South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: You have the right-of-way over pedestrians. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

2. Sign and lane markings that say 'no passing zone' tell you: That it is not safe to pass. Speed up slightly. Keep a steady speed.

3. You must not pass a vehicle on the right when You are driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic. Oncoming vehicles are not making a left turn. The vehicle ahead is going straight The vehicle ahead is making a right turn.

4. ____ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways. Roundabouts. Turnpikes. Exit ramps. Acceleration lanes.

5. This sign warns that

No trucks are allowed at the sign. Only hov vehicles are allowed. Only trucks can park at the sign. Only trucks are allowed.

6. You may cross solid yellow lines: To pass traffic moving in the same direction. During daylight hours only. At any time. When making turns.

7. Stopping distances and severity of crashes Decrease as vehicle speed increases. Increase as vehicle speed increases. Are not affected by vehicle speed.

8. Alcohol reaches your brain in as little as ____ minutes. 20 30 40 60

9. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

10. Stopping on the pavement or shoulder while driving is permitted only To make a right turn. To pick up or let off passengers. In an emergency or when your car is unable to go any farther To make a left turn.

11. If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first ____ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way. Reduce your speed. Come to a complete stop. Increase your speed. Turn on your hazard lights.

12. The road edge on the right side is marked by a ____ line. Broken white. Solid yellow. Solid white. Broken yellow.

13. Adjust your rearview and side mirrors: Before you get into the car. Before you start driving. Whenever you need to use them.

14. 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.

15. Why should drivers and passengers adjust seat headrests in motor vehicles? It helps people relax, relieving the stress of driving. It helps people avoid and reduce the severity of neck injuries. It lets people maintain their hair styles. Tired people can prop up their heads, helping them stay alert.

16. 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.

17. If there are no reduced speed limits posted at work zones, drivers should Drive at a speed equal to 45 mph. Obey the normal posted speed limit. Drive at a speed of less than 50 mph Drive at a speed of greater than 70 mph.

18. What is the shared center lane with outer solid yellow and dashed yellow inner lines on south dakota roadways intended for? None of the answers listed. The shared center lane is available to both directions of travel for making left turns. The shared center lane is for west-bound traffic performing a u-turn The shared center lane is a carpool only lane. The shared center lane is for south-bound traffic turning right.

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

20. 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.

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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.