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South Dakota DMV quick permit practice test 2

This quick South Dakota practice test has 12 questions from our full tests, so it takes a few minutes. Its main sections are Rules of the Road (5), Be in Shape to Drive (3), and The Driver's License (2). The first question asks: "What color are work zone signs?" You see the explanation after each answer.

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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

What color are work zone signs?

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What this test covers

Every question comes from one of these sections of the South Dakota Driver License Manual.

All 12 questions on this test

Every question on this test is listed here with its answer options. Take the test above to see which answers are correct and why.

  1. Question 1: What color are work zone signs?

    • A. Blue with white letters
    • B. Orange with black letters or symbols
    • C. Yellow with black letters, like other warning signs

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

  2. Question 2: How long is a South Dakota driver license valid?

    • A. 10 years
    • B. 5 years
    • C. 4 years

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

  3. Question 3: About what share of fatal traffic crashes involve alcohol or other impairing drugs?

    • A. About 75%
    • B. About 40%
    • C. About 10%

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

  4. Question 4: When may you turn right on a steady red light?

    • A. After a complete stop, if it's safe and no sign forbids it
    • B. Only when a green arrow pointing right appears beside the red
    • C. After slowing down, without stopping

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

  5. Question 5: What does the manual say about running the motor in a closed garage?

    • A. Never do it
    • B. It's fine for a few minutes
    • C. It's fine if a window is open

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Before You Drive

  6. Question 6: What minimum following distance should you try to keep?

    • A. 1 car length
    • B. 4 seconds
    • C. 2 seconds

    Source:South Dakota Driver License Manual, Safe Driving Tips

  7. Question 7: Two drivers reach an all-way stop at the same time. Who yields?

    • A. The driver on the right yields
    • B. Whoever is going straight goes first, before any turning car
    • C. The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

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

  8. Question 8: If crosswalks aren't marked, where must you stop for a sign or signal?

    • A. Before entering the intersection
    • B. In the middle of the intersection
    • C. Past the corner, where you can see

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

  9. Question 9: What starts a pedestrian hybrid beacon's lights?

    • A. A car driving over a sensor
    • B. A pedestrian pushing the call button
    • C. A timer that turns it on every two minutes, all day

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

  10. Question 10: After passing an approved driver education course, what is the minimum time a minor must hold the instruction permit?

    • A. 30 days
    • B. 180 days
    • C. 275 days

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

  11. Question 11: What does the manual suggest about caffeine and a short nap?

    • A. Caffeine alone is enough, so you can skip the nap entirely
    • B. Have caffeine before the nap to get the benefit of both
    • C. Avoid caffeine before any nap

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

  12. Question 12: At what BAC can a driver under 21 be arrested in South Dakota?

    • A. 0.05%
    • B. 0.02%
    • C. 0.08%

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

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