South Dakota DPS permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, right of way, signals and pavement markings, road signs, turns and intersections and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1If you are impatient (road rage), what does the manual suggest?
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B: Allow extra time and leave a few minutes early. If you're impatient, allow extra time for the trip and leave a few minutes early. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Emotions, page 22.
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Question 2Must you yield to pedestrians crossing at an intersection without a marked crosswalk?
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B: Yes. Yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections even when a crosswalk is not marked. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrians, page 61.
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Question 3What lens arrangement does a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon have?
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B: Two red lenses above a single yellow lens. The beacon head consists of two red lenses above a single yellow lens. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), page 31.
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Question 4Regulatory signs are generally what color?
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C: White with black, red or green letters. Regulatory signs are white with black, red or green letters and/or symbols. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 35.
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Question 5An approaching vehicle has its right turn signal on. Should you pull out in front of it?
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B: No; it may plan to turn later or the signal may have been left on. Do not turn into a lane just because an approaching vehicle has a turn signal on; the driver may turn later or forgot to cancel it. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Intersections, page 39.
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Question 6On a road with multiple lanes in the same direction, when do multi-vehicle crashes often happen?
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B: When drivers go faster or slower than other vehicles. Crashes often happen when drivers go faster or slower than other vehicles; keep pace with traffic. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Traffic and Interstate Driving, page 45.
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Question 7When starting to parallel park, how far from the vehicle ahead of the space should you stop?
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B: About 2 feet. Stop even with the vehicle in the space ahead and about 2 feet away from it. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Parallel Parking, page 44.
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Question 8How do you check a 4-second following distance?
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B: When the car ahead passes a fixed point, count to 'one thousand four'; if you reach it first you are too close. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes a stationary point; reaching it before 'one thousand four' means you're too close. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space in Front, page 51.
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Question 9On roads posted 35 mph or more, how far behind a snowplow with lights on must you stay?
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C: 200 feet. The law requires staying at least 200 feet behind a snowplow with red or amber lights on, on roads posted 35 mph or more. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Winter Driving Safety Tips, page 67.
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Question 10Your accelerator sticks and the car speeds out of control. What does the manual list first?
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B: Turn off the engine. Turn off the engine, shift to neutral, find an escape path, steer smoothly and brake gently. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Stuck Accelerator, page 58.
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Question 11How much lane width should you allow a motorcyclist?
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B: A full lane width; do not share the lane. Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width; do not share the lane. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Motorcyclists, page 62.
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Question 12Where may you need to slow down because space is limited?
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B: Shopping centers, rush hours, narrow bridges, schools and railroad crossings. Trouble spots include shopping centers and downtowns, rush hours, narrow bridges, schools and railroad crossings. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Trouble spots, page 46.
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Question 13A Restricted Minor's Permit holder may drive with parental permission during which hours?
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B: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.. The holder may drive 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the parent/guardian's permission. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 14At what BAC is vision impacted for all drivers, according to the manual?
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A: 0.02%. Vision is impacted at 0.02% BAC for all drivers; vision is the most important driving sense. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Effects of Alcohol and Other Impairing Drugs, page 20.
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Question 15How can you check tire tread with a penny?
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A: Put Lincoln's head into the deepest groove; if you can see all of his head, the tires are too worn. Place Lincoln's head into a groove; if you can see all of his head, the tires are too worn. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Check Tread Depth with a Penny, page 23.
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Question 16An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren approaches. What must you do?
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B: Pull over to the edge of the road so it can pass, avoiding blocking intersections. Yield by pulling to the edge of the road so the emergency vehicle can pass; avoid blocking intersections. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Emergency Vehicles, page 64.
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Question 17A double yellow center line on a two-direction roadway means:
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B: Passing prohibited in both directions. A double yellow line means passing is prohibited in both directions. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Pavement Markings, page 36.
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Question 18What does a red circle with a red slash over a symbol mean?
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B: The action shown is prohibited. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a slash, which prohibits certain actions. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Regulatory Signs, page 35.
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Question 19By about how much do roundabouts reduce fatal crashes compared with other intersection controls?
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D: About 90%. Roundabouts reduce fatal crashes about 90%, injury crashes about 75%, and overall crashes about 35%. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Roundabouts, page 39.
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Question 20When leaving a road that has exit ramps, when should you slow down?
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B: Not until you move onto the exit ramp. Keep up with traffic on the main road and don't slow down until you're on the exit ramp. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting to Traffic and Interstate Driving, page 45.
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Question 21When exiting a perpendicular or angle parking space, how far should you back straight before turning?
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A: Until your front bumper clears the vehicle beside you. Move straight back until the front bumper clears the vehicle parked beside you, then turn. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Perpendicular and Angle Parking, page 44.
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Question 22Which is a situation where you should increase your following distance beyond 4 seconds?
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B: When following a motorcycle or bicyclist. Increase following distance on slippery roads, behind motorcycles or bicycles, large vehicles, with a heavy load, at night, and more. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space in Front, page 51.
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Question 23What can happen if you drive on a closed road and get stuck?
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B: You could be ticketed and held accountable for rescue costs. Driving a closed road can bring a ticket and responsibility for rescue costs. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Winter Driving Safety Tips, page 67.
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Question 24How far behind a broken-down vehicle should emergency flares be placed?
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C: About 200 to 300 feet. Place flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Vehicle Breakdown, page 58.
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Question 25A motorcycle's turn signal is flashing. What should you assume?
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B: It may not be turning; motorcycle signals may not self-cancel. Motorcycle signals may not self-cancel; wait to be sure the rider is turning. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Motorcyclists, page 62.
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