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

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:

This sign means:

You are approaching a green traffic light and traffic is blocking the intersection. What is the best thing to do?

When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

This sign means:

This sign means:

You are driving on a city street and see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do?

Under any circumstances.
Unless you entered the intersection on a yellow light.
Unless you entered the intersection on a green light.

Partially enter the intersection to establish your right-of-way.
Don't enter the intersection until you can get completely across.
Continue into the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.
Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

Two-way traffic.
Change in direction ahead.
School zone and crossing.

Upcoming downgrade or hill.
Road construction area.
Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

Drive to the right edge of the road and slow down.
Drive to the right edge of the road and stop.
Stay in your lane, slow down, and let it pass.

The front seat.
The back seat.
The bed of a pick-up truck.

No U-turn.
Traffic signal ahead.
Railroad ahead.