South Dakota Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-15 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

What should you do if you must ride on a slippery surface?

Slow down
Accelerate
Make sudden moves

Q.2

If you are being chased by a dog, you should:

Stop your motorcycle until the animal loses interest.
Approach the animal slowly, then quickly accelerate away from the dog as it approaches.
Swerve around the animal.

Q.3

You should maintain an increased following distance:

If the pavement is slippery.
If traffic is light.
If you can see through the vehicles in front of you to determine traffic conditions.

Q.4

It can be difficult to ride right after it starts raining because:

Some other drivers may not react quickly enough to the rain.
Pavement will be especially slippery.
Other drivers do not drive fast enough in wet weather.

Q.5

You have an improved chance of avoiding serious injury in a crash if you wear:

Face or eye protection.
A baseball cap.
Sneakers.

Q.6

When being followed by a tailgater, you should:

Allow them to pass.
Speed up.
Not change how you are riding.

Q.7

A motorcyclist should not rely only on their mirrors because:

Sometimes mirrors can be dirty, limiting the motorcyclist's view.
Mirrors are always unreliable.
Motorcycles have blind spots.

Q.8

A DOT-compliant helmet:

Severely limits your vision.
Allows you to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.
Can become a hazard to the rider.

Q.9

When it starts raining, it is best to:

Get off the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by other vehicles.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Q.10

Passengers should:

Look over their shoulder when taking a turn or curve.
Never hold onto the rider.
Sit as far back as possible.

Q.11

When riding, you should wear:

Bright clothing.
Dark clothing.
Clothes that are uncomfortable.

Q.12

Riding on ______ may provide poor traction.

Pavement markings
Dry pavement
The roadway under a bridge

Q.13

If passing another vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.
You may disregard no passing zone markings if you began the pass in a passing zone.
You must observe the posted speed limit.

Q.14

A flat front tire is especially dangerous because:

The front tire affects your steering, which also affects your balance.
The front tire being flat will disable the front brake.
The front tire being flat will prevent you from accelerating.

Q.15

Taking over-the-counter medication before riding:

Is usually fine since over-the-counter medications are never very strong.
Is acceptable all the time.
May affect your riding abilities and should be done with caution.

Q.16

A moped's engine may have a maximum displacement of:

10 cubic centimeters.
20 cubic centimeters.
50 cubic centimeters.

Q.17

When riding at night, you should:

Move closer to the vehicle in front of you so you can use its lights to see farther down the road.
Keep riding at your normal speed to lower the risk of being struck from behind.
Reduce your speed and increase your following distance.

Q.18

When riding with a passenger on your motorcycle, you should instruct the passenger to:

Get on the motorcycle before the engine starts.
Sit as far back as possible on the bike.
Not talk or move unnecessarily.

Q.19

A motorcyclist should attempt to avoid obstacles on the roadway. If avoiding an obstacle is not possible, the motorcyclist should:

Speed up before coming into contact with the object.
Stay seated so the seat can cushion some of the impact.
Try to approach the obstacle at as close to a 90-degree angle as possible.

Q.20

What does this sign mean?

No left turn
No U-turn
No right turn

Q.21

If riding during the day, you should wear:

Clothing with reflective material.
A short-sleeved shirt.
Darkly-colored clothing.

Q.22

When you are being passed on the left, you should:

Speed up.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Q.23

When riding, your feet should be:

On the gas tank.
Hanging loosely.
On the footrests.

Q.24

Of the following, which is not a reason to keep a cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you?

It allows you more time to respond to hazards.
It prevents you from finding an escape route.
It provides space to maneuver your motorcycle.

Q.25

If the front wheel locks, you should:

Release the front brake immediately, then re-apply the brake.
Release the front brake immediately and only use the rear brake.
Keep the front wheel locked until you come to a stop.

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