South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. A steady red arrow means You should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before you turn. You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. You must come to a full stop, and then proceed when it is safe to do so You must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

2. Before stopping your vehicle on the roadway: Check mirrors for traffic. Set the parking brake. Place your foot on the accelerator.

3. In which case are high beams appropriate? In heavy fog. In heavy rain or snow. When the only car nearby is an oncoming one 1000 feet away When following a vehicle at night.

4. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

5. You should use a turn-out lane when: You want to make a u-turn. Faster drivers want to pass you. You want to pass another driver. You want to park your vehicle on the road.

6. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

7. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

8. If you spot a slow-moving vehicle in your driving lane, you must Overtake with a maximum speed. Adjust your speed and slow down safely. Alert the driver by blowing your horn Stop your vehicle and take a detour.

9. Hearing impaired drivers do which of the following? All listed answers. Have as good a record as any other driver. Rely more on vision Stay more alert.

10. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

11. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

12. If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should Drive at a speed equal to 45 mph. Obey the normal posted speed limit. Drive at a speed of less than 50 mph Drive at a speed of greater than 70 mph.

13. A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: Passing is permitted on your side. Passing is prohibited on both sides. Passing is permitted on both sides.

14. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

15. Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is: Not permitted unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Not permitted under any circumstances. Not permitted unless you have the right-of-way. Permitted if you are riding a motorcycle.

16. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

17. When entering the interstate, you should check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to meet that gap, signal and: Merge carefully into that gap. Wait for the lane to be clear. Proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

18. On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as Stop lines. Right-edge lines. Left-edge lines Center lines.

19. When should a bus back up? Not unless absolutely necessary. When a passenger requests it. When it misses it's stop When the driver feels like it.

20. Excessive speed: Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death. Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly. Helps you to maneuver around obstacles.

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To operate a motorcycle in South Dakota, you must have a motorcycle instruction permit or a motorcycle license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit at age 14 and a motorcycle license at age 16. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle license, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pay the fees, and pass the vision screening, the knowledge exam, and the motorcycle driving test.

Tests are scheduled online or through the DPS. The motorcycle knowledge test contains 25 questions about safe riding practices and road rules. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle driving test assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.