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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 19

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. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.

Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

When traffic control signals are not working, a driver must always treat the intersection as an all-way stop and come to a complete stop, unless otherwise directed by law enforcement. The driver must then look and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.

2. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

When waiting to make a left turn at a traffic light.

When parked on a hill or sloping driveway.

When parked on the side of a level roadway where there is no curb.

While waiting to turn left, keep your wheels pointed straight ahead until it is safe to start your turn. If a vehicle hits you from behind, this will prevent you from veering into oncoming traffic. When parked facing either uphill or downhill, turn the wheels so the vehicle will not roll into traffic if the brakes fail.

3. A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

A broken yellow centerline means that a driver may cross the centerline to pass another vehicle on the left as long as there is no oncoming traffic. Drivers should never cross a solid yellow centerline in order to pass.

4. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Never look over your right shoulder.

Always slow down in your traffic lane.

Glance over your shoulder.

Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.

There is a steep hill ahead.

No trucks are allowed on the upcoming hill.

A logging road is ahead.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should slow down and be ready to control their speed and protect their brakes from damage.

6. Streets and highways are most slippery:

When it has been raining hard for several hours.

When they are clean and dry.

Just after it starts to rain.

Driving during the first half hour of rainfall is dangerous because roadways become extremely slippery when the water mixes with oil and other chemicals on the road surfaces that have not yet washed away. Use extra caution when driving on slippery roads.

7. You should allow an extra cushion of space:

When following a station wagon.

When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

When following a small passenger car.

Drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or any vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you if you are driving directly behind them. Increase your following distance when driving behind one of these vehicles. Additionally, large vehicles can block your view of the road, so increase your following distance to look around the sides of the vehicle and see the road ahead.

8. Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Slow down.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

Hydroplaning is caused by driving too fast on a wet road. Slow down when driving on wet pavement to prevent hydroplaning.

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 19

1. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

2. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

3. A broken yellow centerline means that:

4. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

5. This sign indicates that:

6. Streets and highways are most slippery:

7. You should allow an extra cushion of space:

8. Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Insurance is Mandatory in South Dakota

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 19

1. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?

2. In which of the following scenarios should your wheels not be pointed straight ahead?

3. A broken yellow centerline means that:

4. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

5. This sign indicates that:

6. Streets and highways are most slippery:

7. You should allow an extra cushion of space:

8. Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Insurance is Mandatory in South Dakota

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?