South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. How many alcoholic drinks does it take to effect your driving ability 3 2 1

2. When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, you should: Carefully drive around them. Honk your horn as you proceed past them. Stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel

3. If you are driving downhill and the downgrade is very steep, you must Press hard on the gas pedal. Shift to a lower gear. Remove your seat belt Turn on your headlights.

4. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

5. Alcohol in any concentration is: A stimulant. A depressant. Neither of the above.

6. A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means Both lanes of traffic are going in the same direction. Passing is permitted when it's safe. Passing is not permitted.

7. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle As far away from traffic as possible. As far away from the curb as possible. As close to the center of the road as possible. As far away from the yellow line as possible.

8. If you are signaled by a flag person at/near a railroad crossing or construction site, you must Follow signals no matter which lane you are in. Stop and ask for help. Follow signals if you are in the right lane Follow signals if you are in the left lane.

9. Which of the following is not a type of south dakota driver license? Class [a] license, combination vehicles. Class [z] license, ice cream trucks with roof mounted speakers. Motorcycle operator's license Class [c] license, small vehicles. Vehicle operator's license.

10. When you are traveling on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead of you stops for a pedestrian, you must Not pass the stopped vehicle. Alert the stopped vehicle to take a detour. Reduce your speed and pass the vehicle slowly Change lanes and pass the vehicle quickly.

11. When turning left at an intersection: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians should yield to you. You should never yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. You should always yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

12. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way Either one. Vehicle on the left. Vehicle on the right. Neither one.

13. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation when driving is to: Know what is happening around your vehicle. Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car. Turn off the radio.

14. Drag racing will incur ____ points on your license. 2 4 6 8

15. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

16. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must Not give any turn signal. Signal before passing through the intersection. Signal just before making a turn Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

17. If your gas pedal sticks, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Keep eyes on the road. Pull off the road when safe to do so Shift to neutral.

18. If you are driving on a road with only one lane in each direction and you want to pass, but a curve ahead blocks your view, you must: Not pass the other vehicle. Signal longer than five seconds to pass safely. Increase your speed to pass safely. Honk your horn to make other drivers slow down.

19. You must use high-beam lighting in all of the following situations, except When there may be people along the side of the road. In fog, snow, or heavy rain. In construction areas On unfamiliar roads.

20. When you back up: Do it fast. Always look through the rear window. Rely only on your rear-view mirror.

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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.