South Dakota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
21 questions written from the South Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
About how much of your total stopping power does the front brake provide?
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About how much of your total stopping power does the front brake provide?
- A About 25%
- B About 50%
- C 70% or more
- D 100%, all of it
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C. 70% or more
The front brake can provide 70% or more of your stopping power because braking shifts weight onto the front tire. That is why you should always use the front brake along with the rear.
You cannot avoid riding over a small obstacle in the road. How should you approach it?
- A At a shallow 30-degree angle
- B While braking hard on the front wheel
- C As close to a 90-degree angle as possible
- D At the highest speed you can safely hold
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C. As close to a 90-degree angle as possible
Approach obstacles as close to 90 degrees as possible, slow down, keep the motorcycle straight and rise slightly off the seat. Just before contact, roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end.
A tire goes flat while you are riding. What should you do first?
- A Speed up to keep the motorcycle stable
- B Apply both brakes hard to stop as quickly as possible
- C Shift your weight toward the flat tire
- D Hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
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D. Hold the handgrips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
Hold on firmly, ease off the throttle and keep straight. If you must brake, gradually use the brake on the tire that is not flat, then edge to the side of the road and stop.
What is the minimum age to get a South Dakota Motorcycle Instruction Permit?
- A 14
- B 16
- C 18
- D 15
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A. 14
You can get a South Dakota Motorcycle Instruction Permit at 14 by passing the vision test and both the car/truck and motorcycle knowledge tests. A full Motorcycle Operator's License requires you to be at least 16, so younger riders move through the instruction permit and the restricted minor's permit first.