South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When can you drive using only your parking lights? 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. Under no circumstances. On foggy days when visibility is low. On rainy days when visibility is low.

2. To turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street, use: The lane closest to the left curb. Any lane as long as it is safe. The lane closest to the right curb. Any lane that is not occupied.

3. Alcohol is involved in about ____% of traffic crashes that involve fatalities. 10 20 30 40

4. 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.

5. When driving in the far right lane of a freeway, you: Must drive slower than other traffic. Should expect vehicles merging onto the road from freeway on-ramps. Must give the right-of-way to merging traffic. Must drive faster than other traffic.

6. When passing a truck or bus, which of the following is true? It is illegal to ever pass a truck or a bus. You should always pass on the right. You should give them extra space before cutting back into their lane You should go much faster while passing them due to their length.

7. If you experience slipping, skidding or hydroplaning while driving, you should: Slowly ease the gas pedal. Do not turn or stop quickly, turn slowly and only as needed. Gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed. All of the above.

8. After you have passed a car you should return to the right lane when you See the front bumper of the other car in your mirror. Have put your turn signal on. Have turned your headlights on See the other car's headlights come on.

9. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

10. When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is Not permitted in either direction. Permitted for heavy vehicles. Permitted in both directions Permitted in one direction.

11. Lap and shoulder belt combinations in your car are: Not effective at slow speeds. Usually safer than lap belts only. Required because they help prevent accidents. Most effective in busy traffic.

12. If the driver of an oncoming vehicle fails to dim the lights: Look straight ahead. Look toward the center of the roadway. Look toward the right side of the road.

13. 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.

14. When backing out of an angled parking space, you should always move slowly and: Look at your rearview mirror. Look over your right shoulder. Have someone outside of the vehicle direct you.

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. Which is true of large buses? All listed answers are correct. They are difficult to pass. They take longer to accelerate They take longer to stop. They have bigger blind spots.

17. If the road is slippery, you should keep a following distance that is: A normal distance from the car ahead. Closer to the car ahead than normal. Farther from the car ahead than normal.

18. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

19. If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock, should you ever turn off the ignition while it is moving? No, the steering wheel may lock and you can lose control of your vehicle. Yes, turning off the ignition will not affect the steering control. No, unless you want to coast downhill. Yes, but be prepared to skid if you step on the brakes too hard.

20. When you find double solid lines in your lane, you are Allowed to turn. Allowed to change lanes. Allowed to pass Not allowed to pass or change lanes.

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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.