South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

2. If you are in a crash, which of the following should you not do? Move it off the road if possible. Smoke near wrecked vehicles. Use flares or warning devices to alert other drivers Turn off the ignition.

3. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

4. When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane You must yield the right of way at corners only. You must always yield the right-of-way. You must tell them where to cross the street.

5. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

6. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

7. To get a driver's license without restrictions, you must have vision better than 20 over ____ with both eyes. 20 30 50 40

8. A yellow arrow on a traffic signal means: You should prepare to stop and give the right of way to oncoming traffic. You do not need to signal to turn from that lane. You should speed up so you can make the turn before the light changes.

9. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must Stop your vehicle. Switch on your headlights to alert the pedestrian. Reduce your speed and pass slowly Use your horn to alert the pedestrian.

10. It is illegal to enter an intersection when: You cannot cross without obstructing traffic on either side. The lane you want to enter is blocked. The light is yellow. The light is flashing yellow and you have not come to a complete stop first.

11. When turning from a 2 lane roadway, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Slow down early. Take the turn at a high speed Tap your brakes to reduce your speed quickly.

12. What should you do if your engine stalls while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly (power steering is difficult). Shift your transmission to neutral. Try to re-start, if unable, stop off road, using 4-way flashers. All of the above.

13. 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.

14. All the following are correct steps in entering an interstate highway except: Check over your shoulder for a gap in traffic. Come to a complete stop right at the end of the ramp. Maintain the same speed as highway traffic as you merge Signal as you prepare to merge.

15. When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires, and low tire pressure can cause Faster tire wear. Increased fuel economy. Decreased stopping distance All of these.

16. This sign means that

Bicyclists should move only in the lane where the sign is posted. Bicyclists should not use this lane. A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead A no-passing zone for bicyclists is ahead.

17. 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.

18. If you have had several beers before driving, the effects of alcohol will be reduced only by: Drinking several cups of coffee. Taking a cold shower. Waiting several hours.

19. Roads with double solid yellow line markings in the center indicate that passing is: Not allowed in either direction. Allowed in both directions. Allowed only in your direction of travel.

20. Warning signs are used along the roadways to Indicate points of interest and geographical information. Indicate potentially hazardous conditions ahead. Control and regulate traffic Provide information about directions, distances, and available services.

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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.