South Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is sit as far forward as possible.

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 to help stabilize the motorcycle; stay directly behind you, leaning as you lean; and avoid unnecessary talk or motion.

Not quite. The answer is increase the throttle.

To help stabilize your motorcycle in a turn, roll on the throttle to maintain or slightly increase your speed.

Not quite. The answer is Shifting into a higher gear too soon

As your motorcycle increases speed, you should upshift soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine, but not so soon as to cause the engine to lug. Shifting into a higher gear too soon can cause the engine to lug.

Not quite. The answer is Every time before you ride

Check your motorcycle's tires every time before you ride. A tire problem is more dangerous to a motorcycle rider than a car driver.

Not quite. The answer is in any of the above situations.

You should flash your brake light when you are about to stop and you are being followed too closely, stopping in an unusual place, or stopping more quickly than others might expect.

Not quite. The answer is Make sure your motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the lower gear.

To avoid lurching while downshifting, make sure your motorcycle is traveling slowly enough for the gear you're about to shift into.

Not quite. The answer is weekly.

The fluid levels of your motorcycle should be checked weekly.

Not quite. The answer is at all times.

You should maintain an adequate space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you at all times. Even while you are stopped, hazards can occur around you.

Not quite. The answer is When you're riding in a group

When riding in a group, you should not increase your following distance because it might encourage cars and trucks to cut in front of you.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride through a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is Wearing protective gear

Wearing protective gear does not lessen your chances of being involved in a collision, although it will help protect you if you are involved in one.

Not quite. The answer is Search, Evaluate, Execute.

The three steps of the SEE strategy are Search, Evaluate, Execute.

Not quite. The answer is four seconds

The South Dakota Motorcycle Manual recommends that new motorcyclists try to maintain a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Under poor riding conditions or at very high speeds, a new motorcyclist should increase his or her following distance to five seconds or more.

Not quite. The answer is single file.

When riding through curves, it is best to ride single file. You may need to change your lane position throughout the curve.

Not quite. The answer is choosing the most visible lane position.

Increase your visibility at an intersection by choosing the most visible lane position so that drivers will be able to see you.

Not quite. The answer is discourages others from sharing your lane.

A benefit of riding in the center lane position is that it discourages other vehicle operators from trying to share your lane. The center lane position leaves only a small amount of space on either side. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely.

Not quite. The answer is 90-degree

The safest way to cross an unavoidable obstacle is to cross it at a 90-degree angle. (This will help keep your front wheel from deflecting off the obstacle.) If that is not possible, cross it at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is four seconds

The South Dakota Motorcycle Manual recommends that new motorcyclists try to maintain a following distance of at least four seconds behind the vehicle ahead. This will give the motorcyclist a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve safely, if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly. Under poor riding conditions or at very high speeds, a new motorcyclist should increase his or her following distance to five seconds or more.

Not quite. The answer is the left or right lane position.

Oil and grease tend to build up in the center of the lane. At locations where there is oil and grease buildup, ride in the left or right lane position. For the best traction, ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.