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Practice Online: Driver's Test South Dakota 2021

(From the 2021 South Dakota driver handbook)

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

Directions: To pass the DMV South Dakota driver's license test, you must demonstrate a basic understanding of American traffic laws and safe driving techniques, and you must be able to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic. Our mock driving tests online include multiple choice questions concerning traffic maneuvers and knowledge of types of traffic signs. If you fail to pass the drive test, you can wait until the next business day to take the test again.

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1.

If you park facing uphill on a street with a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Leave the front wheels straight.

Explanation ▾

When parking uphill on a road that has a curb, your wheels should be turned away from the curb. When parking uphill on a street without a curb or when parking downhill, your wheels should be turned toward the curb or edge of the road.

2.

When you approach an octagonal sign, you must:

Slow.
Stop.
Turn.

Explanation ▾

An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "Stop." Come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians that have the right-of-way, and proceed when the way is clear.

3.

When stopped at a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow if you:

First come to a complete stop.
Wait until the light changes.
Are in the proper lane and the intersection is clear.

Explanation ▾

You may proceed in the direction that a green arrow signal is pointing if you are in the proper lane, regardless of any other signals that are displayed. Before turning, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already within the intersection.

4.

What message will be found on a red octagon-shaped sign?

Do not enter.
One-way.
Stop.

Explanation ▾

An octagonal (eight-sided) sign always means "stop." You must always come to a complete stop at this sign.

5.

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Shift to a lower gear after starting down a steep hill.
Speed up to enter curves and slow down to exit them.
Slow down before entering curves and intersections.

Explanation ▾

Slow down before you enter a curve because you do not know what may be ahead. Braking on a curve may cause you to skid.

6.

You check your blind spots:

By looking in your side mirrors.
By turning your head and looking over your shoulders.
By looking in your rearview mirror.

Explanation ▾

Blind spots are areas around your vehicle that you cannot see by using your mirrors. Check your blind spots by turning your head and glancing over your shoulders.

7.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.
Assert your right-of-way by driving faster.
Always maintain your position.

Explanation ▾

When traffic permits, you should make room to allow vehicles to merge into your lane.

8.

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left then right.
The road ahead curves right then left.

Explanation ▾

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers that the upcoming road will curve right, followed by a curve to the left. Drivers should adjust their speed to safely continue on the road.

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