South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When is it safe to stop halfway across an intersection? When there are no cars behind you. When there are no pedestrians present. Whenever the light is green When there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle.

2. You may drive in a bike lane: During rush hour traffic if bicycles are not present. No more than 200 feet before making right turn. Whenever bicycles are not present. Any time.

3. 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.

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. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

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

7. A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means: Do not pass. Reduce speed. Traffic light ahead

8. A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to Neither pedestrians nor drivers already in the circle. Drivers already in the circle. Both pedestrians and drivers already in the circle Pedestrians.

9. 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.

10. If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do not ____ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle. Go straight. Return to the passing lane. Increase your speed. Return to the lane.

11. You should not enter an intersection with limited space, knowing you will block the intersection: Unless you have the right-of-way. Under any circumstances. Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Unless there are no drivers behind you.

12. When you meet a truck coming from the opposite direction, keep as far as possible to the side to avoid A rear-end collision. A head-on collision. A sideswipe accident A direct hit.

13. What effect might alcohol and another drug have when combined in your blood Increase the effects of both. Have no effect on driving ability. Reduce the effects of the drug or medicine Reduce the effects of the alcohol.

14. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body? Cold shower. Strong coffee. Time.

15. Which of the following is not a pavement marking use? All listed answers are uses for pavement marking. Crosswalks and stop lines. Lines separating traffic To mark multiple lanes of traffic traveling the same direction.

16. If you have a sudden tire blow out: Pump the brakes. Use the brakes lightly. Apply the brakes firmly.

17. This diamond-shaped sign warns that

A slippery road is ahead-- drivers must go slow. A winding road is ahead-- drivers should follow the directions. There is a gravel road with sharp curves ahead-- drivers must proceed carefully There is a sharp curve near a hill-- vehicles must go slow.

18. You should use a turn-out lane when: You want to make a u-turn. Faster drivers want to pass you. You want to pass another driver. You want to park your vehicle on the road.

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

20. In which of these cases should you always check behind you? All listed answers are correct. When backing up. When changing lanes When slowing down. When driving downhill.

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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.