South Dakota DPS permit practice test 2
25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, covering emergencies, sharing the road, speed limits, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1With ABS, how should you brake in an emergency?
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B: Press as hard as you can and keep pressure on; you may feel vibration. Press hard and keep pressure; vibration and clicking are normal, and you can still steer. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Braking, page 57.
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Question 2Where should you drive slower than the speed limit and be ready to stop quickly for children?
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B: In playground and residential areas. Children may run out between parked vehicles in playground and residential areas; drive slower than the limit there. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrians, page 61.
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Question 3In a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present, what must you do?
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B: Obey the slower speed limit. In a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present, obey the slower speed limit. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrians, page 61.
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Question 4With successful completion of an approved driver education course, how long must a minor hold the instruction permit?
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B: 180 days. Successful completion (80% or better on written and driving portions) shortens the permit period to 180 days. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 5What is the license loss for a first zero tolerance offense (under 21, 0.02% or more)?
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B: 30 days. A first zero tolerance offense is a Class 2 misdemeanor with a 30-day loss of license (180 days for a second). South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol and the Law, page 20.
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Question 6If you start feeling tired while driving, what does the manual recommend?
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B: Pull off at the next exit or rest area for a 15 to 20-minute nap or find a place to sleep. Stop at the next exit or rest area for a 15-20 minute nap, or find a place to sleep for the night. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Fatigue, page 19.
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Question 7You are on an entrance ramp to an interstate. Whom must you yield to?
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B: Drivers already on the interstate. Yield to drivers already on a limited access or interstate highway when you are on the entrance ramp. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way, page 31.
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Question 8When turning right on red, what must you do?
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B: Stop first, then yield to all traffic, pedestrians and bicyclists before proceeding, staying in your lane. Stop first, yield to all traffic including pedestrians and bicyclists, and stay in your lane. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Traffic Signals, page 32.
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Question 9What does a round yellow sign with an X and RR mean?
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B: A highway-railroad grade crossing is ahead; slow down, look and listen. The round yellow RR sign cautions you to slow down, look and listen, and be prepared to stop for a train. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 33.
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Question 10When should you use a three-point turnabout (Y-turn)?
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B: Only when the street is too narrow for a U-turn and you can't go around the block, on a two-lane road. Use a three-point turnabout only when the road is too narrow for a U-turn and going around the block isn't possible; only on two-lane roads. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Three-Point Turnabout (Y-Turn), page 38.
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Question 11Which lane should you use on the interstate unless passing?
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B: The right lane. Stay in the right lane unless overtaking and passing another vehicle. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Proper Driving Techniques on the Interstate, page 42.
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Question 12When might you choose to leave the parking brake off?
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B: In cold weather when the brake could freeze on. In cold weather the parking brake could freeze on; you may leave it off, but leave the vehicle in park or lowest gear. South Dakota Driver License Manual: No-Parking Zones, page 43.
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Question 13May a motorist partially cross the center line to pass a bicyclist in South Dakota?
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B: Yes, if it can be done safely. A motorist overtaking a bicycle may partially cross the centerline if it can be performed safely. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Passing, page 46.
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Question 14When should you reduce speed for a curve?
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B: Before entering the curve. Always reduce speed before entering a curve; hard braking in the curve could cause the tires to lose traction. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Roadway Conditions, page 50.
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Question 15Your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?
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B: Release pressure from the brake or accelerator and look where you want to go. Release the brake or accelerator and look where you want to go. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Dealing with Skids, page 57.
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Question 16What are bicycles considered on South Dakota roadways?
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B: Vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motorists. Bicycles are considered vehicles; bicyclists have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as motorists. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Bicyclists, page 61.
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Question 17Farm tractors and roadway maintenance vehicles usually travel at what speed?
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A: 25 mph or less. Farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles and roadway maintenance vehicles usually go 25 mph or less. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Traffic and Interstate Driving, page 45.
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Question 18What score must a student earn on both the written and driving portions of driver education to shorten the permit period?
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C: 80% or better. A score of 80% or better on both the written and driving portions counts as successful completion. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 19What is the minimum license loss for a first DWI conviction in South Dakota?
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B: 30 days. A first DWI is a Class 1 misdemeanor with loss of license for a minimum of 30 days. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol and the Law, page 20.
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Question 20Which activities does South Dakota law prohibit for all drivers?
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B: Texting, reading texts and social networking. Texting, reading texts and social networking while driving are prohibited by state law. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Driver Distractions, page 19.
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Question 21Should you assume you automatically have the right-of-way?
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B: No; always consider the situation and circumstances. No one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way; consider the circumstances. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Yielding Right-of-Way, page 31.
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Question 22What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow mean?
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B: You may cautiously turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow means you may cautiously turn after yielding; oncoming traffic has a green light. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Traffic Signals, page 32.
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Question 23What is the white X-shaped sign with 'Railroad Crossing' on it called?
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A: A crossbuck. This white X-shaped sign at the crossing is called a cross-buck. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Railroad Crossing Warning Signs, page 33.
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Question 24What is used for a two-point turnabout?
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B: A street, alley or driveway. A two-point turnabout uses a street, alley or driveway to reverse direction when driving around the block isn't practical. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Two-Point Turnabout, page 38.
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Question 25May you cross the median of an interstate highway?
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B: No. You must not cross the median of an interstate highway. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Proper Driving Techniques on the Interstate, page 42.
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