2025 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 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. When driving behind another vehicle at night, you should:
Explanation
Use high beam headlights only when driving in rural areas and when other cars are not nearby. Lower your headlights to their low beam setting when you are following closely behind another driver.
18. When you see this yellow sign, you should:
Explanation
A five-sided sign indicates that you are near a school. Be aware and stop if children are in the crosswalk.
19. Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
Explanation
Stopping distances are longer and crashes are more severe when traffic travels at higher speeds.
20. You are coming to an intersection with a flashing red light. You should:
Explanation
A flashing red traffic light means the same thing as a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to other traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed when it safe to do so.
21. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
Explanation
By definition, blind spots are areas that cannot be seen using your mirrors. To check your blind spots, you should look over your shoulders.
22. If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:
Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers must slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. Be alert to crossing traffic and pedestrians.
23. Which of these statements is true about large trucks?
Explanation
Large trucks take longer to stop than other vehicles traveling at the same speed. The average passenger vehicle traveling at 55 mph can stop within 400 feet. However, a large truck traveling at the same speed can take almost 800 feet to stop.
24. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?
Explanation
Remember that all medications, prescription or over-the-counter, are potentially dangerous and could impair your driving. Over-the-counter medicines that you take for colds and allergies can make you drowsy and affect your driving ability. It is your responsibility to know how your medication affects your ability to drive.
25. When changing lanes, you should never:
Explanation
