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South Dakota DPS permit practice test 4

25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, covering road signs, turns and intersections, lanes, highways and freeways, parking, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What color are work zone signs?

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    B: Orange with black letters or symbols. Work zone signs are diamond or rectangular, orange with black letters or symbols. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Work Zone Signs, page 34.

  2. Question 2Where may you NOT make a U-turn in South Dakota?

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    B: Mid-block on a street in a business district. Do not make a U-turn mid-block in a business district or on a through highway in a residential district (except at legal openings on divided roads). South Dakota Driver License Manual: U-Turns, page 39.

  3. Question 3Can driving much slower than other traffic get you a ticket in South Dakota?

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    B: Yes, for impeding traffic. Going much slower than traffic is dangerous and you can be ticketed for impeding traffic. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Traffic and Interstate Driving, page 45.

  4. Question 4When parking a manual-transmission car downhill, what gear should you leave it in?

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    B: Reverse. With a manual transmission, shift into reverse when parking downhill, or the lowest gear when uphill. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Parking on a hill, page 43.

  5. Question 5Which lane on a multi-lane road is intended for passing slower vehicles?

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    B: The left-most lane. On multi-lane roads, the left-most lane is intended for passing; never pass on the shoulder. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Passing, page 46.

  6. Question 6At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, about how far is the braking distance?

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    B: About 158 feet. At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, braking distance can be about 158 feet. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Stopping Distance, page 50.

  7. Question 7If a front tire blows out, what will the vehicle do?

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    A: Pull sharply toward the side of the blowout. A front blowout pulls the vehicle sharply toward the blowout; a rear blowout causes wobbling and some pull. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Tire Blowout, page 58.

  8. Question 8Which road surfaces affect bicycles much more than cars?

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    B: Wet roads or roads covered with sand or gravel. Wet roads or roads with sand or gravel affect bicycles much more than vehicles. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Bicyclists, page 61.

  9. Question 9When should you reduce speed for slippery roads?

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    B: At the first sign of rain, snow, sleet or ice. Reduce speed at the first sign of rain, snow, sleet or ice. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Roadway Conditions, page 50.

  10. Question 10How long is a South Dakota instruction permit valid?

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    C: Five years (or until lawful-presence documents expire). The permit is valid for five years or until the expiration of documents authorizing presence in the U.S., whichever is first. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.

  11. Question 11What insurance filing is required after a DWI conviction, and for how long?

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    B: SR22 for 3 years from eligibility. Upon a DWI conviction you must present an SR22 insurance filing and maintain it for 3 years from the eligibility date. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving: If Under 21, page 20.

  12. Question 12Why should you avoid dark or tinted corrective lenses at night?

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    B: They cut down the light you need to see clearly. Dark or tinted lenses at night cut down the light you need to see clearly. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Vision, page 18.

  13. Question 13When must you come to a complete stop for a pedestrian?

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    B: When a pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing. Always yield to visually impaired persons; when a pedestrian with a guide dog or white cane is crossing, come to a complete stop. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrians, page 61.

  14. Question 14How does a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) look when no pedestrian has pushed the button?

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    B: Dark. The PHB lenses remain dark until a pedestrian pushes the call button. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), page 31.

  15. Question 15In a work zone, what may happen to fines for speeding?

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    B: They may be doubled. Fines for speeding in a work zone may be doubled. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Work Zone Signs, page 34.

  16. Question 16Before entering an intersection after stopping, which way should you look?

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    B: Left, then right, then left again. Look left, then right, then left again before entering the intersection. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Intersections, page 39.

  17. Question 17When approaching a slow-moving vehicle, how should you pass it?

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    B: Move to the left to pass, if possible; never pass on the right. Slow down and, if possible, move left to pass; never pass on the right. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Traffic and Interstate Driving, page 45.

  18. Question 18After parallel parking, how close to the curb should your vehicle be?

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    B: Within 12 inches. When finished, the vehicle should be within 12 inches of the curb and at least 2 feet from the parked vehicles. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Parallel Parking, page 44.

  19. Question 19What minimum following distance does the South Dakota manual recommend?

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    C: 4 seconds. Always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space in Front, page 51.

  20. Question 20In the winter driving tips, what does 'first is worst' refer to?

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    B: The first storm of the season, when drivers have forgotten winter skills. In the first storm of the season, most drivers have forgotten safe winter skills and drive too fast. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Winter Driving Safety Tips, page 67.

  21. Question 21After a tire blowout, should you brake hard?

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    B: No; let the vehicle slow by itself or brake gently if necessary. Do not brake; take your foot off the accelerator, keep straight, and let the vehicle slow or brake gently if necessary. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Tire Blowout, page 58.

  22. Question 22Before opening your door when parked on the street, what should you check for?

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    B: Bicyclists approaching from the sides and rear. When parked on the street, check to the sides and rear for bicyclists before opening the door. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Bicyclists, page 62.

  23. Question 23What is the best way to avoid hydroplaning?

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    B: Slow down in rain or when water is pooled on the road. The best way to avoid traction loss from hydroplaning is to slow down when the road is wet with pooled water. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Roadway Conditions, page 50.

  24. Question 24May an instruction permit holder use a hands-free phone while driving in South Dakota?

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    B: No, permit holders may not use any type of wireless communication device. Instruction permit holders may not use any type of wireless communication device while driving on public roads. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.

  25. Question 25What is the possible fine for a first alcohol driving conviction mentioned in the manual?

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    B: $300 to $1,000 plus court costs. A first conviction may bring a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus court costs and 15 to 365 days in jail. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol and the Law, page 20.

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