US South Dakota DMV Vehicle Technique Test 1

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

What is this test? for South Dakota DMV Vehicle Technique 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 — Vehicle Technique permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV South Dakota — Vehicle Technique · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV South Dakota — Vehicle Technique · 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 often check tire pressure?

A) only when flat

B) monthly (and before long trips)

C) yearly

D) never

Question 2

In South Dakota, what is correct tire tread minimum?

A) paper thin ok

B) 2/32 inch

C) no minimum

D) 1 inch

Question 3

In South Dakota, how do you check oil?

A) while driving

B) by color of car

C) never

D) dipstick on level ground, engine off

Question 4

In South Dakota, what does the temperature gauge warn?

A) low fuel

B) engine overheating

C) open door

D) flat tire

Question 5

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

A) stop soon: oil pressure loss

B) wash car

C) change radio

D) keep driving

Question 6

In South Dakota, how do you jump-start safely?

A) both to battery

B) engine running fast

C) any order

D) correct cable order, last ground to metal

Question 7

In South Dakota, what is ABS?

A) air bags

B) cruise control

C) auto steering

D) anti-lock brakes preventing skid

Question 8

In South Dakota, how do you brake with ABS in emergency?

A) firm steady pressure

B) use parking brake

C) pump rapidly

D) release fully

Question 9

In South Dakota, what is a blind spot?

A) dirty mirror

B) truck mirrors

C) area mirrors miss; check by turning head

D) night only

Question 10

In South Dakota, how adjust mirrors?

A) all ground

B) all sky

C) minimal overlap, see lane edges

D) face driver

Question 11

In South Dakota, what is proper following with trailer?

A) add 1 second per trailer/10ft

B) closer is fine

C) same as car

D) no rule

Question 12

In South Dakota, how park downhill with curb?

A) no matter

B) straight ahead

C) wheels toward curb

D) away from curb

Question 13

In South Dakota, how park uphill with curb?

A) straight

B) no matter

C) wheels away from curb

D) toward curb

Question 14

In South Dakota, what is engine braking?

A) downshifting to slow without brakes

B) using parking brake

C) coasting neutral

D) turning off

Question 15

In South Dakota, why not coast in neutral downhill?

A) faster trip

B) saves lots of gas

C) required by law

D) less control and brake fade risk

Question 16

In South Dakota, what do worn wipers cause?

A) streaks and poor visibility

B) cleaner glass

C) no effect

D) better view

Question 17

In South Dakota, when replace brake pads?

A) never

B) yearly always

C) squealing, grinding, long stops

D) only when stuck

Question 18

In South Dakota, what is tire rotation for?

A) even wear, longer life

B) looks

C) speed

D) noise only

Question 19

In South Dakota, what does check-engine light mean?

A) stop instantly always

B) diagnose soon (emissions/engine)

C) ignore forever

D) wash engine

Question 20

In South Dakota, how check coolant?

A) never

B) cold engine, reservoir level

C) hot open cap

D) by taste

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