South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When you want to make a right turn, your car must be Near the center of the street. Close to the left side of the street. Close to the right side of the street. Past the center of the intersection when you begin to turn.

2. What causes most rear-end accidents? Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Following other vehicles too closely. Failing to pay attention. Weaving in and out of traffic.

3. If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or carrying a white cane: Honk your horn to let them know you are there. You must yield the right-of-way to them. The pedestrian must yield the right-of-way.

4. If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first ____ before entering the intersection and then yield the right-of-way. Reduce your speed. Come to a complete stop. Increase your speed. Turn on your hazard lights.

5. The center of the roadway is marked with one solid yellow line and one broken yellow line. if the broken yellow line is on the right of the solid yellow line (your side) it means: You are in a 'passing zone' and it is safe to pass other vehicles if no oncoming traffic is present. You are only allowed to make right turns in this area. You are not allowed to pass in this area

6. A steady green light at an intersection means that you: Must slow down and prepare to stop. Must stop and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding. May drive through the intersection if the road is clear. May not turn right.

7. 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.

8. A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should Read the labels on the drug before driving. Drink alcohol instead. Continue to drive Drive only during daylight hours.

9. When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to Vehicles turning right. Oncoming traffic. Traffic behind Vehicles on the right.

10. Which of the following will help you avoid getting rear-ended? Signaling at least 100 feet before turning. Decreasing your following distance. Quickly pumping your brakes just before turning. Driving slower than other traffic.

11. If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply____until proper braking action has been restored. The brakes lightly several times. Heat on your brakes. More pressure on the gas pedal. More pressure on the steering.

12. You should not enter an intersection with limited space, knowing you will block the intersection: Unless you have the right-of-way. Under any circumstances. Unless some of the cross traffic can get around you. Unless there are no drivers behind you.

13. Look to the left and right before entering any intersection on a green light because: Other vehicles might enter the intersection against a red light. Once you are in the intersection, you must only look straight ahead. Cross traffic may have a green arrow. Pedestrians on the cross street have the right-of-way.

14. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing As long as an approaching train is not too close. If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate. If you first look carefully in both directions. Under no circumstances.

15. You drive along a street and hear a siren. you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. you should Keep driving until you see the vehicle. Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street. Slow down but don't stop until you see it. Speed up and turn at the next intersection.

16. If you have a green light, but the path ahead is blocked, you should: Enter the intersection and wait. Turn left and find another route. Stay out of the intersection until traffic clears.

17. A yellow dashed line on your side of the roadway only means: Passing is permitted on your side. Passing is prohibited on both sides. Passing is permitted on both sides.

18. As you enter into the roundabout you should slow down Yield to pedestrians and bicyclist crossing before entering the roundabout. Both. Yield to any car coming from your left in the roundabout.

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. Your license can be suspended if you are under 21 and drive with a blood alcohol level of: 0.15% or more. Any amount. 0.08% or more.

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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.