South Dakota DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

If a child is about to run into the street, what should you do immediately?

Accepted Answer

Sound a sharp blast of your horn to warn them.

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Begin to prepare to slow down in stages.

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Flash your headlights to get attention.

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Drive past slowly so as not to startle the child.

Question 2

What is a common effect of continuous hard braking on icy or snowy roads?

Accepted Answer

It often locks the front wheels

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It increases tire traction on ice.

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It helps you stop faster in slippery conditions.

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It keeps your brakes from freezing.

Question 3

In heavy fog, what lighting should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low beam headlights.

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High beam headlights.

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Emergency flashers only.

Question 4

If your vehicle is struck from the rear, which action should you avoid?

Accepted Answer

Letting go of the steering wheel.

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Pressing your head against the headrest.

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Be ready to apply brakes and keep a firm grip on the wheel.

Question 5

When driving near a large commercial vehicle, what is a safe practice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid driving alongside it for long stretches because of its large blind spots.

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Follow closely to reduce wind drag.

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Drive on its right side when on curves and hills.

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Pass safely and promptly rather than lingering beside the truck.

Question 6

How many alcoholic drinks are enough to impair your driving ability?

Accepted Answer

One drink can affect your driving.

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Three drinks are needed to affect you.

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Two drinks are required before impairment.

Question 7

If you are continuously being passed on both sides while driving in the center lane of an expressway, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move to the lane on your right.

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Stay in the center lane.

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Move to the lane on your left.

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Slow to the minimum speed limit.

Question 8

When you see pedestrians near the roadway, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and pass with caution.

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Sound your horn and maintain speed.

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Speed up to clear the area quickly.

Question 9

Accumulating how many points on your license within 12 months can result in suspension in South Dakota?

Accepted Answer

Fifteen points.

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Ten points.

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Eight points.

Question 10

When backing up a vehicle, what is the correct practice?

Accepted Answer

Look through the rear window while backing up.

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Use your side mirrors only.

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Rely only on your rearview mirror.

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Press the accelerator as needed to move quickly.

Question 11

What do double solid yellow lane markings mean?

Accepted Answer

Neither direction may pass.

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The lane to the right may pass.

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Both directions may pass when clear.

Question 12

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags, what should you still do?

Accepted Answer

Always wear your seat belt.

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Rely on the airbag and skip the belt.

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Wear the seat belt behind your back.

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Disable the airbag to avoid injury.

Question 13

When should you adjust your rearview and side mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Before you begin driving.

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After you start moving the vehicle.

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Only when you need them while driving.

Question 14

When are you allowed to drive on the shoulder of the road?

Accepted Answer

Only when directed to do so by an official.

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Whenever you need to pass another vehicle.

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When the car in front of you is turning.

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When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.

Question 15

Truck blind spots are located:

Accepted Answer

On the immediate left of the cab and directly behind the truck.

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On both sides of the truck and directly behind it.

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Directly behind the truck only.

Question 16

If your wheels drop off the pavement edge, what is the correct way to re-enter the roadway?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, keep control, and gently steer back onto the pavement when it is safe.

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Stop and wait for help.

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Turn back onto the roadway immediately.

Question 17

When a school bus has red flashing lights, when may vehicles proceed?

Accepted Answer

Only after the bus's red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

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As soon as all students are off the bus.

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When the stop arm is retracted but the bus remains stopped.

Question 18

What is the purpose of broken yellow lines on streets and highways?

Accepted Answer

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions and allow passing.

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Indicate no passing zones.

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Separate lanes moving in the same direction.

Question 19

Who may legally use designated handicap parking spaces?

Accepted Answer

Only drivers with the appropriate license plate or hang tag.

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Anyone if all other spaces are full.

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People who feel unwell even without a placard.

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Delivery drivers unloading packages temporarily.

Question 20

Why is using a cell phone while driving a distraction?

Accepted Answer

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

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It causes the driver to worry about call costs.

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It draws other drivers’ attention away from the road.

Question 1 of 20

If a child is about to run into the street, what should you do immediately?