South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

2. When merging with trucks or buses, it's safest to: Come to a complete stop and let the truck in first. Maintain your speed to throughout the merge when possible. Signal to the driver to see who can merge first Stay on the bumper of the car in front to make sure you enter in front of the truck or bus.

3. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: Drive at a constant speed to gain better traction. Apply the brakes firmly to prevent your vehicle from sliding. Slow down gradually by easing the gas, and not applying the brakes. Accelerate to gain better traction.

4. At a bodyweight of 160, the approximate number of drinks it takes before the driver reaches a 0.10 BAC is: 3 drinks. 4 drinks. 5 drinks 6 drinks. 7 drinks.

5. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must Not give any turn signal. Signal before passing through the intersection. Signal just before making a turn Signal just after you pass through the intersection.

6. If traffic prevents you from crossing all the way across a set of railroad tracks, you may proceed only when An approaching train is not moving fast enough to be a danger. There is room for your vehicle on the other side. At least one-half of your vehicle can cross the tracks. No trains are in sight.

7. At a yellow light, a vehicle already in the intersection should: Continue through the intersection at normal speed. Slow down. Stop immediately Stop and then back up.

8. If you see a vehicle in your lane, coming toward you head-on, what should you do? Veer as far to the right as you safely can. Slow down and sound your horn. Flash your headlights Do all of the above.

9. A driver may park in a space reserved for people with disabilities if the vehicle displays license plates for the disabled Regardless of who is in the vehicle. Only if the driver is disabled. And is carrying the disabled person named on the registration If someone in the driver's immediate family is disabled.

10. Which of the following is not a type of south dakota driver license? Class [a] license, combination vehicles. Class [z] license, ice cream trucks with roof mounted speakers. Motorcycle operator's license Class [c] license, small vehicles. Vehicle operator's license.

11. Generally speaking, you are in a large truck's blind spot if you: Drive close to the large truck's left front wheel. Cannot see the truck driver in the truck's side mirrors. Follow no closer than ten feet behind the large truck. All of the above.

12. 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.

13. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

14. 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

15. To avoid accidents, drivers should communicate with each other by: Signaling when changing lanes/direction, slowing down or stopping. Using their horns in emergencies and when really necessary. Using emergency flashers/flares/signs as needed. All of the above.

16. Collisions can happen more often when: One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic. All vehicles are traveling about the same speed

17. How should you best control your speed? All listed answers. Check the speedometer often. Do not worry too much about it Drive by feel.

18. If you experience slipping, skidding or hydroplaning while driving, you should: Slowly ease the gas pedal. Do not turn or stop quickly, turn slowly and only as needed. Gently pump disc brakes or use abs brakes as directed. All of the above.

19. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars. Two. 4 Six. Eight.

20. When driving in fog, it is best to drive with: Low beam headlights. 4-way flashers. High beam headlights.

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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.