2024 South Dakota Permit Test 9

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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17. If you want to pass a pedestrian who is walking along the roadway and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you should:

Explanation
If possible, try to only deal with one roadway hazard at a time. If you want to pass a pedestrian but an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass. You may then pass the pedestrian if it is safe to do so.

18. Alcohol is:

Explanation
Alcohol is a depressant that dulls your judgment and makes your reflexes unreliable.

19. If your vehicle has a mechanical problem:

Explanation
If your vehicle breaks down on a highway, make sure other drivers can see it. Get your vehicle off the road and away from traffic if at all possible and turn on your emergency flashers to show that you are having trouble.

20. This sign means:

illinois-no right turn
Explanation
This sign indicates that turns in the direction of the arrow (in this case, to the right) are prohibited.

21. This sign means:

illinois-signal ahead
Explanation
This sign warns of of an approaching traffic signal.

22. This sign means:

illinois-stop
Explanation
An eight-sided red sign means "stop."

23. A sign with this shape means:

washington-warning
Explanation
A diamond-shaped yellow sign warns of possible danger ahead. Orange signs, which are mostly diamond-shaped, are used to warn of possible dangers in or near work areas.

24. When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.

Explanation
When parallel parking, your wheels should be parallel to and within one foot of the curb. Only park where you will not be disruptive to traffic and where drivers can clearly see your vehicle from both directions.

25. A vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. What should you do first?

Explanation
If a vehicle merges in front of you too closely, take your foot off of the accelerator. This will create space between you and the vehicle ahead without requiring you to slam on your brakes or swerve into another lane.
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