South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following statements is not correct? Never move beside a motorcycle in the same lane. Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles When driving around bicycles, increase your following distance.

2. Streets and highways are most slippery: Just after it starts to rain. When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry

3. Before turning left, the right-of-way should be given to oncoming cars: Until most cars have passed. That are more than 500 ft away. Unless they are turning right. Until it is safe to turn.

4. Which of the following are unable to get a south dakota license? A 15-year old. A person who owes $800 in back child support payments. All listed answers are correct A person whose privileges were suspended in another state. An immigrant on a work visa.

5. Reference markers are mile markers placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the roadway. they convey information to drivers about The condition of the interstate. Their location on the interstate for navigation and emergency situations. Oncoming expressways The posted speed limits on the road.

6. The blind spots where trucks will not be able to see you are: Directly behind the body. Both the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the body. The immediate left of the cab.

7. Which of the following makes driving more dangerous? All listed answers are correct. Driving at night. Reading a map Using a hands-free cell phone or cb radio.

8. What are the colors of a sign which tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway? Yellow with black letters. Black with white letters. Red with white letters Green with white letters.

9. You are driving in the far right lane of a 4 lane freeway and notice thick broken white lines on the left side of your lane. you are driving in The carpool lane and must merge into the next lane. An exit lane. A special lane for slow moving vehicles.

10. Seatbelts properly worn will: Prevent accidents. Reduce the risk of injury. Keep you from moving your body. Increase the risk of injury.

11. Highway and expressway guide signs are: Orange with black letters. Green with white letters. Yellow with black letters. Red with white letters.

12. To enter a gap in a highway traffic: Check behind, then watch the vehicle ahead. Speed up and let vehicles make way. Watch only the vehicles behind the gap.

13. You drive defensively when you: Always put one car length between you and the car ahead. Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards. Look only at the car in front of you while driving

14. 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.

15. Which of the following does not happen after drinking Your reflexes and reaction time slow down. Your judgement of speed and distance is distorted. You are less alert You calm down so you can concentrate.

16. This sign cautions that

A slow-moving zone is ahead. A one-way road is ahead. A slippery road is ahead. A winding road is ahead.

17. 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.

18. Sign and lane markings that say 'no passing zone' tell you: That it is not safe to pass. Speed up slightly. Keep a steady speed.

19. When you see this sign while driving, you must

Reduce the speed of your vehicle. Turn left and then right. Make a sharp turn. Increase the speed of your vehicle.

20. If you experience a tire blowout Slow down gradually and use brakes lightly. Apply the brakes firmly. Tap or pump the brakes.

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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.