South Dakota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends a SEE strategy to make safe judgments while riding. What does "SEE" stand for?

Search, Evaluate, and Execute.
Slow, Experienced, and Error-free.
Safe, Experienced, and Evasive.

Q.2

A motorcycle’s brake light is _________ a passenger vehicle’s brake light.

Just as noticeable as
Not as noticeable as
More noticeable than

Q.3

When selecting a jacket that will be used as protective apparel, a motorcycle rider should look for a jacket that is:

Black, or another dark color.
Warm.
Made of leather or synthetic materials.

Q.4

Most motorcycle crashes occur:

In broad daylight.
At dusk.
At night.

Q.5

When riding, you should wear boots or shoes that:

Cover your ankles.
Have long heels.
Have long and loose laces.

Q.6

The gearshift is located:

By the left footrest.
By the right footrest.
By the right handle grip.

Q.7

You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear all of the following, except:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A leather jacket.
A sweatshirt.

Q.8

Which of the following materials provides the best protection for motorcycle riders?

Fleece
Leather
Denim

Q.9

How can you get sober after drinking alcohol?

Wait.
Drink coffee.
Exercise.

Q.10

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

Protects your face, but not your eyes.
Protects your eyes, but not your whole face.
Helps protect your whole face.

Q.11

Which of the following is not a potential problem?

An upcoming change in road surface characteristics
Surrounding traffic
Conditions that do not appear to change as you approach

Q.12

When riding near a truck:

If you cannot see the truck’s mirrors, the driver cannot see you.
You should not be able to see the truck’s mirrors.
You should concentrate on operating your motorcycle and not worry about the truck’s mirrors.

Q.13

The formation you should take when riding in a group:

Is always single-file.
Depends on the situation.
Is always staggered.

Q.14

What can remove alcohol from a person's system?

Time
Coffee
Exercise

Q.15

To shift up to a higher gear, you must:

Place your foot under the shift lever and lift.
Place your foot over the shift lever and push.
Use your thumb to move the lever.

Q.16

In areas where dangers could be present, a motorcyclist should:

Maintain their speed.
Assume they will be safe.
Cover the clutch and both brake levers to reduce their reaction time.

Q.17

When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Q.18

If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:

Hold the handle grips firmly and stay off the brakes.
Shift your weight toward the good wheel and brake normally.
Brake on the good wheel while immediately pulling off the road.

Q.19

For motorcycle operators, helmets are:

Required.
Not required, but recommended.
Not recommended.

Q.20

As your motorcycle accelerates, you will need to:

Shift to a higher gear.
Shift to a lower gear.
Put the bike in neutral.

Q.21

Which of the following factors may affect the blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person?

The amount of alcohol consumed
The drinker's height
The temperature outside

Q.22

Which of the following statements is true?

The front brake is more powerful than the rear brake.
The rear brake is more powerful than the front brake.
Both the front and rear brakes are equally powerful.

Q.23

When positioning your body on the motorcycle:

You should hold yourself up with your arms.
Your arms should be used to steer the motorcycle.
You should have to stretch to reach the handgrips.

Q.24

What does this sign mean?

Railroad crossing ahead
Yield
Reduce speed

Q.25

A pre-ride inspection should include all of the following, except:

A tire check.
A test of the turn signals.
A paint inspection.

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