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2023 South Dakota Permit Test 2

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. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.

Yield to any car already within the roundabout.

Both of the above.

When entering a roundabout, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already in the roundabout.

2. When driving in fog, you should:

Slow down and use your low beam headlights.

Slow down and use your high beam headlights.

Turn your lights on and off to warn other drivers.

When driving in fog, you should slow down and use your low beam headlights. If the fog is so bad that you cannot see, pull off the road and wait for the fog to clear.

3. When may you drive on the shoulder of the road?

Only when told to do so by an official.

When the car in front of you is driving too slowly.

When the car in front of you is turning.

If you pass on the right, do so only when conditions permit you to do so legally and safely. You may only drive on the shoulder of a road if an official has directed you to do so.

4. When you are facing a green light and there are pedestrians in the intersection:

You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

You have the right-of-way over pedestrians.

Pedestrians must wait for you to cross.

When facing a green light, you must yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Drivers must yield to pedestrians when turning on a steady green signal.

5. As you approach an intersection with a flashing yellow light:

Stop before crossing the intersection.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Wait for a green light before proceeding.

A flashing yellow light means that you should slow down, check for cross traffic, and proceed with caution.

6. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:

Try to fight it.

Take a break.

Take some caffeine pills.

If you start to feel tired while driving, drive to the first available rest stop or service area to take a break, nap, stretch, or change drivers. You should not rely on caffeine pills or energy drinks, as these are not a replacement for rest and may make your driving even more dangerous.

7. It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.02 percent.

For drivers age 21 or older, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but dangerous.

8. When making a right turn, you should not:

Signal to other drivers.

Swing too wide for your lane.

Slow down.

When turning right, you should slow down and activate your turn signal before making the turn. Be careful not to turn too wide for your lane, as this may interfere with traffic.

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