South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. What is the safest lane position on a multi-lane road? The center. The far left side. The far right side The side furthest from the nearest car.

3. Car drivers should never be alongside a motorcycle in the same lane even if the lane is wide and the cyclist is riding to one side, because Motorcyclists may misguide the car driver. Motorcycles do not have signal lights. Motorcycles need the full width of the lane Motorcyclists do not need to follow traffic rules.

4. When should a bus back up? Not unless absolutely necessary. When a passenger requests it. When it misses it's stop When the driver feels like it.

5. A person may ride in a pickup truck if the: Pickup truck has a seat bolted to the frame. Person is accompanied by an adult. Sides of the pickup truck are at least 24 inches high. Pickup truck is equipped with a restraint system and the person uses it.

6. What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic. Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway. Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible

7. 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.

8. Prior to entering a curve: Activate your turn signal. Reduce your speed. Brake hard.

9. Which of these statements is true about keeping children safe in vehicles? Babies should not ride in the front seat of vehicles. Children under one year and over 20 lbs should ride buckled up in the front seat. The back seat is generally not the safest place in the car for all children 12 years and younger. Child car seats are not required if you drive slowly.

10. If five or more vehicles are following you on a narrow two-lane road, you should: Continue driving because you have the right of way. Pull off the road when it is safe and let them pass. Move to the right side of your lane and drive slowly. Turn your emergency indicators on.

11. When waiting to make a left turn, you should give the right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction: Until at least two vehicles have passed. Until dangerously close cars have passed. Until all of the cars have passed. Until your traffic signal starts changing to red, then you have to make a turn even if there are vehicles in the intersection.

12. If you find yourself in a skid Stay off the brakes. Brake lightly. Brake abruptly.

13. What is a common factor in the traffic deaths of teenage drivers? Slow reflexes. Fear of taking risks. Lack of driving skill. Driving too slow.

14. When is it safe to pass another vehicle? Whenever signs and/or roadway markings permit passing other vehicles. When driving through an intersection and there are no oncoming vehicles. When entering a curve and there are no oncoming vehicles.

15. What are the colors of the warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as curves in the road or narrow bridges? Black letters or symbols on a white background. Black letters or symbols on a yellow background. White letters or symbols on a blue background White letters or symbols on a green background.

16. You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog At all times. Only is a crossing guard is present. Only when a guide dog is leading the person across the street.

17. 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.

18. Collisions can happen more often when: One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes. One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic. All vehicles are traveling about the same speed

19. Which of these statements is true about changing lanes Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blind spots. Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change. You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.

20. To know where traffic is behind you: Look out the back window. Frequently check your rearview mirror. Keep other vehicles out of your blind spots.

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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.