South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line When to do so would interfere with traffic. When turning left into a driveway. When the car in front is disabled. When passing to the right on a one-way street.

3. When driving in fog, heavy rain or snow, use: High beams. Low beams. Driving lights only.

4. Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ____ lines. Yellow. White. Red. Black.

5. Which of the following should you do if someone is injured at a crash scene? Check for anyone who is unconscious and check those individuals for breathing. Give them something to drink. Move them from their vehicle Help those who are walking and talking.

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

7. Which of the following is not a recommended procedure when encountering a headlight failure? If headlights fail, turn on hazard flashers, turn signals, or fog lamps. All of the answers listed. Switch the headlights on and off a few times to try and correct the issue Pull of the roadway safely and as soon as possible. Keep driving until the destination is reached.

8. 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.

9. If you skid while hydroplaning, you should Push down on the gas pedal. Switch off the engine. Press the brake pedal hard Release the accelerator.

10. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the Vehicle in front of you moves to the right to let you pass. Yellow line next to the other side of the road is broken. Yellow line next to your side of the road is broken.

11. At an intersection of two-way streets, after coming to a full stop at a red traffic light, a driver may: Drive straight ahead if the way is clear. Turn left if the way is clear, unless posted. Turn right if the way is clear, unless posted. All of the above.

12. If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause: Squealing brakes. Vehicle control problems. Play in the steering.

13. As the percentage of alcohol (bac) in your blood increases, you become: More intoxicated. More sober. More coordinated.

14. When driving near road construction zones, you should Pass the construction zone carefully and avoid rubbernecking. Step on your brakes just before you pass the construction zone. Slow down to watch the construction as you pass. Honk your horn to warn the workers that you are approaching.

15. Large electronic flashing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to Divert drivers into work zones. Guide drivers into certain traffic lanes. Stop speeding drivers Guide drivers into certain parking zones.

16. Which of the following statements is true about driving on highways? Slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the left lane. Fast-moving vehicles must enter the highway through the deceleration lane. Fast-moving vehicles should overtake slower vehicles from the right Slow-moving vehicles should use the left lane, and fast-moving vehicles should use the right lane.

17. 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.

18. Driving under the influence of any drug that makes you drive unsafely is permitted: If it is not an illegal drug. If it is a prescription drug. Under no circumstances. As long as you drive slowly.

19. 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.

20. Which of the following contributes to improved traffic flow? Lowering the speed limit on major freeways. Not slowing down to look at an accident scene. Using your car instead of public transportation. Raising the speed limit on major freeways.

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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.