South Dakota motorcycle permit test
Practice for the South Dakota motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
South Dakota motorcycle rules
Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.
- In South Dakota, who is required by law to wear a protective helmet on a motorcycle? Operators and passengers under 18 years of age
- In South Dakota, a motorcycle operator who is not wearing an eye protective device may legally ride only if: The motorcycle has a windscreen of sufficient height and design to protect the operator's eyes
- In South Dakota, during the time when headlights must be lighted, a motorcycle operator may not wear eye protection tinted to reduce light transmittance below what level? 35 percent
- In South Dakota, which applicants without a qualifying license or permit must first apply for a motorcycle instruction permit? Persons at least 14 but less than 18 years of age
- In South Dakota, during which hours may a motorcycle instruction permit holder operate a motorcycle? 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- In South Dakota, a motorcycle instruction permit holder must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator (at least 18) who: Is driving another motorcycle along with the permit holder
- In South Dakota, for how many continuous days must a motorcycle instruction permit issued on or after July 1, 2020 be held? At least 275 days
- In South Dakota, may a motorcycle operator overtake and pass a vehicle within the same lane that vehicle occupies? No, it is prohibited