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US South Dakota DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 2

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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DMV South Dakota — Cdl General DMV — South Dakota (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — South Dakota State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA
What is this test? for South Dakota DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — South Dakota (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — South Dakota.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in South Dakota, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV South Dakota — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV South Dakota — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — South Dakota

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
In South Dakota, what are glad hands for?
A) air line connections tractor-trailer
B) fuel caps
C) waving
D) light switches
Question 2
In South Dakota, what color is emergency air line?
A) yellow
B) green
C) blue
D) red
Question 3
In South Dakota, what color is service air line?
A) black
B) blue
C) white
D) red
Question 4
In South Dakota, what is landing gear check?
A) half down ok
B) no check
C) dragging fine
D) fully raised, handle secured
Question 5
In South Dakota, how test trailer emergency brakes?
A) pull trailer air supply, tug gently
B) drive fast
C) no test
D) visual only
Question 6
In South Dakota, what is a DOT annual inspection?
A) optional
B) driver exam
C) every 5 years
D) required yearly vehicle inspection
Question 7
In South Dakota, what goes in a driver log?
A) songs
B) hours, duty changes, locations
C) meals
D) dreams
Question 8
In South Dakota, what is personal conveyance?
A) limited personal use off-duty
B) paid miles
C) hauling freight
D) team driving
Question 9
In South Dakota, what is adverse driving extra?
A) no extra
B) skip logs
C) +2 hours in bad weather
D) +10 hours
Question 10
In South Dakota, what is a weigh station for?
A) repairs
B) food
C) checking legal weight/compliance
D) fueling
Question 11
In South Dakota, what is an overweight ticket risk?
A) praise
B) fines, delays, out-of-service
C) Nothing happens
D) bonus
Question 12
In South Dakota, how secure hazmat differently?
A) no rules
B) hide it
C) same as all freight
D) per hazmat rules + placards
Question 13
In South Dakota, what is cargo weight distribution for?
A) legal axles, stable handling
B) speed
C) fuel only
D) looks
Question 14
In South Dakota, what are shiners in pre-trip?
A) tire brand
B) paint
C) lights/reflectors check
D) radio
Question 15
In South Dakota, what is steer tire minimum tread?
A) 2/32
B) 4/32 inch
C) no minimum
D) 1/32
Question 16
In South Dakota, what is drive tire minimum tread?
A) 6/32
B) 2/32 inch
C) 4/32
D) no minimum
Question 17
In South Dakota, how check slack adjusters?
A) by sound
B) no check
C) about 1 inch free play max
D) any play ok
Question 18
In South Dakota, what is a low air warning?
A) never
B) at 20 psi
C) at 120 psi
D) buzzer/light at ~55-75 psi
Question 19
In South Dakota, what are mudflaps for?
A) Nothing happens
B) looks
C) speed
D) blocking debris spray
Question 20
In South Dakota, how often check mirrors in city?
A) constantly, every few seconds
B) only turns
C) never
D) hourly

About This Test

For Drivers 16+ & CDL (USA, 51 States × 9 Topics) — State DMV permit and CDL General, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat and Tanker per MUTCD & FMCSA state law. Section: DMV & CDL, USA.

DMV & CDL USA — 51 States (incl. DC) × 9 topics = 4,400+ tests: Road Signs (MUTCD), Traffic Laws, First Aid, Vehicle Technique, Motorcycle, CDL General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination, HazMat. State traffic law + FMCSA. 8×20Q per state-topic.

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