South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. When you see a truck with smoke coming from its brakes, which of the following is an appropriate reaction? Find a runaway truck ramp and park next to it to alert the driver to its presence. Get behind it and as far away from it as possible. Honk the horn and wave to the driver to alert him Pull in front of it to increase drag and help it slow down.

2. If you always let other drivers go ahead of you at intersections, you are most likely: Improving traffic flow. Causing traffic delays. Effectively using defensive driving techniques.

3. If a tire suddenly goes flat, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Hold the wheel tightly to stay going straight. Find a safe place to pull off the road Slow down gradually.

4. If an oncoming vehicle has started to turn left in front of you: Maintain your speed and take your right-of-way. Slow or stop your car to prevent an accident. Honk your horn to warn the other driver and maintain your speed. Accelerate so you can clear the dangerous area quicker.

5. The pavement markings in this image indicate that

Drivers must make a detour. Passing is allowed. Passing is not allowed Drivers must make a turn.

6. Which of the following statements is not true regarding the use of headlights? Low beams are used when traveling in fog, rain, or snow. High beams are used when traveling behind other vehicles. High beams are used for open country driving when there is no traffic in sight Low beams are used in city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.

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

8. Which of the following is not an option when trying to avoid a vehicle collision? All of the answers listed. Increasing vehicle speed. Stopping the vehicle Letting the vehicle decide. Turning the vehicle.

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

10. 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.

11. A blood alcohol of .02 Will double your chances of having an accident. Won't have any effect on your driving. Won't affect your driving that much.

12. What is one of the biggest mistakes a vehicle operator can make when encountering a large truck or bus? Making sure the driver can see your vehicle in their side view mirrors. Passing, or cutting in too soon and slowing down in front of a large truck or bus. None of the answers listed Not following too closely or tailgating. Passing behind a large truck or bus with enough room to avoid the 'no-zone.'.

13. Which of the following can affect your ability to drive safely? A few drinks. All listed answers. An over-the-counter medicine An illegal drug.

14. Which of the following is not a proper step for parallel parking? Back up quickly, turning your steering wheel to the left to aim the back of your vehicle toward the front of the vehicle behind you. Put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. As the front of your vehicle clears the back of the vehicle in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of your vehicle almost touches the vehicle behind you Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the vehicle in the parking space.

15. You must not pass a vehicle on the right when You are driving on a one-way road with two lanes of traffic. Oncoming vehicles are not making a left turn. The vehicle ahead is going straight The vehicle ahead is making a right turn.

16. If you are driving faster than other traffic on a freeway, you must use The right-hand lane. Any lane. The middle or left-hand lane The shoulder.

17. When you look ahead while driving, it is best to: Look beyond the car ahead of you. Look only at the back of the car ahead of you. Focus on the right side of your lane. Focus on the left side of your lane.

18. If you rear-ended a car, you were probably: Looking in your rearview mirror too often. Weaving in and out of traffic. Following too closely. Driving too slow.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.