South Dakota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-13 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

To increase your chances of being seen by other road users, you should:

Wear brightly-colored clothing.
Wear dark clothing.
Follow other vehicles closely.

Q.2

You have an improved chance of surviving a crash if you wear:

A DOT-compliant helmet.
A baseball cap.
Comfortable shoes.

Q.3

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

Scan your path ahead.
Be ready to act to avoid a hazard.
Turn your headlight off during the day.

Q.4

You should flash your brake light to:

Tell other motorists that you are riding near them.
Help other motorists see your motorcycle while traveling in slow traffic.
Tell other motorists that you are going to slow down or stop where they don't expect you to do so.

Q.5

If you borrow a motorcycle, you should:

Assume all controls are in the same location as they are on your motorcycle.
Immediately take it out on the highway.
Get familiar with it in a controlled area.

Q.6

When carrying a passenger, a motorcycle responds to directional changes:

More slowly than usual.
More quickly than usual.
Normally.

Q.7

Before every ride, you should:

Make sure your bike's brake lights work properly.
Make sure the paint on the bike is not peeling.
Make sure your bike is completely clean.

Q.8

When wearing a jacket for protection, the jacket should:

Be loose-fitting and flap in the wind while riding.
Fit snugly.
Be uncomfortable.

Q.9

When stopping, a motorcycle requires:

About the same stopping distance as a car.
A larger stopping distance than a car.
A shorter stopping distance than a car.

Q.10

Which colors are the best colors for motorcycle riders to wear?

Brown, gold, silver, and white
Blue, black, gray, and purple
Orange, red, yellow, and green

Q.11

When carrying a load, it should be:

Secured as high as possible.
Secured as low as possible.
Secured on a sissy bar.

Q.12

Wearing which of the following colors will make you less visible to other motorists?

Orange
Yellow
Brown

Q.13

When riding over scored pavement in a work zone, you should:

Look downward to see the changes in the road surface.
Keep your head and eyes up.
Stay to the left side of the lane.

Q.14

The best lane position for a motorcycle:

Is in the left part of a lane, next to the centerline.
Is in the right part of a lane, next to the curb.
Can vary depending on road and traffic conditions.

Q.15

You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road while using its flashing lights. You should:

Stop on the roadway behind the emergency vehicle.
Stop and wait until the emergency vehicle begins moving again.
Merge into a lane away from the emergency vehicle.

Q.16

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Wear full-fingered gloves.
Not wear gloves.
Wear half-fingered gloves.

Q.17

Of the following, it is most important to flash your brake light when:

Someone is following you too closely.
You will be slowing suddenly.
There is a stop sign ahead.

Q.18

Hearing protection:

Is not needed when the rider is wearing a helmet.
Is only recommended for long trips.
Should be used on all rides.

Q.19

When braking on a motorcycle:

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

Q.20

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are separated by:

White lines.
Yellow lines.
Road signs.

Q.21

The best way to avoid fatigue when riding your motorcycle on a long trip is to:

Take frequent breaks to rest.
Ride as fast as possible.
Take artificial stimulants.

Q.22

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Brightly-colored clothing to increase your chances of being seen.
Clothing of any color because other drivers can easily see you in daylight.
Darkly-colored clothing to contrast with the bright sunlight.

Q.23

When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Turn your head and shoulders to improve your view.
Turn your shoulders, but not your head.

Q.24

Eye protection is:

Required for all riders.
Not required, but recommended.
Only required for inexperienced motorcycle users.

Q.25

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other vehicles?

At intersections
On the highway
On any road

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