South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. You must use ____ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light. Hand signals. Parking signals. Stop signals. Emergency signals.

2. You may retake your driver's exam up to ____ times in a six-month period before having to repay the testing fee to be able take a subsequent driving exam. 1 2 3 4

3. When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use: High beams. Low beams. Driving lights only.

4. 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.

5. At a completely unmarked intersection, when two cars arrive simultaneously, who has the right of way? The car on the right of the other. The car to the left of the other. The drivers must use hand signals to determine who may go first The heavier of the two vehicles.

6. Animals may be transported in the back of a pickup truck only if: The sides of the truck bed are at least 18 inches high. They are properly secured. The tailgate of the truck is closed. The driver has at least 3 years of driving experience.

7. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. if the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: You are in a 'passing zone' and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area. You are not allowed to pass in this area

8. The ____ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield in a collision. Steering wheel. Head restraint. Shoulder belt. Lap belt.

9. Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's: Judgment and physical coordination. Knowledge. Right-of-way privileges.

10. Warning signs typically use what color scheme? Black on white. Red on white. White on red Black on yellow. White on green.

11. 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.

12. A no parking sign at a certain location means You may never stop your vehicle there. You may stop temporarily to load or unload passengers. You may park there if the driver remains in the vehicle You may leave your vehicle unattended for less than 5 minutes.

13. When a yellow arrow appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane, you should: Be prepared to obey the next signal that appear. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances. Accelerate to complete the turn quicker.

14. Which lane must you be in before making a left turn from a one-way street? The lane nearest the left curb. The lane nearest the center of the street. The lane nearest the right curb

15. At a crosswalk: Construction workers must yield to you. Pedestrians must yield to you. You must yield to pedestrians.

16. 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.

17. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

18. The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white. Broken yellow.

19. Which of the following is not a pavement marking use? All listed answers are uses for pavement marking. Crosswalks and stop lines. Lines separating traffic To mark multiple lanes of traffic traveling the same direction.

20. While driving on a roadway with single broken white line markings: You may cross it to change lanes. You must stay within your lane. You may change lanes only if in the left lane.

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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.