South Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is let the tailgater pass you.

When someone is tailgating you, change lanes or slow down to encourage the tailgater to pass you.

Not quite. The answer is be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you.

Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. This is especially true for trucks, which accelerate slowly.

Not quite. The answer is increase your following distance.

If a tailgater is unable to pass you, increase your following distance so both of you will have enough room to stop in the event of a hazard.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

When you are being passed by another vehicle, watch for extended side mirrors, objects being thrown from windows, and blasts of wind (especially from a larger vehicle).

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

You should check your mirrors when you are about to change lanes, about to slow down, or stopped at an intersection.

Not quite. The answer is a foot pedal.

The rear brake is controlled by the right foot pedal. The front brake is controlled by the right hand lever.

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

You can increase your visibility to other vehicle operators by flashing your brake light, wearing bright-colored clothing, and using your headlight and turn signals.

Not quite. The answer is other vehicle operators will have difficulty seeing you in certain areas.

Blind intersections are dangerous because other vehicle operators will have difficulty seeing you in certain areas. Ride in a lane position that lets you be seen as soon as possible.

Not quite. The answer is before the stop line.

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you should stop first before the stop line. After stopping, you may move forward until you can see more clearly.

Not quite. The answer is you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Use your horn when you think someone may enter your lane without seeing you.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Snow, wet pavement, and gravel roads provide little traction for motorcycles.

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

Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. Give them plenty of room. Move into another lane if one is open. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers.

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 vehicles turning left into your path.

While all four choices are important when riding through an intersection, you must be especially alert for vehicles turning left into your path. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcycles approaching.

Not quite. The answer is Signal right

When passing, signal left, and when safe, move into the left lane and accelerate. On Step 3, signal right, and complete mirror and head checks before returning to your original lane and then cancel the signal. Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted.

Not quite. The answer is Slow down before reaching the slippery section.

If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, you should slow down as much as possible before reaching the slippery section.

Not quite. The answer is at the stop line first, then edge forward.

When approaching a blind intersection with a stop line, you must stop at the stop line first. If it is difficult to see from there, you may edge forward until you can see clearly.

Not quite. The answer is cars turning left in front of you.

At an intersection, you must be especially alert for cars turning left in front of you. Car drivers often fail to notice oncoming motorcycles, or they overestimate how much time they have to make the turn.