2024 South Dakota Permit Test 4

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Dakota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-dakota/car.

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1. You check your blind spots:

Explanation
Blind spots are areas around your vehicle that you cannot see by using your mirrors. Check your blind spots by turning your head and glancing over your shoulders.

2. This road sign means:

connecticut-road curves to right and left
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that the upcoming road will curve right, followed by a curve to the left. Drivers should adjust their speed to safely continue on the road.

3. What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?

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Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.

4. If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that has a curb, your wheels should be turned away from the curb. When parking uphill on a street without a curb or when parking downhill, your wheels should be turned toward the curb or edge of the road.

5. When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

Explanation
You may proceed in the direction that a green arrow signal is pointing if you are in the proper lane, regardless of any other signals that are displayed. Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already within the intersection.

6. To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Explanation
Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.

7. When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:

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Explanation
An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "Stop." Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way, and proceed when the way is clear.

8. You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Explanation
When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.
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