South Dakota DPS permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, covering alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, right of way, signals and pavement markings, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Alcohol and impairing drugs are involved in about what share of fatal traffic crashes?
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C: Approximately 40%. Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of fatal crashes each year. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving, page 19.
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Question 2How much can dirt on headlights and taillights reduce light output?
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C: 50%. Dirt on the lenses can reduce the light by 50%. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Windshield & Windows, page 24.
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Question 3On a two-lane highway, how must you pass a stopped vehicle with amber or blue warning lights?
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B: Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit (5 mph if posted at 20 or less). Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit, or 5 mph where the limit is 20 or less, starting 300 feet before. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Attention (SDCL 32-31-6.1), page 2.
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Question 4If no crosswalk is apparent at an intersection where you must stop, where do you stop?
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B: Before entering the intersection. If crosswalks are not apparent, you must stop before entering the intersection. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Crosswalks and Stop Lines, page 37.
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Question 5What does a one-way sign tell you?
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B: Traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow. One-way signs mean traffic flows only in the arrow's direction; never drive the wrong way. South Dakota Driver License Manual: One-Way Street, page 35.
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Question 6When entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?
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B: Pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic on your left already in the roundabout. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists, and to traffic on your left already in the roundabout. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Steps for driving a roundabout, page 40.
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Question 7How much should you add to your following distance when driving at night?
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B: At least one additional second (two on unfamiliar roads at night). Add at least one additional second at night and at least two additional seconds on unfamiliar roads at night. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Night Driving, page 66.
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Question 8On open bridge gratings or steel bridges, what should you do?
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B: Reduce speed, increase following distance, and grip the wheel firmly. These surfaces reduce traction: slow down, increase following distance and keep a firm grip. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Rural Road Driving, page 67.
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Question 9You damage an unattended vehicle and cannot find the owner. What should you do?
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B: Contact law enforcement and leave a note with your information, and wait for law enforcement. Contact the nearest law enforcement agency, leave your information where the owner can find it, and wait for law enforcement. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Damaging Unattended Vehicles, page 60.
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Question 10About how many crashes between cars and commercial vehicles occur each year?
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B: More than 250,000. More than 250,000 crashes occur between cars and commercial vehicles each year. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Large Trucks and Buses, page 62.
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Question 11To get a Restricted Minor's Permit, you must not have been convicted of a traffic violation during the prior:
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C: Six months. You must not have a traffic conviction in the six months before applying for the Restricted Minor's Permit. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 12Who is more affected by alcohol, according to the manual?
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B: New, inexperienced drivers. New drivers are more affected by alcohol than experienced drivers because they are still learning to drive. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving, page 19.
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Question 13Why should you never run the motor in a closed garage?
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B: Exhaust gases can cause death in a very short time. Gases from exhaust can cause death in a very short time; never run the motor in a closed garage. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Inspecting Your Vehicle, page 24.
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Question 14Violating South Dakota's move-over and stop law (SDCL 32-31-6.1) is what kind of offense?
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B: A Class 2 misdemeanor. A violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor; causing a crash while violating it is a Class 1 misdemeanor. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Attention (SDCL 32-31-6.1), page 2.
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Question 15How is a shared center lane marked?
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B: Solid yellow and dashed yellow lines on each side. Shared center lanes are marked on each side by solid yellow and dashed yellow lines. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Shared Center Lane, page 37.
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Question 16A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is traveling slower than:
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B: 25 mph. The slow-moving vehicle emblem means the vehicle is traveling less than 25 mph. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Slow Moving Vehicle, page 36.
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Question 17You are inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle approaches. What should you do?
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B: Continue to your exit, then pull over. If you have entered the roundabout, continue to your exit, then pull over; avoid stopping in the roundabout. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Emergency vehicles in a roundabout, page 40.
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Question 18You are being tailgated on a two-lane road with no right lane. What should you do?
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B: When the road ahead is clear and passing is legal, slowly reduce speed to encourage them to pass. Wait until passing is legal and clear, then slowly reduce speed; never slow quickly to discourage a tailgater. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space Behind, page 52.
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Question 19About how many people are injured each year in work zone crashes, according to the manual?
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B: 40,000. Approximately 40,000 people per year are injured in motor vehicle crashes in work zones. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Work Zones, page 66.
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Question 20Your vehicle is about to be hit from the side. What helps keep you behind the wheel?
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B: Lap and shoulder belts. Front air bags won't help in a side crash; lap and shoulder belts keep you behind the wheel. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Protect Yourself in Collisions, page 59.
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Question 21Which side of a truck has the larger blind spot?
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B: The right side, starting behind the cab. Trucks have a larger blind spot on their right side starting behind the cab and extending up to the length of the truck. South Dakota Driver License Manual: The No-Zone, page 63.
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Question 22What happens to a Restricted Minor's Permit when the holder turns 18?
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B: It automatically converts to an Operator's License. Upon reaching age 18, the permit automatically converts to an Operator's License. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 23Can you be arrested for DWI if you are not actually driving but have physical control of the vehicle?
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B: Yes. If you have physical control of a vehicle (you don't have to be driving), you can be arrested if over the limit. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving: If Under 21, page 20.
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Question 24About how far should your chest be from the steering wheel?
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B: 10 inches. There should be 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting Your Seat, page 25.
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Question 25When must you stop for a school bus in South Dakota?
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B: When its red lights are flashing or stop arm is extended, unless the road is separated by a physical barrier. Always stop for a school bus with red lights flashing or stop arm extended unless the roadway is separated by a physical barrier. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Rules for School Buses, page 43.
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