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South Dakota DMV quick permit practice test 1

A short South Dakota permit practice test: 12 questions taken from our full tests, all written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual. This one draws mostly on South Dakota Driver License Manual, The Driver's License (3), South Dakota Driver License Manual, Be in Shape to Drive (2), and South Dakota Driver License Manual, Rules of the Road (2). It starts with: "By about how much do roundabouts reduce fatal crashes compared with other intersections?" Every answer is explained.

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Questions
12
Passing score
80% (10 of 12)
Mistakes allowed
2
Official handbook
South Dakota Driver License Manual

Practice questions

Question 1 of 120 of 12 answered

By about how much do roundabouts reduce fatal crashes compared with other intersections?

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Every question comes from one of these sections of the official handbook.

All 12 questions on this test

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  1. Question 1: By about how much do roundabouts reduce fatal crashes compared with other intersections?

    • A. About 35%
    • B. About 75%
    • C. About 90%

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, General Driving

  2. Question 2: On a two-lane highway, what minimum slowdown does the law require for a stopped vehicle with amber, yellow or blue lights?

    • A. To 20 mph below the posted limit
    • B. To 10 mph below the posted limit
    • C. To 5 mph below the posted limit

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Emergency Vehicle Law

  3. Question 3: You start feeling tired while driving. What does the manual suggest?

    • A. Open the window, turn up the radio and keep going
    • B. Pull off and take a 15 to 20 minute nap
    • C. Drive faster to get there sooner

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Be in Shape to Drive

  4. Question 4: Which violation tops the list of causes of injury and fatal crashes in South Dakota?

    • A. Failure to report an accident
    • B. Following too closely
    • C. Careless driving

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes

  5. Question 5: A pedestrian is crossing at an intersection in front of you. Should you tap the horn?

    • A. No, yield the right-of-way instead
    • B. Yes, a sharp blast
    • C. Yes, a light tap so they know you're waiting there

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Safe Driving Tips

  6. Question 6: When may you go the way a red arrow points?

    • A. After a full stop, as long as the way in that direction is clear
    • B. When cross traffic gets a yellow light
    • C. When it goes out and a green arrow or light comes on

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Rules of the Road

  7. Question 7: There's a stop line before the crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    • A. At the stop line
    • B. Inside the crosswalk
    • C. At the edge of the crosswalk

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Rules of the Road

  8. Question 8: To get a Restricted Minor's Permit, how long must you be free of traffic violation convictions?

    • A. The last six months
    • B. The last 30 days before you apply
    • C. The last two years

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, The Driver's License

  9. Question 9: What score do you need to pass the South Dakota knowledge test?

    • A. 70% or higher
    • B. 80% or higher
    • C. 90% or higher

    Source:Driver Licensing Frequently Asked Questions (South Dakota Department of Public Safety)

  10. Question 10: If you fail a test, when is the earliest you may retest?

    • A. After two weeks
    • B. The same day, after an hour
    • C. The next working day

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, The Driver's License

  11. Question 11: What is the minimum age for a South Dakota operator's license?

    • A. 18
    • B. 14
    • C. 16

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, The Driver's License

  12. Question 12: What does South Dakota law say about texting while driving?

    • A. Texting is allowed for any driver who is over 21 years old
    • B. Texting and social networking are banned
    • C. It's allowed at red lights

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Be in Shape to Drive

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