South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. A truck has blind spots where? All listed answers. From the right side mirror forward to the bumper. To the rear of the vehicle Larger on the sides than cars do.

2. Broken yellow lines (dashes) are used on streets and highways to: Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Indicate no passing zones. Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

3. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

4. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in ____ direction. A counterclockwise. Any. A clockwise. A straight-line.

5. Which of the following is true about signaling? It should be done 10 seconds before your turn. It should be done any time you change direction. It should only be done when other drivers are present You should always let your turn signals turn off by themselves.

6. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

7. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

8. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should: Brake as hard as possible. Turn off the ignition. Ease up on the gas pedal.

9. When driving at night and a vehicle comes toward you with their high beam headlights on: Flash your headlights once quickly. Look in the direction of their vehicle. Keep your high beam headlights on.

10. Which of the following is an appropriate time to back while in a travel lane? All listed answers. When parallel parking. When you miss an exit When you miss a turn.

11. Drivers entering a main road from a driveway, alley, or roadside should Yield to vehicles already on the main road. Enter the main road with an increased speed. Not make a right turn Reduce their speed and enter the main road.

12. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space.

13. 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.

14. When there is water on the roadway, you must reduce your speed to avoid Hydroplaning. Overheating of the tires. Wear and tear Traction of the tires on the road.

15. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

16. Regulatory signs are: Green. Yellow. White.

17. 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.

18. You want to turn left at an intersection. the light is green but oncoming traffic is heavy. you should Use the next intersection. Wait at the crosswalk for traffic to clear. Wait in the center of the intersection for traffic to clear. Take the right-of-way since you have the light.

19. 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.

20. You are merging onto an interstate highway. you should Always stop before entering the highway. Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic. Merge over two lanes at once and speed up.

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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.