South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. The best thing to do if you become tired or sleepy while driving is: Drink coffee. Get rest or change drivers. Open a window.

3. When you see this sign while driving, you must

Reduce the speed of your vehicle. Turn left and then right. Make a sharp turn. Increase the speed of your vehicle.

4. To avoid traction loss from hydroplaning, you should: Apply the brakes firmly. Drive at a constant speed. Slow down.

5. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: Low beam headlights. 4-way flashers. High beam headlights.

6. When you are driving slowly in the freeway fast lane, blocking traffic which wishes to pass, you should: Change lanes to the right when it is safe to do so. Only change lanes when there are five or more vehicles behind you. Not change lanes when you are driving the speed limit. Turn your emergency lights on to signal other vehicles that they need to use another lane.

7. When you park on a hill, with the vehicle heading down the hill: Turn your wheels away from the side of the road. Keep your wheels straight. Turn your wheels sharply towards the side of the road

8. At intersections with a 'yield' sign, you must: Yield to those vehicles only on your right. Slow down and proceed. Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.

9. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver. Motorcycles do not have signal lights. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules.

10. When you are behind a motorcycle, you should: Drive more slowly. Allow more following distance. Be ready to use the horn.

11. Which of the following should you do while stopping? All listed answers. Brake quickly just before stopping. Avoid stopping if possible Brake slowly ahead of time.

12. Seatbelts are not effective: When traveling faster than 40 mph. At slow speeds. In the city. Seat belts are always effective.

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

14. Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road? Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic mean either side can pass.

15. You may legally block an intersection: During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances. When you entered the intersection on the green light

16. 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.

17. A driver distraction is: Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving. Anything that causes evasive action while driving. Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

18. On a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, stay in the ____ lane, except to pass. Right. Middle. Left. Shoulder.

19. Which of the following are unable to get a south dakota license? A 15-year old. A person who owes $800 in back child support payments. All listed answers are correct A person whose privileges were suspended in another state. An immigrant on a work visa.

20. When should a bus back up? Not unless absolutely necessary. When a passenger requests it. When it misses it's stop When the driver feels like it.

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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.