South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of the following right-of-way rules is not true? Drivers must yield the right-of-way at all times to pedestrians who are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. You must obey signals given by a law enforcement officer even if the officer's signals contradict the traffic signals. At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign, or oncoming traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the left Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have the absolute right-of-way.

2. On an undivided highway when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren and/or flashing lights on, you should: Speed up to clear traffic. Drive slowly until it has passed. Pull to the right and stop

3. When making right turns, drivers must avoid ____ before initiating the turn. Using the mirrors. Using seat belts. Using signals. Swinging wide to the left.

4. If you find yourself in a skid Stay off the brakes. Brake lightly. Brake abruptly.

5. This sign means that

Bicyclists should move only in the lane where the sign is posted. Bicyclists should not use this lane. A bikeway crosses the roadway ahead A no-passing zone for bicyclists is ahead.

6. Streets and highways are most slippery: Just after it starts to rain. When it has been raining hard for several hours. When they are clean and dry

7. Before backing up your vehicle, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look ____ while backing. To the rear. To the front. To the sides. Into the side mirrors.

8. Which of the following statements is not correct? Never move beside a motorcycle in the same lane. Bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as other vehicles When driving around bicycles, increase your following distance.

9. Which of these is a safe driving technique Using your high beam lights in the fog. Starring at the road ahead of your vehicle. Checking your rearview mirrors frequently.

10. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: Blood alcohol concentration (bac). Rate of alcohol consumption (rac). Implied consent (ic).

11. This sign warns that

No trucks are allowed at the sign. Only hov vehicles are allowed. Only trucks can park at the sign. Only trucks are allowed.

12. Which of the following should you do to help prevent a vehicle emergency? All listed answers. Follow a recommended maintenance schedule. Avoid ignoring warning signs of bigger failures Review the owner's manual regularly.

13. You must stop at the intersection ahead. just before the intersection, you have to cross railroad tracks. you should stop before you cross the railroad tracks when: The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic. You transport two or more children in a passenger vehicle. You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks

14. You may cross a double, yellow line to pass another vehicle, if the yellow line next to: The other side of the road is a broken line. The other side of the road is a solid line. Your side of the road is a broken line

15. Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto a freeway with heavy traffic. if it is absolutely necessary, you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap. Reverse and exit the highway through the entrance ramp. Drive onto a freeway shoulder until a gap appears. Stop before merging with freeway traffic.

16. Which of the following would best improve traffic flow? Using public transportation. Eliminating the space cushion. Raising the speed limit. Banning cyclists from the road.

17. Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives. Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines. All of the above

18. If you are being tailgated, which of the following should you do? All listed answers are correct. Drive faster to get away from the tailgater. Move to the right lane if possible Slow down quickly to discourage them.

19. You should take breaks while driving approximately every ____ hours 1 2 3 4

20. If you have trouble seeing other vehicles because of dust or smoke blowing across the roadway, you should drive slower and turn on your: Headlights. Parking lights. Emergency flashers.

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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.