South Dakota DPS permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, covering road signs, turns and intersections, following and passing, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1What color are guide signs?
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B: Green, brown or blue. Guide signs are square or rectangular and green, brown, or blue. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Guide Signs, page 36.
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Question 2In a multi-lane roundabout, which lane should you generally use to turn left?
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B: The left lane (or lanes marked for left turns). Generally, use the left lane or lanes signed and marked for left turns; observe signs and arrows before entering. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Driving a roundabout with two or more lanes, page 40.
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Question 3At 55 mph, about how much distance do you need to pass safely on a two-lane road?
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C: Over 1,600 feet (about one-third of a mile). At 55 mph you travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds, and so does an oncoming car, so you need over 1,600 feet. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space to Pass, page 53.
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Question 4Should you slow down in a work zone even if no workers are present?
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B: Yes, narrow lanes and rough pavement can be hazardous. Always reduce speed in a work zone, even with no workers present. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Work Zones, page 66.
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Question 5At a crash scene with injuries, what should you avoid giving the injured?
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B: Anything to drink, even water. Do not give injured persons anything to drink, not even water. South Dakota Driver License Manual: If someone is injured, page 59.
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Question 6How can you tell if a truck driver can see you from the side?
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B: If you can see the driver's face in the side view mirror. If you cannot see the driver's face in the side view mirror, they cannot see you. South Dakota Driver License Manual: The No-Zone, page 63.
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Question 7What is the minimum age for a South Dakota Operator's License?
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C: 16. To obtain an Operator's License you must be at least 16 and pass the vision, knowledge and driving tests. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits, page 8.
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Question 8Which prescription drugs can affect driving safety?
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B: Antidepressants, pain reducers, sleep aids and sedatives. Antidepressants, pain reducers, sleep aids and sedatives can impact safe driving. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Prescription Drugs, page 22.
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Question 9How should the head restraint be adjusted?
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B: So it contacts the back of your head, not below the level of your ears. Head restraints should contact the back of your head and not be below ear level, to prevent whiplash. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting Your Seat, page 25.
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Question 10After a school bus's red lights stop and the stop arm is gone, what should you do?
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B: Proceed slowly, watching for children. After the red lights stop flashing and the arm is no longer visible, proceed slowly watching for children. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Rules for School Buses, page 43.
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Question 11What do blue service signs show?
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B: Rest areas, gas stations, campgrounds or hospitals. Service signs are blue with white letters or symbols showing services. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Service Signs, page 36.
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Question 12At a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), how are left turns onto the freeway made?
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B: Free flow, without stopping to access the ramp. At a DDI, all left turns onto the freeway are free flow; vehicles do not stop to access the ramp. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Navigating a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), page 42.
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Question 13How long can a multiple-trailer truck be, compared to a typical 15-foot car?
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C: 75 feet or longer. A multiple-trailer truck can be 75 feet long or longer; passing it takes much longer. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space to Pass, page 53.
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Question 14Should you wear sunglasses when driving at night or on an overcast day?
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B: No, tinted lenses reduce vision. Do not wear sunglasses or colored lenses at night or on an overcast day. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Night Driving, page 66.
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Question 15After passing a large vehicle, when may you pull in front of it?
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B: When you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror. Look for the whole front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror before pulling in front, and maintain speed. South Dakota Driver License Manual: The No-Zone, page 63.
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Question 16How much does a South Dakota instruction permit or operator's license cost?
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C: $38.00. A regular driver license or instruction permit costs $38.00. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Fees (subject to change), page 7.
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Question 17What should you never do while taking other drugs?
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B: Drink alcohol. Never drink alcohol while taking other drugs; they can multiply alcohol's effects. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Combining Alcohol and Other Impairing Drugs, page 22.
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Question 18How should you set your left side mirror to reduce blind spots?
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B: Rest your head against the closed window and set the mirror to barely show the edge of the vehicle. Rest your head on the closed window and set the mirror to barely show the edge of your vehicle. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Adjusting Your Mirrors, page 25.
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Question 19At a narrow or single-lane bridge on a rural road, who generally has the right-of-way?
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B: The first driver to the bridge. Take turns crossing; generally the first driver to the bridge has the right-of-way. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Rural Road Driving, page 67.
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Question 20This yellow diamond sign shows the road splitting around a center island. What does it warn you about?
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A: A divided highway begins ahead. It warns that a divided highway begins ahead, so a median will separate the two directions of traffic. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Warning Signs, page 33.
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Question 21Many crashes with large vehicles at intersections happen because motorists misjudge what?
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B: The speed of an approaching truck before turning left. Motorists often misjudge an approaching truck's speed before turning left; when in doubt, don't turn in its path. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Turning, page 63.
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Question 22When a vehicle far away appears to be standing still, what does the manual say?
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B: If you can see it coming closer, it may be too close to pass. Oncoming vehicles are hard to judge; if you can see it is coming closer, it may be too close to pass. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Space to Pass, page 53.
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Question 23Which violation ranks first as the cause of injury and fatal crashes in South Dakota?
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B: Careless driving. Careless driving ranks first, followed by following too closely and driving under the influence. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Injury and Fatal Accidents, page 60.
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Question 24Large vehicles going up or down steep hills drive about how fast and in which lane?
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B: About 35 mph in the right lane. On steep hills, large vehicles drive slowly, about 35 mph, using the right lane; avoid the right lane there if possible. South Dakota Driver License Manual: The No-Zone, page 63.
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Question 25How many test attempts does one South Dakota license fee cover?
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C: Three attempts within 6 months. The fee allows three attempts to pass a test within a 6-month period; after that it must be paid again. South Dakota Driver License Manual: Fees (subject to change), page 7.
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