South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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1. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be: Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel. On opposite sides of the steering wheel. On the top and bottom of the wheel.

2. Which of the following can be considered a legal parking zone? Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or traffic signal. A bridge or overpass or in a tunnel or underpass. A crosswalk or sidewalk. The curb or edge of a public road.

3. 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.

4. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol Decreases blood alcohol content. Cancels the effect of the alcohol. Has no effect on blood alcohol content Increases blood alcohol content.

5. To get a drivers license without restrictions you can have vision no worse than 20/____ in either eye. 30 40 60 50

6. When should you use your high beam headlights? When you are following another vehicle or in heavy traffic. When you come within about a one-block distance of an oncoming vehicle. When there are no oncoming vehicles approaching.

7. If you are a male between the ages of 18 and ____ you must register for the selective service. 21 22 24 25

8. When turning from a 2 lane roadway, which of the following should you do? All listed answers. Slow down early. Take the turn at a high speed Tap your brakes to reduce your speed quickly.

9. Flash floods can cause vehicles to float and fill with water, trapping and drowning people. while especially dangerous at night and in deep water, even ____ inches of water can float some small cars. Two. 4 Six. Eight.

10. A rectangular-shaped sign is: School crossing sign. Railroad crossing sign. Stop sign. Speed limit sign.

11. Which of the following is considered to be a safe driving practice? Aggressive driving. Distracted driving. Defensive driving. Tailgating.

12. You are required to wear your seat belt in a moving vehicle: Unless the vehicle has airbags. Unless you are in the back of a pickup. At all times. Only if you are on a highway.

13. When driving, your left hand should be at 10 o'clock and the right hand should be at ____ o'clock. 1 12 2 6

14. Select the statement below that is true: People with more body fat are less prone to alcohol intoxication. Body weight has no effect on the rate of intoxication. Alcohol is able to be absorbed by water. Food in the stomach prevents alcohol intoxication.

15. What are the consequences that can result from driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Possible imprisonment. A mandatory fine. Driver license revocation All of these choices.

16. Which of the following will help rid your body of alcohol? A cold shower. Vigorous exercise. All listed answers are correct Caffeine. Time.

17. What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol content (bac) Drinking coffee. Exercising. Allow your body time to get rid of alcohol Taking a cold shower.

18. Before returning to the original lane after passing another vehicle, you should: Flash your headlights. Beep your horn. See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror.

19. The basic color for various traffic control devices used in construction and maintenance work areas is: Yellow. Orange. Red.

20. To help avoid crashes, you should: Communicate with other drivers on the road. Ignore other drivers on the road. Drive on side streets and back roads. Avoid driving during rush hour.

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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.