2025 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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9. If you are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle enters a skid, you should take your foot off of the brake and steer in the direction that you want to go. For example, if the rear of your vehicle is skidding to the left, you should steer to the left. This will help bring the front of the vehicle in line with the rear, thereby straightening out the vehicle's overall direction.
10. In inclement weather, you should:
Explanation
When driving during unfavorable weather conditions, avoid slamming on the brakes and making sharp, quick turns. These behaviors will make controlling your vehicle in inclement weather even more difficult.
11. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:
Explanation
Before merging into interstate traffic, you should identify a gap, accelerate to the speed of traffic, and signal. Merge into the gap when it is safe to do so. Be alert to other traffic and do not expect other drivers to clear the lane.
12. When traveling at high speeds, drivers should signal ____ before making a turn.
Explanation
Drivers must use their turn signals before changing lanes or making a turn. Drivers traveling at high speeds should signal four to five seconds before moving to the left or right.
13. If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:
Explanation
If a road has four or more lanes with two-way traffic, drive in the right lanes unless you are passing or turning left. If you are on an interstate highway and are driving below the speed of the flow of traffic, use the right lane.
14. This road sign means:
Explanation
Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that the roadway will be slippery when wet and they should reduce their speed accordingly.
16. When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:
Explanation
