South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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

2. When merging onto a freeway, you should be driving: As slow and careful as possible. At the legal freeway speed limit. Slower than the freeway traffic. At or near the same speed as the freeway traffic.

3. Before driving into an intersection after a stop, you should look: Straight ahead and to the left. Left and right only. Left, right and ahead. Straight ahead and to the right.

4. Which of the following factors affect an individual's absorption of alcohol: Height. Race. Weight.

5. Teenage drivers are more likely to be involved in a crash when: They are driving with their peer as a passenger. They are driving with adult passengers. They are driving with teenage passengers. They are driving without any passengers.

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

7. If there is a railroad crossing ahead and a mechanical signal warns you of an approaching train, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Slow down before crossing. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down, honk your horn and proceed through the crossing.

8. Sudden wind gusts on highways: Cause only visual problems because of dust and dirt blowing around. Can be a problem for all vehicles. Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

9. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

10. You should take breaks while driving approximately every ____ hours 1 2 3 4

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

12. When leaving alleys or driveways: Stop before driving onto the sidewalk to sidewalk area. Drivers should increase speed to get into the flow of traffic safely. Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk area

13. Which of the following is the recommended procedure to recover from loss of tire traction, a skid, when the rear of the vehicle wants to sway out of the direction of travel? Turn the steering wheel in the direction of travel you want the vehicle to go, and continue to steer in this manner, correcting the rear end sway while staying off the brake and accelerator. Honk the vehicle's horn to make other vehicle operators aware of your skid. Press down sharply on the brake pedal to try and stop the vehicle as quickly as possible Press down sharply on the accelerator pedal to turn the car 180 degrees. Let go of the steering wheel and let the vehicle correct itself.

14. Which of the following is not appropriate assistance for someone injured in an accident? Calling the police to report their injury. Giving them a glass of water. Moving them when they are in danger of being hit by traffic Covering them with a blanket.

15. When you come to an intersection and try to make a move, you must follow the ____ before you pull out. Left and right rule. Left, left, and right rule. Left, right, and left rule. Right, left, and right rule.

16. The driver of the car being passed must ____ until the pass is complete. Move to the left. Increase speed. Not increase speed. Stop.

17. When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane You must yield the right of way at corners only. You must always yield the right-of-way. You must tell them where to cross the street.

18. Should your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should: Wait until it is safe to do so, then turn gradually back onto the roadway. Stop. Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

19. Which is true of the spot directly behind a truck or bus? They are more dangerous, because the truck or bus driver will be completely unable to see you. They are safer because the vehicles have special sensors that detect your vehicle. They are safer because of the extra braking time you will have compared to following a car Your car will use less fuel due to the lack of air resistance.

20. 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.

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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.