South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. What does a center lane with dashed yellow lines inside solid ones indicate? A breakdown lane for cars to pull over. A lane for emergency vehicles only. A shared passing lane A shared left turn lane.

2. If your gas pedal sticks, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Keep eyes on the road. Pull off the road when safe to do so Shift to neutral.

3. When should you use your high beam headlights? When you are following another vehicle or in heavy traffic. When you come within about a one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle. When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching.

4. Which of the following is considered to be a very dangerous condition for a driver? All listed answers are correct. Diabetes. Epilepsy Heart conditions.

5. Which of the following is not an effect on your senses when drinking alcohol and then operating a motor vehicle? None of the answers listed. Sharpness and clarity of body position is reduced. Sharpness and clarity of hearing is reduced Sharpness and clarity of eyesight is reduced. Sharpness and clarity of decision making is reduced.

6. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving? Concentrate on steering and seeing the road. Pump the accelerator and try to clear any obstruction. Shift to neutral, brake and stop off of the road, turn on flashers. All of the above.

7. On a wet road, you should reduce your normal speed by ____ mph. 10 15 5 20

8. What is the safest way to handle curves in the road? Accelerate as you approach the curve. Brake once in the curve. Signal before going around the curve Slow down as you approach the curve.

9. If you have antilock brakes, which of the following should you do to stop quickly? All listed answers. Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking them. Pump the brakes Push the brake pedal down as hard as you can.

10. You may continue carefully through a yellow light if: There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane. There are no pedestrians crossing. You are turning right. You are within the intersection.

11. 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.

12. If you encounter an aggressive driver you should: Challenge them. Speed up. Get out of their way.

13. When merging with traffic, you should: Be going faster than the flow of traffic. Be going slower than the flow of traffic. Be going the same speed as the flow of traffic Come to a complete stop on the ramp before proceeding.

14. Which of the following is used on some highways to direct drivers into the proper lanes for turning Flashing red lights. Flashing yellow lights. White lines on the side of the road. White arrows in the middle of the lanes.

15. As you approach the top of a hill, you should: Keep a steady speed. Speed up slightly. Prepare to stop if needed.

16. You should look to the sides especially at what times? All listed answers. When you are at a railroad crossing. When you are at an intersection When you are nearing a crosswalk.

17. What is the basic speed law? Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Never drive faster than the posted speed limits. Keep up with the flow of traffic. All of the above.

18. 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.

19. At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, if you can't get a good view of cross-street traffic when you stop behind the white top bar painted on the pavement, you should: Wait 5 seconds, then proceed. Sound your horn before proceeding. Put down your windows, listen for traffic, and then proceed. Pull forward slowly, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed when clear.

20. Sudden wind gusts on highways: Cause only visual problems because of dust and dirt blowing around. Can be a problem for all vehicles. Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

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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.