South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

2. Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's: Judgment and physical coordination. Knowledge. Right-of-way privileges.

3. Which of the following describes the thinking of a defensive driver? Considers what other drivers might do and is prepared. Knows the other driver will do the right thing. Expects no breaks and gives none.

4. If your vehicle gas pedal sticks, you should: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes. Apply the parking brake immediately. Pull up the pedal with your toe. Pump your brakes quickly.

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

6. Which is true of large buses? All listed answers are correct. They are difficult to pass. They take longer to accelerate They take longer to stop. They have bigger blind spots.

7. If there is an emergency vehicle with its lights flashing directly behind you when you are in heavy traffic, you should Continue moving in the same lane and let the emergency vehicle change lanes. Increase your vehicle speed and let the emergency vehicle pass you. Keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way Stop your vehicle immediately in the lane.

8. Which of the following is true of starting a car? A car with automatic transmission should be in neutral. A car with automatic transmission should be in reverse. The parking brake should be on A car with manual transmission should be in first gear.

9. Orange construction signs warn you: Of workers and road equipment ahead. That there are driver services ahead. Of an accident ahead. That you will have to come to a complete stop shortly.

10. What is required of a vehicle operator in order to give authorities consent to an alcohol chemical test in south dakota? A vehicle operator must give a doctor's note to consent to an alcohol chemical test. A vehicle operator must give spoken permission to consent to an alcohol chemical test. None of the answers listed A vehicle operator must give written permission to consent to an alcohol chemical test. Any vehicle operator who drives on a public south dakota roadway automatically gives consent to authorities for an alcohol chemical test.

11. Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way.

12. The golden rule of driving is to: Drive aggressively. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Ignore other drivers on the roadway.

13. Which is true of the spot directly behind a truck or bus? They are more dangerous, because the truck or bus driver will be completely unable to see you. They are safer because the vehicles have special sensors that detect your vehicle. They are safer because of the extra braking time you will have compared to following a car Your car will use less fuel due to the lack of air resistance.

14. 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.

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

16. When a yellow arrow appears as you wait in a dedicated right turn lane, you should: Be prepared to obey the next signal that appear. Check for pedestrians and then turn with caution. Stop and do not make the turn under any circumstances. Accelerate to complete the turn quicker.

17. If a driver extends his/her left arm horizontally out of an open window while driving on a road, this indicates that the driver is going to Make a left turn. Stop the vehicle. Make a right turn Make a u-turn.

18. Which of the following will help rid your body of alcohol? A cold shower. Vigorous exercise. All listed answers are correct Caffeine. Time.

19. Should your wheels drop off the roadway or pavement edge, you should: Wait until it is safe to do so, then turn gradually back onto the roadway. Stop. Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

20. When passing a truck or bus, which of the following is true? It is illegal to ever pass a truck or a bus. You should always pass on the right. You should give them extra space before cutting back into their lane You should go much faster while passing them due to their length.

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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.