South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there is no traffic control signal, you should Yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. Warn the pedestrian and proceed with caution. Turn on your emergency lights and proceed with caution. Proceed slowly, because there is no traffic control signal.

2. Vehicles stopped behind a school bus when the red lights are flashing must remain stopped until: All students are off the bus. The stop arm is retracted. The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

3. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended? Signaling at least 100 feet before turning. Decreasing your following distance. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning. Driving slower than other traffic.

4. If your engine dies while driving, which should you do? All listed answers. Pull off the roadway. Steer as best you can Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel.

5. The basic color for various traffic control devices used in construction and maintenance work areas is: Yellow. Orange. Red.

6. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, before driving a car you should: Play the radio loud so you won't think about it. Take a few minutes to cool off. Drive on the interstate so you can let off steam

7. Excessive speed: Increases the likelihood of serious bodily injuries and death. Saves time so you can get to your destination more quickly. Helps you to maneuver around obstacles.

8. When you merge with traffic, you should attempt to enter by ____. Going the same speed as traffic. None of the listed answers. Speeding faster than traffic ahead You should never try to merge.

9. You are driving on a two-way street and want to turn left at the corner. give the right-of-way to: Pedestrians on a sidewalk waiting for a walk signal. Vehicles stopped at the red light. Any vehicle coming towards you.

10. On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as Stop lines. Right-edge lines. Left-edge lines Center lines.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Which of the following should you do if your brakes stop working? All listed answers. Downshift to lower gears. Use the parking brake Pump the brake pedal several times.

14. What should you do if a tire blows out while you are driving? Hold your steering wheel tightly. Slowly release the gas pedal, if you must brake, do so gently. Bring the vehicle to a stop off the road, and change tire. All of the above.

15. Which of the following is not an effect on your senses when drinking alcohol and then operating a motor vehicle? None of the answers listed. Sharpness and clarity of body position is reduced. Sharpness and clarity of hearing is reduced Sharpness and clarity of eyesight is reduced. Sharpness and clarity of decision making is reduced.

16. A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: Passing is permitted on your side. Passing is prohibited on both sides. Passing is permitted on both sides.

17. A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles In both directions may pass. Next to the solid line may pass. Next to the broken line may pass.

18. You may legally block an intersection: During rush hour traffic. Under no circumstances. When you entered the intersection on the green light

19. This pentagon-shaped sign indicates

A bus stop ahead. A school zone. A hospital ahead. A pedestrian crossing ahead.

20. 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.

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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.