South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Drinking alcohol and driving is A minor traffic safety problem. A serious traffic safety problem. Safe if you only have a few drinks Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

2. If a traffic signal is not functioning properly, the vehicle facing a red or unlighted signal shall behave how? As if it were a stop sign. As if it were a yellow signal. None of the listed answers As if it were a yield sign.

3. 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.

4. When you hear a siren or see a vehicle approaching with flashing lights: Move into the right lane and drive slowly until the vehicle has passed. Maintain speed and stay in your lane until the vehicle has passed. Pull over to the curb or edge of the road and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

5. If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle As far away from traffic as possible. As far away from the curb as possible. As close to the center of the road as possible. As far away from the yellow line as possible.

6. If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, you should Ease your foot off the brake pedal. Ease your foot off the gas pedal. Change gears. Apply hand brakes.

7. If you damage a vehicle that is unattended, which of the following should you not do? Call law enforcement. Drive away promptly. Leave your contact information Wait for law enforcement.

8. When making a right turn on a green light, you must: Maintain normal driving speed. Stop and look for oncoming traffic. Yield to pedestrians. Increase your normal driving speed.

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

10. Which of these is a safe driving practice? Checking your rearview mirrors frequently. Staring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Using your high-beam lights in the fog. Tailgating.

11. If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should: Move to the lane on your left. Move to the lane on your right. Stay in the center lane.

12. The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors? Perception distance. Braking distance. Reaction distance. All of the above.

13. Which of these is true about other drivers? Drivers always obey traffic signs and signals. Drivers using turn signals always turn in the direction indicated. Never assume other drivers will give you the right-of-way. Drivers operating larger vehicles are safer drivers.

14. Which way do you turn your front wheels to park downhill next to a curb? Into the curb. Away from the curb. Parallel to the curb. Any way is fine.

15. If you are parked parallel to the curb, you may get out of the car on the traffic side During the daytime when other drivers can see you. When the traffic light at the closest intersection turns red. When you won't interfere with oncoming vehicles If you use your 4-way flasher first.

16. The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for Parking only. U-turns only. Stopping only Emergency use only.

17. When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on high beam because: The light will reflect back into your eyes. Vehicles behind you may follow too closely. Approaching vehicles might not see you

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. You may never park On a one-way street. At the entrance of a building. In a crosswalk Within 50 feet of a fire hydrant.

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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.