South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. It is night. a vehicle coming towards you has its high beams on which make it hard to see the road ahead, you should: Look ahead towards the right edge of your lane. Look straight ahead in your lane. Look ahead towards the left edge of your lane.

4. You should always travel: According to road and weather conditions. At the speed of vehicles in front of you. At the speed limit

5. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection: You have the right-of-way over pedestrians. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians. Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

6. A lighted red arrow means You may not increase the speed of the vehicle in the direction indicated by the arrow. You may proceed only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic. You may not proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow You may slowly proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.

7. In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going On the right. On the left. Only if the other driver signals it is safe Whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

8. A steady red arrow means You should prepare to stop and give the right-of-way to oncoming traffic before you turn. You can safely turn in the direction of the arrow. You must come to a full stop, and then proceed when it is safe to do so You must stop, and you cannot go in the direction of the arrow.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

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. When given a choice between two separate risks, one should allow more space for: Neither-- you should place yourself directly in between. The one to the left. The one moving fastest The one posing the greatest danger. The one to the right.

15. If you see a solid white line between lanes of traffic, you must Stop at the line. Not stay in your lane. Stay in your lane Make a right turn.

16. You must use ____ when the sun is shining brightly or when a line of cars following you could obscure your turn signal light. Hand signals. Parking signals. Stop signals. Emergency signals.

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. When driving a vehicle, unbalanced tires, and low tire pressure can cause Faster tire wear. Increased fuel economy. Decreased stopping distance All of these.

19. This sign warns that

No trucks are allowed at the sign. Only hov vehicles are allowed. Only trucks can park at the sign. Only trucks are allowed.

20. A vehicle that goes ____ mph or less should have a slow-moving vehicle decal on the back. 10 15 20 25

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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.