South Dakota Motorcycle Test Sample Questions
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Licensing Endorsement
1. How many questions are on South Dakota's motorcycle knowledge test, and what's the passing score?
South Dakota's motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions, and an applicant needs at least 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
2. What is the minimum age for a South Dakota motorcycle instruction permit?
The minimum age for a South Dakota motorcycle instruction permit is 14, matching the state's minimum age for a car instruction permit.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
3. What restrictions apply to a South Dakota motorcycle instruction permit holder?
A South Dakota motorcycle instruction permit holder may only ride during daylight hours, supervised by a licensed motorcyclist at least 18 years old, and may not carry a passenger.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
4. What is the minimum age for a full South Dakota motorcycle license, and what must an applicant pass?
A South Dakota applicant for a full motorcycle license must be at least 16 and pass a vision screening, both car/truck and motorcycle knowledge tests, and a driving test.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
5. What restriction applies to a South Dakota motorcyclist under 18 with an endorsement?
A South Dakota motorcyclist under 18 with an endorsement may not carry a passenger and may not ride between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
6. How can a South Dakota rider get an M endorsement without taking the state's knowledge and skills tests separately?
Successfully completing an approved Basic Rider Course automatically grants a South Dakota rider an M endorsement, without needing to take the state's own knowledge and skills tests separately.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual
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7. Why does the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally create a distinct riding environment for South Dakota?
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, one of the world's largest, brings a massive seasonal surge in motorcycle traffic across South Dakota each August, a real factor for any rider on the road that week.
Source: South Dakota Motorcycle Manual