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2024 South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Test 16

The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Dakota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-dakota/motorcycle.

Number of Tests 16

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 19

13. Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake:

Can cause the brakes to lock.

Is the best way to stop in an emergency.

Is the best way to slow down when the streets are wet.

Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake can cause the brakes to lock. This may result in control problems.

14. You should operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch when:

The throttle is stuck and you cannot free it.

You start to lose control in a curve.

The motorcycle starts to wobble.

If the throttle becomes stuck and you are unable to free it, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will remove power from the rear wheel until you are able to safely leave the road and stop.

15. When making a non-emergency stop on a motorcycle:

Only the front brake should be used.

The front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time.

Only the rear brake should be used.

When making a normal, non-emergency stop, use the front and rear brakes simultaneously and downshift.

16. To execute a turn safely, a motorcycle rider should always:

Lean in the direction of the curve.

Slow down in the turn.

Turn by using only the handle bars.

When turning, you should always lean in the direction of the turn. Slow down before entering the turn.

17. If your front wheel locks while you are braking, you should:

Keep the tire locked up, as it will help you stop more quickly.

Release the front brake and only use the rear brake.

Release the front brake immediately and re-apply it.

If the front wheel locks up while you are braking, release the pressure from the front brake. Immediately re-apply pressure to the brake with controlled gradual pressure.

18. If a dog is chasing your motorcycle, you should:

Swerve around the dog.

Slow down, let the dog approach, and accelerate away from the animal.

Park and wait for the dog to lose interest.

Motorcycles often seem to attract dogs. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach it slowly. Then, as you approach the dog, accelerate and leave it behind.

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