SOUTH DAKOTA Practice Test 1 – DMV All Test-2023 FREE DMV Permit Test

SOUTH DAKOTA Practice Test

SOUTH DAKOTA Practice Test 1

2023 SOUTH DAKOTA DMV PRACTICE TEST

To obtain a valid South Dakota driver license, you must be at least 14 years. The South Dakota DMV written test consists of 25 questions based on the basic knowledge, traffic rules, regulations, road signs and markings found in the South Dakota Driver’s Manual. You must answer 20 out(80%) of the 25 questions correctly to pass the test.

1. When drivers see a ‘Wrong Way’ sign:

they must drive past this sign and reach the next intersection.

they are going the wrong way on an expressway exit ramp.

they must not leave the pavement except in an emergency.

2. You must come to a full stop at a yield sign:

Always.

If traffic conditions require it.

Never.

3. The traffic light is green and you want to drive straight through an intersection. If a car is already in the intersection and is making a turn, you must:

let that car complete its turn before you enter the intersection.

enter the intersection and then stop.

drive through the intersection. You have the right-of-way.

4. On what three conditions does your blood alcohol content (BAC) depend?

Your weight. How much alcohol you drink. How much time passes between drinks.

Your height. How much alcohol you drink. The type of beverage you drink.

Your weight. The type of beverage you drink. How fit you are.

5. At a red traffic light with a green arrow, you may proceed in the direction of the arrow:

after making a complete stop first.

if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.

if you wait until the light changes.

6. This sign means:

Drivers are coming to a point where another traffic lane joins the one they are on.

A road crosses the main highway ahead.

The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.

7. This sign warns that:

the bridge ahead is wide enough for only one vehicle at a time.

traffic must merge left.

traffic must merge right.

8. When pedestrians are in a crosswalk, drivers should:

go ahead because drivers have the right-of-way.

pull over to the right and stop.

wait for them to cross.

9. In rainy weather, drivers should be most careful when turning or stopping:

when it’s been raining all day.

after it has been raining for at least two hours.

during the first half hour of rain.

10. A pedestrian in the crosswalk when the ‘DON’T WALK’ signal begins flashing must:

go back and wait the “WALK” light

finish crossing the street.

stop immediately.

11. Drivers turning left must yield to:

oncoming vehicles going straight.

oncoming vehicles turning left.

None of the above.

12. If you approach a flashing red traffic light, you should treat it the same as:

a warning sign.

a stop sign.

a yield sign.

13. The amount of alcohol in the blood is measured by:

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).

Number of Drinks (NOD).

Amount of Alcohol Drunk (AAD).

14. When passing a motorcycle you must:

sound your horn to alert the motorcyclist.

give the motorcyclist the right hand part of his traffic lane.

give the motorcyclist the entire traffic lane as if the motorcycle was a car.

15. Which signs have black letters on a white background?

Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)

Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)

Warning signs (diamond)

16. This sign warns ____________ ahead.

of a reduction of lanes

that a divided highway ends

of two-way traffic

17. This road sign means:

Lane shifting

Flagger ahead

Turn left at the intersection

18. This sign warns drivers of:

a low place in the road.

low clearance.

a narrow bridge ahead.

19. As they approach the top of a hill, drivers should:

keep a steady speed.

prepare to stop if needed.

speed up slightly.

20. Your driving ability can be affected by:

at least two drinks.

three drinks or more.

just one drink.

21. The first sign drivers see when approaching a highway-rail intersection is usually:

a crossbuck sign.

a speed limit sign.

an advance warning sign.

22. These are:

miles-left signs.

speed limit signs.

route signs.

23. When children are close, what should you do before you back out of a driveway?

Look through your back window for children.

Rely on your mirrors.

Get out of the car and check behind the car.

24. This road sign means:

Yield the right-of-way

Stop

Traffic signal ahead

25. A broken yellow line between two lanes of traffic means:

Passing on the right is permitted in either direction

Passing is permitted when safe.

Passing is not permitted.