2023 South Dakota Permit Test 21
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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1. Roads are slippery after it first starts to rain. When the road is slippery, you should:
Explanation
A wet, slippery road does not allow your tires the traction they need, so it is necessary to drive more slowly on a wet road than you would on a dry road. To reduce the risk of skidding, you should avoid fast turns or stops.
2. If you have an argument with another person and you are angry, you should:
Explanation
Your emotions affect your ability to drive safely. If you are overly angry, excited, afraid, worried, or depressed, you should give yourself time to calm down before operating a vehicle. You need to be able to mentally focus on driving without thinking about the things that made you upset.
3. A broken yellow centerline indicates that:
Explanation
A broken yellow centerline next to your side of the road indicates that traffic may cross the centerline to pass from your side of the road.
4. If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:
Explanation
As you enter a work zone, signs and message boards will warn you of workers, slow-moving equipment, and/or closed lanes ahead. You should reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop.
5. What is an important step in turning?
Explanation
When turning, you should look to the rear and both sides of your vehicle to ensure it is safe to proceed before making the turn. Adjust your speed to safely complete the turn.
6. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:
Explanation
Both hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel. This position is comfortable and promotes safe turning on high-speed roadways.
7. When you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, you must:
Explanation
If you see an emergency vehicle approaching while using its flashing lights, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. Position yourself parallel to the curb. On one-way streets, drive toward the road edge nearest you.
8. If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:
Explanation
