South Dakota DMV Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is your left hand at 9 o'clock and your right hand at 3 o'clock.

Both hands should be placed on the outside of the steering wheel on opposite sides, at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions, to maintain control of the vehicle. Placing your hands at the 2 and 10 o’clock positions is no longer recommended because it can be dangerous in a vehicle equipped with air bags.

Not quite. The answer is stop

Under South Dakota law, if the traffic signal you are facing has failed and is unlit, you must treat it like a stop sign. That is, you must stop before entering the intersection, yield according to the right-of-way rules for stop signs, and then proceed (with extreme caution) when it is safe to do so.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-28-8.2

Not quite. The answer is move into the right lane.

If you see this sign and you are traveling slower than most traffic, move into the right lane so faster traffic can pass you on the left.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above answers are correct.

Alcohol can affect your concentration, reaction time, and judgment.

Not quite. The answer is get out of the way.

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. If the driver behind you repeatedly flashes his or her headlights, don't retaliate or engage the driver in any way. Instead, get out of the way.

Not quite. The answer is lower the windows.

When you park and leave your vehicle in the street, you should stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake. Also raise the windows shut and lock the doors.

Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

If there is no working traffic control signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is if you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.

If you refuse to submit to the required blood and/or urine test(s), your driving privilege may be suspended because of your refusal.

Not quite. The answer is a left-turn signal before passing and a right-turn signal after passing.

On a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions, you may pass a vehicle on the left if it is not prohibited. To do this, first signal a left turn. Then when it is safe, move into the left lane to start the pass. After passing the vehicle, signal a right turn. When you have completely cleared the vehicle you passed, return to the right lane.

Not quite. The answer is 15

If you accumulate 15 points within 12 consecutive months or 22 points within 24 consecutive months, your license will be suspended.

Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Slow down and yield.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you plan to consume alcohol, also plan to use public transportation, a taxi, or a designated driver to get home.

Not quite. The answer is The right lane ends ahead.

This type of warning sign gives advance notice of a reduction in the number of lanes ahead. This particular sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. Drivers in the right lane must merge left. Drivers in the left lane should allow vehicles in the right lane to merge smoothly.

Not quite. The answer is not increase your speed

If you're being passed by another vehicle, let the other driver pass you safely. Under South Dakota law, you must not increase your speed until the pass is complete.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-26-31

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, other vehicles already in the intersection, and oncoming traffic. The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything possible to avoid striking property, a pedestrian, or another vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is There is a roundabout ahead; prepare to yield to traffic.

This sign indicates a roundabout ahead. A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Slow down and prepare to yield to traffic in the roundabout.

Not quite. The answer is keep up with other traffic or obey posted speed limits.

When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration lane, you must keep up with other traffic or obey posted speed limits.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not exceed the posted speed limit of 40 mph.

This sign shows that the speed limit is 40 mph. This is the maximum speed you can travel under ideal conditions.

Not quite. The answer is return to your original lane

You must pass at a safe distance. Don't try to return to your original lane until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Then switch on your turn signal, check your blind spots, and return to the original lane.

Not quite. The answer is A speed zone is ahead; prepare to reduce your speed to 45 mph.

The larger sign tells you that a speed zone is ahead. The smaller sign indicates what the speed limit will be. In this case, the speed limit will decrease to 45 mph ahead. Prepare to slow down so you won't exceed that speed limit.