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2023 South Dakota Permit Test 10

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

1. This sign indicates that the road ahead:

Turns sharply right, then left.

Curves right, then left.

Curves right.

This sign warns of a reverse curve in which the road curves to the right, then to the left.

2. Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.

Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

Even if a vehicle is properly equipped with rearview and outside mirrors, it still has blind spots that cannot be seen in the mirrors. Large trucks have much larger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.

3. Excessive speed:

Does not increase the chance of a crash.

Increases your ability to react to a hazard.

Often leads to high-risk decision-making.

Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.

4. When changing lanes, you should never:

Cross the centerline in an intersection.

Check your blind spots by looking over your left or right shoulder.

Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Before changing lanes, check for drivers trying to pass you who may be trying to enter the same lane as you. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. You should never attempt to pass or otherwise change lanes in an intersection.

5. When traveling at high speeds, drivers should signal ____ before making a turn.

Two seconds

Four to five seconds

10 seconds

Drivers must use their turn signals before changing lanes or making a turn. Drivers traveling at high speeds should signal four to five seconds before moving to the left or right.

6. If your car becomes disabled while on the highway, you should:

Stop in the right lane.

Park with all four wheels off the traveled highway, if possible.

Stop where you are.

If your vehicle becomes disabled, you must (if possible) park with all four wheels off of the main-traveled portion of the road.

Red, yellow, green.

Red, green, yellow.

Green, red, yellow.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns drivers about the presence of traffic signals at an intersection ahead.

8. If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Seat belts should still be worn.

Seat belts do not need to be worn.

Seat belts should be worn behind the back.

Airbags are important safety devices that provide protection in crashes. For best protection, a vehicle's lap and shoulder belts should be used in combination with airbags.

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