2024 South Dakota Permit Test 24

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.. Read More

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 it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

Explanation
If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should ease your foot off the gas pedal and stay off the brakes. Do not try to stop or turn until your tires are gripping the road again.

10. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

Explanation
Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

11. Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Explanation
Hydroplaning is caused by driving too fast on a wet road. Slow down when driving on wet pavement to prevent hydroplaning.

12. When approaching a stopped school bus that has its stop signal arm extended and its lights flashing, drivers should:

Explanation
When you are approaching a school bus that is stopped with its stop arm extended and lights flashing, come to a complete stop. Remain stopped until the stop signal is retracted and the flashing lights are turned off.

13. If your vehicle starts to lose traction because of water on the road, you should:

Explanation
When driving in heavy rain at speeds as low as 30 mph, your tires may lose all contact with the road and instead ride up on a layer of water above the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, slow down gradually and do not apply the brakes.

14. At a railroad crossing, you must:

Explanation
You must approach all railroad crossings with extreme caution and cross only when you know that no train is coming from either direction. Be aware of vehicles that must stop at all railroad crossings, such as school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials.

15. When making a right turn, you should not:

Explanation
When turning right, you should slow down and activate your turn signal before making the turn. Be careful not to turn too wide for your lane, as this may interfere with traffic.

16. Which of the following blocks the smooth flow of traffic?

Explanation
Rubbernecking (the practice of slowing down to look at collisions or other out-of-the-ordinary things) contributes to traffic congestion and should be avoided.
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