Directions: To obtain an Instruction Permit in South Dakota, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision and knowledge test. The South Dakota written examination tests your knowledge of traffic laws, road signs, and driving safety rules. It determines whether you are prepared to operate a vehicle in accordance with South Dakota law.

The knowledge test consists of 25 multiple choice questions that are important to the safe operation of a motor vehicle and South Dakota laws and driving practices. The questions are based on the information provided in the manual.

A passing score consist of at least 20 correct

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	20

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South dakota driver's examination

This road sign means:

Having a driver license is a:

Yellow lines separate:

You should signal continuously while turning because it:

Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

This sign means:

When driving down a long or steep hill, you should:

This sign means:

Sharp turn to the right ahead.
Upcoming sharp left and right turns.
Winding road ahead.

Traffic lanes on one-way streets.
Traffic moving in opposite directions on two-way roads.
All carpool lanes from regular traffic lanes.

Is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.
Lets other drivers know what your intentions are.
Is always unsafe to turn off a signal before completing a turn.

Helps you stop faster.
Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.
Keeps the brakes from freezing.

No left turn can be made here.
A left turn can be made only after stopping.
All traffic must turn right at the next intersection.

Check your mirrors for speeding traffic behind you.
Assume all traffic is maintaining a consistent speed.
Hold down your brake pedal to control the speed of surrounding traffic.

Requirement.
Privilege.
Right.

Winding road ahead.
Do not enter.
Pedestrian crossing.