2025 South Dakota Hardest Permit Test
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. Just like alcohol and other drugs, drowsiness can:
		
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Not getting enough sleep is a cause of poor driving behavior. Just like drugs and alcohol, sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, and impairs judgment.
2. Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:
		
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South Dakota state law requires all vehicles to be properly registered and insured at all times. Drivers must keep proof of responsibility in the vehicle.
3. This sign indicates a:
 
				
		
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Yellow signs with black markings are used to warn drivers about upcoming hazards or special conditions. Round signs are used only to warn about upcoming railroad crossings.
4. In a vehicle equipped with airbags, the safest place for children age 12 and under to ride is in:
		
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While airbags provide supplemental protection for adults in the event of a crash, they pose a severe safety risk for children. Anyone age 12 or under should sit in the back seat of a vehicle with airbags.
5. This road sign means:
 
				
		
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Warning signs provide notice to road users of a situation that might not be readily apparent and are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers of an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should adjust their speed accordingly to avoid collisions and brake damage.
6. This road sign means:
 
				
		
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This sign prohibits drivers from making a U-turn. You cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at an intersection where this sign is posted.
7. If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should:
		
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Drivers must respect and cooperate with all other road users and conform to specific rules in order to maintain order and to avoid crashes. When encountering an aggressive driver, it is safest to just get out of their way. Always avoid competing with other drivers.
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