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

This sign means:

Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

This road sign means:

This sign means:

You are required to stop your vehicle:

A distraction when driving is:

Drivers should look ____ ahead of their vehicle when driving.

Trucks under 18,000 pounds are allowed.
Hill ahead.
Truck stop ahead.

In a marked crosswalk.
In any crosswalk or intersection.
Crossing any street.

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.
Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.
Wait until the person crosses the street.

At any intersection where a police officer orders you to stop.
Where there is a red traffic light.
Both of the above.

Anything that causes evasive action while driving.
Anything that takes your attention away from driving.
Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

No right turn.
No U-turns.
No left turn.

No passing zone.
Slow-moving vehicle.
Two-way traffic.

Four seconds
Seven seconds
10 seconds