South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. 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.

2. If you damage a vehicle that is unattended, which of the following should you not do? Call law enforcement. Drive away promptly. Leave your contact information Wait for law enforcement.

3. When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always Change lanes. Keep right. Keep left Increase your speed.

4. You may not cross a single broken white (or yellow) line When to do so would interfere with traffic. When turning left into a driveway. When the car in front is disabled. When passing to the right on a one-way street.

5. When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should Look in the rear-view mirror. Look over your shoulder. Indicate your intention by signaling Do all of the above.

6. When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to All traffic to the right of your vehicle. All traffic coming from the same direction. All traffic behind your vehicle All traffic coming from the opposite direction.

7. You should scan ____ seconds ahead of your vehicle. 10 20 5 7

8. 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.

9. Most serious accidents happen at what time of day? Morning. Afternoon. Twilight-darkness. Serious accidents happen at about the same rate throughout the day.

10. When passing a truck or bus, which of the following is true? It is illegal to ever pass a truck or a bus. You should always pass on the right. You should give them extra space before cutting back into their lane You should go much faster while passing them due to their length.

11. You may retake your driver's exam up to ____ times in a six-month period before having to repay the testing fee to be able take a subsequent driving exam. 1 2 3 4

12. What is the biggest danger of consistently going faster than traffic? The chance of inciting 'road rage' in another driver. The danger of getting pulled over for speeding. The excessive use of gas The increased chances of a crash caused by continual passing.

13. Before you change lanes, you should: Be sure no one is behind you in your lane. Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder. Never look over your right shoulder. Only check your side mirrors.

14. If you become angry or upset, you should: Control your emotions while driving. Park the car and cool down before driving on. Speed up so you can reach your final destination faster. Choose any of the above options.

15. 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.

16. In which case are high beams appropriate? In heavy fog. In heavy rain or snow. When the only car nearby is an oncoming one 1000 feet away When following a vehicle at night.

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

18. What is the shared center lane with outer solid yellow and dashed yellow inner lines on south dakota roadways intended for? None of the answers listed. The shared center lane is available to both directions of travel for making left turns. The shared center lane is for west-bound traffic performing a u-turn The shared center lane is a carpool only lane. The shared center lane is for south-bound traffic turning right.

19. At a completely unmarked intersection, when two cars arrive simultaneously, who has the right of way? The car on the right of the other. The car to the left of the other. The drivers must use hand signals to determine who may go first The heavier of the two vehicles.

20. You are preparing to exit an expressway. when should you start reducing speed? About halfway through the deceleration lane. As you approach the deceleration lane. Immediately upon entering the deceleration lane.

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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.