South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. A steady yellow light means that a ____ light will soon appear. Flashing yellow. Steady green. Steady red. Flashing red.

2. When you are in a dedicated turn lane controlled by a green arrow, which of the following is true? All vehicles or pedestrians in the intersection must yield to you. All oncoming traffic is stopped by red lights. You may turn in the direction the arrow is pointing without checking traffic. All of the above.

3. When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay ____ and make the turn close to the right curb. As close to the right as possible. In the center lane. On the shoulder. As close to the left as possible.

4. To make a right turn start in the right-hand lane and end in: The left lane. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane available. The center lane.

5. Before you enter an intersection, you should look: Left, right, then left again. Left. Right.

6. 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.

7. ____line(s) mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. A broken white. Solid double yellow. One broken and one solid yellow. A broken yellow.

8. To avoid hydroplaning, you should: Apply the brakes as soon as the car starts to skid. Keep a constant speed. Slow down.

9. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. when the road is slippery you should: Avoid making fast turns and fast stops. Test your tires' traction while going uphill. Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle.

10. All work zone symbols or signs have An orange background and black letters. A blue background and white letters. A red background and white letters A yellow background and black letters.

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

12. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

13. Blind spots are: Areas of the road that cannot be seen even when looking into your mirrors. check over your shoulders to avoid hitting vehicles that are in your blind spots when you change lanes. Traffic control devices. Spots in your vision when you become fatigued

14. If you are a male between the ages of 18 and ____ you must register for the selective service. 21 22 24 25

15. When two vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, which vehicle must yield the right-of-way Either one. Vehicle on the left. Vehicle on the right. Neither one.

16. A child under the age of ____ needs to be in a child seat. 5 6 8 7

17. You may never park On a one-way street. At the entrance of a building. In a crosswalk Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

18. All the following are correct steps in entering an interstate highway except: Check over your shoulder for a gap in traffic. Come to a complete stop right at the end of the ramp. Maintain the same speed as highway traffic as you merge Signal as you prepare to merge.

19. When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ feet of a vehicle traveling in your direction. 300 400 200 100

20. You can identify aggressive drivers by: The number of passengers in their car. Erratic and improper lane changes. Their tendency to drive slow.

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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.