South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Driving faster than traffic and continually passing other cars: Helps get you to your destination much faster and safer. Increases your chances of an accident. Helps prevent traffic congestion. Is only allowed on a highway.

2. When driving, you should stay at least: 20 feet behind the vehicle in front of you. One car length for each 10 mph of speed behind the vehicle in front of you. Three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. Five seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

3. A yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles requires other drivers to Share the lane. Slow down their vehicles. Stop their vehicles. Pass quickly.

4. The best way to avoid a dangerous situation when driving is to: Know what is happening around your vehicle. Always keep your eyes focused ahead of your car. Turn off the radio.

5. Which of the following statements is true regarding lane markings on the road? Where there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic, you may pass if the solid line is on your side. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. A dashed yellow line between opposing lanes of traffic means that you may not cross the line Two solid lines between opposing lanes of traffic mean either side can pass.

6. You must not pass a vehicle on the right when You are driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic. Oncoming vehicles are not making a left turn. The vehicle ahead is going straight The vehicle ahead is making a right turn.

7. You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle by: Driving as near to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping. Moving into the right lane and driving slowly until it has passed. Stopping immediately, even if you are in an intersection. Accelerate to get out of the way of the emergency vehicle.

8. 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.

9. A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may Turn in that direction after slowing and checking traffic. Not turn in that direction until the light turns green. Turn in that direction after you come to a complete stop.

10. If there is another driver tailgating you, you should not Reduce your speed. Increase your speed. Move to the right lane Provide more space to allow them to pass.

11. Which of the following are factors that may hinder an operator's ability to see well or react in time to unexpected hazards? Snow, fog, and rain are factors. Darkness is a factor. Curves and hills are factors All of the answers listed. Parked vehicles are factors.

12. When approaching an intersection with a flashing red light: You must come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red. You must come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed. Reduce your speed, and proceed with caution.

13. Blocking an intersection during rush hour traffic is: Not permitted unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Not permitted under any circumstances. Not permitted unless you have the right-of-way. Permitted if you are riding a motorcycle.

14. A broken white line on the road represents A stop line at intersections. Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction An edge of the roadway.

15. 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.

16. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.15% or more. Any amount. 0.08% or more.

17. If you are approaching a railroad crossing with red flashing lights, you must: Stop and then proceed when safe. Stop only if you see a train coming. Slow down before crossing. Proceed without stopping if you cannot see the train coming.

18. When following another vehicle at night you should use: Your high beams. Your low beams. Parking lights.

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

20. Which of these is a safe driving technique Using your high beam lights in the fog. Starring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

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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.