South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Driving slower than other traffic tends to: Make an accident more likely to happen. Make an accident less likely to happen. Not change the chances of having an accident. Is a defensive driving technique.

2. You should always travel: According to road and weather conditions. At the speed of vehicles in front of you. At the speed limit

3. This sign indicates

A narrow lane. A two-way street. Traffic merging ahead The end of a divided highway.

4. An intersection with stop signs at all 4 (or more) corners, you must yield the right-of-way to the driver: Arrived before you. On your left. On your right

5. Traffic fatalities are ____ at night compared to daytime. About the same. About twice as high. About 3 to 4 times as high. About five to six times as high.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. What does a center lane with dashed yellow lines inside solid ones indicate? A breakdown lane for cars to pull over. A lane for emergency vehicles only. A shared passing lane A shared left turn lane.

9. 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.

10. When driving in a construction zone: Expect the unexpected. Slightly increase your speed. Construction workers must yield to roadway users.

11. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

12. If your license is revoked or suspended because of a first time driving while intoxicated, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee of ____ dollars. 100 125 50 75

13. Highway and expressway guide signs are: Orange with black letters. Green with white letters. Yellow with black letters. Red with white letters.

14. You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. you should Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves. Get as close as possible to the other car. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through. Sound your horn to make the cars move up.

15. What effect does drinking alcohol and taking a prescription drug or over the counter medicine have The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol. The alcohol will help the medicine cure the cold. The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol No effect, they are different substances.

16. What is required of a vehicle operator in order to give authorities consent to an alcohol chemical test in south dakota? A vehicle operator must give a doctor's note to consent to an alcohol chemical test. A vehicle operator must give spoken permission to consent to an alcohol chemical test. None of the answers listed A vehicle operator must give written permission to consent to an alcohol chemical test. Any vehicle operator who drives on a public south dakota roadway automatically gives consent to authorities for an alcohol chemical test.

17. To avoid getting rear-ended by another vehicle in an emergency, you should: Turn your head and look over your shoulder. Check your rearview mirror often. Start braking early as a signal to the driver behind you. Drive with your left foot on the brake pedal at all times.

18. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.15% or more. Any amount. 0.08% or more.

19. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

20. You are driving in the middle lane on a 3 lane expressway. a car begins to pass you on the right. the actions of that driver are Wrong because pass to the left is a firm rule. Wrong because he's passing you in your blind spot. Ok as long as he does it on a limited access highway Ok if no signs forbid passing on the right.

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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.