South Dakota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-14 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When passing a row of parked cars, you should:

Ride on the left side of the lane.
Ride wherever you are most comfortable.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Q.2

When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?

Right
Center
Left

Q.3

Eye protection is required for:

All riders.
Only riders under the age of 18.
Only riders who have held their license for less than two years.

Q.4

Helmets are:

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

Q.5

If vehicles or other potential hazards are to your right, you should ride on which side of your lane?

Right
Left
Either side

Q.6

Convex mirrors:

Provide a narrow view of the road behind you.
Provide a wide view of the road behind you.
Are illegal.

Q.7

When traveling at night, you should:

Ride as fast as you would if riding during the day.
Ride more slowly than you would if riding during the day.
Ride faster than you would if riding during the day.

Q.8

Before starting out, you should make sure the fuel valve is:

Open.
Closed.
Covered.

Q.9

To reduce the chances of a collision, a motorcyclist should:

Stare straight in front of their motorcycle.
Be unwilling to move to avoid a potential hazard.
Scan their path of travel, looking at least 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their motorcycle.

Q.10

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect you from:

Noise.
Dust.
Glare.

Q.11

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to be seen.
Help you avoid surface hazards.
Invite other road users into your lane.

Q.12

When approaching a blind intersection, riders should:

Stop at the stop line before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
Ignore the stop line and move forward to get a better look.
Stop at the stop line then proceed through the intersection.

Q.13

Taking a turn too fast can cause a rider to:

Accidentally end up in another lane of traffic.
Get through the turn faster.
Keep control of their motorcycle.

Q.14

When entering a curve, you should position your motorcycle:

In the outside of the curve.
In the inside of the curve.
Where you can most safely handle road and traffic conditions.

Q.15

A pre-ride inspection:

Takes only minutes.
Takes about an hour.
Should only be done by a certified mechanic.

Q.16

If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:

Reduce the tire pressure.
Make no tire pressure adjustments.
Increase the tire pressure.

Q.17

To properly control a motorcycle, you should:

Allow your feet to hang off the footrests.
Sit so your arms hold up your body.
Keep your knees against the gas tank.

Q.18

When parked on the road, a motorcycle should:

Create an angle with the curb that is between 45 and 90 degrees.
Be parked without a wheel or fender touching the curb.
Be parked parallel to the curb.

Q.19

When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:

Is recommended at all times.
Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
Should be used when riding in curves.

Q.20

What does this sign mean?

Vehicles will be entering the roadway.
Signal ahead.
Come to a complete stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Q.21

The center portion of a lane contains an oily strip. This strip:

Should be avoided at all times.
Usually provides adequate traction for riding, unless it is raining.
Should only be traveled upon if you are sharing the lane with another vehicle.

Q.22

If another driver makes eye contact with you:

You know that they have seen you.
It doesn’t always mean they've actually seen you.
They will properly yield to you.

Q.23

If possible, do not ride directly next to another vehicle because:

Another driver may want to use your lane to pass.
You may be in the vehicle’s blind spot.
You may have access to escape routes.

Q.24

If you have a passenger aboard your motorcycle, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride at speeds that are slower than usual.
Allow more distance to stop than usual.
Tell the passenger to hold onto the back of the bike.

Q.25

If you accidentally lock your rear brake on a good traction surface, you should:

Let go of the rear brake.
Keep the rear brake locked until you stop.
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.

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