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2023 South Dakota Permit Test 5

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

1. Backing your vehicle is:

Always dangerous.

Dangerous if you have a helper.

Only dangerous in large vehicles.

Backing up is always dangerous because it is hard to see behind your vehicle. Use extra caution when backing up.

Railroad crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

No passing zone.

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.

3. South Dakota law requires ____ to use safety belts in a moving vehicle.

Only operators

Only children

Children, front seat passengers, and operators

The law requires all operators, front seat passengers, and children under the age of 18 to wear appropriate safety restraints while a vehicle is in motion. Small children should be secured in the rear seat.

4. When a bicyclist is making a left turn:

They may use the left lane.

They may cut through all lanes.

They may wait on the side of the road.

You should expect to see bicyclists driving with traffic on the road. You should not be surprised to see a bicyclist using the left lane when turning.

5. You should use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in your way.

It may help prevent a collision.

Another driver makes a mistake.

Only use your horn when it is necessary to avoid collisions. Do not use your horn if a driver or bicyclist is moving slowly and you want him or her to drive faster or get out of your way.

6. What should you do with loose objects in your motor vehicle?

Place them on the floor near the driver's seat.

Secure them to avoid additional driving hazards.

Place them on the dashboard.

Make sure there are no loose objects in your vehicle that could hit and injure someone in the event of a sudden stop or crash. Make sure there are no objects on the floor that could roll under the brake pedal and prevent you from stopping the vehicle.

7. It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:

You are traveling on a two-way street and turning onto a two-way street.

You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

You yield to all other traffic at the intersection.

After coming to a complete stop, you may turn left at a red light only if you are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street. Only make the turn if there are no posted signs prohibiting such a turn.

8. When used on roadways, bicycles are considered:

Hazards.

Vehicles.

Dangerous.

Bicycles are considered vehicles when used on roadways. Bicyclists and motorists are expected to follow the same rules of the road.

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