South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Large trucks turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction: Often have to use part of the left lane to complete the turn. Must stay in the right lane at all times. May complete their turn in either the right or the left lane. Always have the right-of-way.

2. Alcohol is involved in about ____% of traffic crashes that involve fatalities. 10 20 30 40

3. This cross zone sign with flashing lights means that

The crossing is allowed. Watch and proceed slowly. A train is coming. A train has passed.

4. Motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds are not easy to see-- therefore, you should: Make constant visual checks. Slow down when driving. Share a lane with motorcycles.

5. If your license is revoked or suspended because of a first time driving while intoxicated, you will have to pay a reinstatement fee of ____ dollars. 100 125 50 75

6. You are entering a freeway. you should check traffic on the freeway by: Using the inside mirror. Using both the inside and outside mirrors. Using the side mirror and looking over your shoulder.

7. When there are two solid yellow lines in the center, passing is Not permitted in either direction. Permitted for heavy vehicles. Permitted in both directions Permitted in one direction.

8. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

9. Where should you start making a u-turn when driving on a divided street with multiple lanes in your direction? On the shoulder. In the left lane. In the median. Any of the above.

10. 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.

11. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice? Aggressive driving. Distracted driving. Defensive driving. Tailgating.

12. Before changing lanes or attempting to pass another vehicle, you should: Check your blind spots, mirrors, and look over shoulder toward the rear. Signal your intention before changing lanes. All of the above

13. When merging with traffic, you need a gap of about ____ seconds 2 3 4 5

14. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space.

15. 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.

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

17. The first rule of a safe and legal turn is To cut corners while turning. To increase the speed. To reduce the speed To move into the proper lane well before the turn.

18. Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone? Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal. A bridge or overpass or in a tunnel or underpass. A crosswalk or sidewalk. The curb or edge of a public road.

19. Which of the following is true regarding safety belts? They need to be worn only when driving at high speed. They keep you from being thrown clear to safety, which lowers your chances of surviving accidents. Most likely you will drown if your seatbelt is on when your car goes into a lake or river. They increase your chances of survival in most types of accidents.

20. What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Possible imprisonment. A mandatory fine. Driver license revocation All of these choices.

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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.