to wear eye protection when riding a motorcycle that lacks a windscreen.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-20-4.1

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 You should distribute the weight evenly.

When carrying cargo, try to distribute the weight evenly so that the motorcycle remains balanced. Carrying a load on the sissy bar will raise the motorcycle's center of gravity and disturb its balance.

Not quite. The answer is suspension.

If you are carrying a lot of cargo that adds much more weight to the motorcycle, you may need to adjust its suspension.