South Dakota DMV Practice Test 4

Q: What topics does South Dakota DMV Practice Test 4 cover?

This test draws 10 questions from the South Dakota DMV handbook covering traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, safe driving practices, and speed limits. Questions are selected using a fixed seed so Practice Test 4 always presents the same set — making it easy to track your improvement over multiple attempts.

Q: What should I do if I fail the South Dakota DMV written test?

Ask the examiner which topic areas tripped you up — most offices will give a general breakdown. Then return to these practice tests and focus on questions in those categories. Read every explanation carefully, not just for questions you got completely wrong. Most people who fail once pass on their second attempt after a few days of targeted review.

Q: Can I take the South Dakota DMV written test in a language other than English?

Yes — most state DMVs offer the knowledge test in multiple languages including Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and others. Check the SD DMV website for the full list available at your local office. These practice tests are currently in English, but the questions and concepts are the same regardless of which language you choose for the real test.

Q: Do I need to read the entire South Dakota DMV handbook to pass?

You don't need to memorise it cover to cover, but reading it once — especially the chapters on traffic laws, right of way, and road signs — is strongly recommended. These practice tests are built directly from the handbook, so working through all 5 tests and reviewing each explanation effectively teaches you the highest-priority material without reading every page in detail.

Q: How do I pass the South Dakota DMV written test?

Work through all 5 free practice tests and read every explanation carefully — understanding the rule behind a correct answer is far more effective than memorising answers. Focus extra time on questions you miss. Consistently scoring above 85% across multiple tests is a strong indicator you're ready. Our premium question bank offers 395+ questions modelled directly on the SD DMV exam.

Question 1

Where are high beam headlights appropriate to use?

Accepted Answer

On unfamiliar roads or where there are no oncoming vehicles

Answer

Both of the above.

Answer

Whenever there may be pedestrians anywhere around.

Question 2

Truck blind spots are located:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

On both sides of the truck and directly behind it.

Answer

Directly behind the truck only.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Only when directed to do so by an official.

Answer

Whenever you need to pass another vehicle.

Answer

When the car in front of you is turning.

Answer

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

Question 4

Why is driving at night generally more hazardous than daytime driving?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see as far ahead at night.

Answer

The road is always more slippery at night.

Answer

Your reaction time is always slower at night.

Question 5

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Whenever it helps prevent a collision.

Answer

Never; always use your legal right-of-way.

Answer

Only when a police officer tells you to.

Answer

Often

Question 6

When a car with bright headlights approaches you at night, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Glance toward the right edge of your lane to avoid being blinded.

Answer

Stop until the other driver passes.

Answer

Flash your high beams at them.

Answer

Look directly at their headlights to judge distance.

Question 7

Who may legally use designated handicap parking spaces?

Accepted Answer

Only drivers with the appropriate license plate or hang tag.

Answer

Anyone if all other spaces are full.

Answer

People who feel unwell even without a placard.

Answer

Delivery drivers unloading packages temporarily.

Question 8

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.

Answer

Stay in the center lane.

Answer

Move to the lane on your left.

Answer

Slow to the minimum speed limit.

Question 9

When a bicyclist is making a left turn, which lane position may they legally use?

Accepted Answer

They may use the left lane when turning left.

Answer

They may cut through all lanes at once.

Answer

They must always wait on the side of the road.

Question 10

At a yield sign, what must drivers be prepared to do?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.

Answer

Yield only to vehicles on the right.

Answer

Slow but never stop.

Question 1 of 10

Where are high beam headlights appropriate to use?

About This South Dakota Practice Test

What topics does South Dakota DMV Practice Test 4 cover?

What should I do if I fail the South Dakota DMV written test?

Can I take the South Dakota DMV written test in a language other than English?

Do I need to read the entire South Dakota DMV handbook to pass?

How do I pass the South Dakota DMV written test?