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South dakota driver's examination

(From the 2021 South Dakota driver handbook)

Number of tests:	24
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	20

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

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1.

What can you do to reduce road rage?

Always signal your intention when changing lanes.
Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Use your horn frequently.

Explanation ▾

To do your part to prevent road rage, you should follow laws, signs, signals, and pavement markings. Always signal your intention when changing lanes.

2.

You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.
Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.
Come to a safe stop.

Explanation ▾

At an intersection controlled by a steady yellow light, you should bring your vehicle to a safe stop. If you are already within the intersection when the light changes from green to yellow, continue through the intersection at a safe speed.

3.

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

Explanation ▾

When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead with its lights flashing and its stop arm extended, you must come to a complete stop and wait to proceed until the lights have stopped flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn. Even after the bus begins to move again, do not proceed until you are sure there are no children crossing the road ahead of you.

4.

If weather or light conditions require you to have your lights on while driving:

Use your parking lights.
Use your high beams.
Use your low beams.

Explanation ▾

Use your low beam headlights when driving in foggy, snowy, or rainy conditions. Light from high beam headlights will reflect back, causing glare and making it even more difficult to see ahead.

5.

If you are continually being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lane of an expressway, you should:

Stay in the center lane.
Move to the lane on your right.
Move to the lane on your left.

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.

6.

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Ease up on the gas pedal.
Brake as hard as possible.
Turn off the ignition.

Explanation ▾

If your vehicle begins to skid, release the accelerator or brake pedal to regain vehicle balance. Steer in the direction of the skid to regain control of the vehicle.

7.

When making a left turn, you should not:

Signal to other drivers.
Cut the corner.
Slow down.

Explanation ▾

When turning left, you should slow down and activate your turn signal before making the turn. Be careful not to cut the corner short, as this may interfere with traffic.

8.

When you want to change lanes, you should never:

Move into another lane while within an intersection.
Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.
Check for other drivers moving into the same lane.

Explanation ▾

You should never change lanes within an intersection. Before changing lanes, always look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Be alert to other drivers moving into the same lane.

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