2025 South Dakota Permit Test 14
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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17. When entering or exiting a driveway, drivers:
Explanation
Drivers crossing a sidewalk when entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.
18. In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
Explanation
You should be extra careful when turning and stopping during the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.
19. When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
Explanation
When following a motorcyclist, allow for at least a three- to four-second following distance. Motorcycles can stop quickly and following them too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist. If the motorcyclist should fall, you need extra distance to avoid the rider. The chances of a fall are greatest on wet and icy roads, gravel roads, and metal surfaces such as bridges, gratings, and streetcar or railroad tracks.
20. You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:
Explanation
It is necessary to follow farther behind a large truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle because trucks have larger blind spots.
21. Yellow lines separate:
Explanation
Yellow lines mark the center of a road used for two-way traffic. A solid yellow centerline indicates that drivers may not cross the line to pass. A broken yellow centerline indicates that drivers may cross the line to pass, but only if passing would not interfere with traffic.
22. A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:
Explanation
Dashed yellow lines separate single lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. Passing is allowed when there is no oncoming traffic in the passing lane.
23. You may cross double yellow lines to pass another vehicle if the:
Explanation
A broken yellow line in the center of the road indicates that traffic next to the broken yellow line may pass, if it is safe to do so.
24. When driving on a slippery surface, such as snow or ice:
Explanation
To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should shift to a low gear before going down a steep hill. You should also follow farther behind the vehicle in front of you than you normally would. Quick stops should be avoided. Unless you have antilock brakes, pump the brakes to slow or stop.
25. Any amount of alcohol in the blood may affect a driver's:
Explanation
