US South Dakota DMV Traffic Laws Test 2

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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, how much space to pass a bicycle?

A) 10 feet

B) at least 3 feet

C) 6 inches

D) 1 foot

Question 2

In South Dakota, what is distracted driving?

A) any activity taking attention off driving

B) only texting

C) daydreaming only

D) only eating

Question 3

In South Dakota, what is the penalty for first DUI?

A) a warning only

B) free class

C) license suspension, fines, possible jail

D) Nothing happens

Question 4

In South Dakota, when must children use booster seats?

A) until about age 8 or 4ft9 (state law varies)

B) only babies

C) never

D) until 18

Question 5

In South Dakota, what does 'yield' mean at an intersection?

A) honk first

B) speed through

C) always stop

D) let others go first, then proceed

Question 6

In South Dakota, who has the right-of-way to pedestrians?

A) trucks only

B) bicycles

C) pedestrians in crosswalks

D) always cars

Question 7

In South Dakota, what should you do at a yellow light?

A) always slam brakes

B) stop if safe, else clear the intersection

C) ignore it

D) always speed up

Question 8

In South Dakota, what is defensive driving?

A) night only

B) anticipating hazards and staying ready

C) tailgating

D) fast driving

Question 9

In South Dakota, how often check mirrors?

A) never

B) every 5-8 seconds

C) once per trip

D) only parking

Question 10

In South Dakota, what does a green arrow mean?

A) pedestrians go

B) protected turn in arrow direction

C) stop

D) U-turn only

Question 11

In South Dakota, can you cross a solid white line?

A) yes freely

B) only trucks

C) discouraged; stay in lane

D) only at night

Question 12

In South Dakota, what is an HOV lane?

A) exit lane

B) fast lane

C) trucks only

D) high-occupancy vehicles (2+ people)

Question 13

In South Dakota, what must motorcyclists wear?

A) a DOT helmet (in most states)

B) Nothing happens

C) sunglasses only

D) gloves only

Question 14

In South Dakota, what is the hand signal for a left turn?

A) arm up

B) left arm straight out

C) arm down

D) no signal

Question 15

In South Dakota, what is the hand signal for a stop?

A) arm straight

B) wave

C) arm up

D) left arm bent down

Question 16

In South Dakota, how far park from a railroad crossing?

A) 5 feet

B) on the tracks ok

C) 100 feet

D) at least 15-50 feet (never on tracks)

Question 17

In South Dakota, what to do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights?

A) honk through

B) speed across

C) stop, wait until lights stop

D) zigzag around gates

Question 18

In South Dakota, what is black ice?

A) thin invisible ice on roads

B) fresh asphalt

C) oil spill

D) dark paint

Question 19

In South Dakota, what lights in fog?

A) hazards only

B) low beams (never high beams)

C) high beams

D) no lights

Question 20

In South Dakota, what is the 3-second rule for?

A) tire pressure

B) merging speed

C) parking

D) safe following distance

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