US South Dakota DMV Traffic Laws Test 1

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DMV South Dakota — Traffic Laws DMV — South Dakota (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — South Dakota State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for South Dakota DMV Traffic Laws 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 — Traffic Laws permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV South Dakota — Traffic Laws · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV South Dakota — Traffic Laws · 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 is the speed limit in a residential area unless posted?

A) 70 mph

B) 15 mph

C) 25 mph

D) 55 mph

Question 2

In South Dakota, who goes first at a 4-way stop?

A) the biggest car

B) the fastest car

C) the driver who arrived first

D) always the right car

Question 3

In South Dakota, what is the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers 21+?

A) 0.05% BAC

B) 0.10% BAC

C) 0.08% BAC

D) 0.00% BAC

Question 4

In South Dakota, how far should you stay behind the car ahead (rule)?

A) 3-4 seconds of distance

B) 10 feet

C) 1 second

D) 1 car length

Question 5

In South Dakota, what must you do for a stopped school bus with flashing reds?

A) pass slowly

B) speed past

C) stop in both directions (unless divided highway)

D) honk and pass

Question 6

In South Dakota, when must headlights be on?

A) only at midnight

B) only on highways

C) never in rain

D) half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise (and in rain)

Question 7

In South Dakota, what does a flashing yellow light mean?

A) speed up

B) slow down and proceed with caution

C) stop fully

D) turn only

Question 8

In South Dakota, what does a flashing red light mean?

A) stop, then go when safe (like a stop sign)

B) yield only

C) go fast

D) no stopping

Question 9

In South Dakota, is it legal to turn right on red?

A) never

B) only at night

C) yes, after a full stop unless signed otherwise

D) yes without stopping

Question 10

In South Dakota, what is tailgating?

A) using high beams

B) following too closely (major crash cause)

C) slow driving

D) parking far

Question 11

In South Dakota, when must you wear a seatbelt?

A) only on highways

B) always, driver and passengers

C) never required

D) only at night

Question 12

In South Dakota, what is the move-over law?

A) no such law

B) move over or slow for stopped emergency vehicles

C) drive faster past

D) honk at police

Question 13

In South Dakota, how far ahead should you signal a turn?

A) no signal needed

B) 500 feet

C) 10 feet

D) at least 100 feet

Question 14

In South Dakota, what does a solid double yellow line mean?

A) pass anytime

B) no passing from either side

C) HOV lane

D) bike lane

Question 15

In South Dakota, what does a broken yellow line mean?

A) never pass

B) stop line

C) passing allowed when safe

D) crosswalk

Question 16

In South Dakota, what is hydroplaning?

A) brake failure

B) tires lose grip on wet roads

C) tire pop

D) engine flooding

Question 17

In South Dakota, what should you do if your car skids?

A) slam brakes

B) ease off gas, steer where you want to go

C) close eyes

D) jerk wheel hard

Question 18

In South Dakota, what is the first thing to do in a crash?

A) drive away

B) move car to hide

C) stop, check injuries, call 911

D) argue first

Question 19

In South Dakota, can you park in front of a fire hydrant?

A) yes briefly

B) no, keep 15 feet clear

C) yes at night

D) only Sundays

Question 20

In South Dakota, what does a yellow diamond sign warn?

A) hospital near

B) stop now

C) speed up

D) hazards or changing road conditions ahead

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