South Dakota
Driving Practice Test

If you want to pass your South Dakota driving test on the first try, it’s wise to prepare by taking a free online South Dakota practice driving test. This site contains a number of free practice tests with questions similar to those you’ll see on both the South Dakota driving permit test as well as the driver’s license test. You’ll need to score 80 percent on the South Dakota written knowledge test to pass, so you’ll want to spend a significant amount of time working through the questions on these tests and becoming familiar with South Dakota’s road signs and driving laws. This site also contains practice tests for South Dakota commercial driver licensing (CDLs) and motorcycle tests, which are also both free. You will be presented with 25 questions and you must answer 20 questions correctly to pass. There is no time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin. Good luck!

1 / 25

You may not drive slower than ________ on interstate highways, under normal roadway conditions.

50 miles per hour

40 miles per hour

25 miles per hour

60 miles per hour

2 / 25

Select the situation in which passing another vehicle on the left side of the roadway is not allowed.

when the slower moving vehicle is in the right hand lane

when on a one-way street

when at a railroad crossing

when on roads without a center line

3 / 25

Use the ________technique to turn the steering wheels when making a turn.

hand-to-hand

hand-over-hand

double-hand

single-hand

4 / 25

Select the statement that is false.

perform a u-turn only when it is safe to do so

do not perform a u-turn near a curve or crest of a hill

only make u-turns at a locations with a no u-turn sign

u-turns are not permitted in some cities and towns

5 / 25

Which of these statements is incorrect?

always make a u-turn at a location that is marked with a no u-turn sign

you should only make a u-turn when it is safe

some towns and cities do not allow u-turns

u-turns should not be made on any curve or near the crest of a hill

6 / 25

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction, you must:

pull over to the left edge of the road and increase your speed

pull move to the center of the road

pull over to the left edge of the road, or as near to the left as possible

pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible

7 / 25

______ must wear seat belts if the driver is a holder of an intermediate driver's license according to South Dakota motor vehicle law.

All passengers and the driver

The driver

Only the passengers

The passengers in the front seat and the driver

8 / 25

Select the appropriate reaction to a gate being down at a railroad crossing.

come to a stop no closer than 15 feet front the nearest rail

come to a stop no closer than 25 feet from the first rail

come to a stop no closer than 100 feet from the first rail

come to a stop no closer than 50 feet from the first rail

9 / 25

The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only when:

none of these answers are correct

the driver is on any highway outside of a city with an obstructed pavement

the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a right turn

the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn

10 / 25

When should you use your horn?

when necessary to avoid accidents

to show other drivers that they made a mistake

when you get upset by another driver

when another driver is driving too slowly

11 / 25

If your car starts to skid, what is the most common cause?

poor road conditions

brake failure

the overall weight of your car

you were driving too fast

12 / 25

If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

stop your vehicle and let the oncoming vehicle pass first

blow your horn to warn the bicyclist of the oncoming vehicle

increase your speed and pass the bicycle first

slow down and let the vehicle pass first, so you can give extra room to the bicyclist

13 / 25

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

begin the turn with your right wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

do any of the above

swing wide to the left before turning

14 / 25

Areas of road that freeze more quickly are:

flat

shaded

hilly

country roads

15 / 25

The _______allows you to maintain a safe following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

1-second rule

3-second rule

4-second rule

2-second rule

16 / 25

When must you use your headlights?

one-half hour after sunrise

while driving in the city

any time in open country with a clear road ahead

when it is snowing heavily

17 / 25

You must____when leaving your vehicle unattended.

all of these answers are correct

turn off the engine

set the parking brake

remove the ignition key after locking the ignition

18 / 25

Select when it is appropriate to use your horn.

to avoid accidents

when you become upset because of another driver

to make other drivers aware they made a mistake

when other drivers are driving too slowly

19 / 25

Driving during the daytime is not as dangerous as driving at night because:

all of the answers listed

it is more challenging to see at night

drivers are more alert at night

less traffic is out at night

20 / 25

The best thing to do when encountering an aggressive driver is to:

sound your horn

not react with similar behavior and to back off

make hand gestures

increase your speed to leave the other driver behind

21 / 25

The stopping distance of a vehicle is equal to:

the braking distance

the sum of the reaction distance and braking distance

the sum of the following distance and braking distance

the sum of the following distance and the reaction distance

22 / 25

When approaching a roundabout intersection, you must always:

yield to traffic in the circle and pedestrians in the crosswalks

move in the clockwise direction

enter from the left

activate your left turn signal to exit

23 / 25

If you are arrested for DWI or BAC and receive a notice of suspension or revocation, you may request a hearing, if you do so within:

five days

30 days

15 days

60 days

24 / 25

You must____when overtaking a bicycle and there is an oncoming vehicle.

increase your speed to pass the bicyclist first

decrease your speed and let the vehicle pass first to provide extra space for the bicyclist

honk your horn to make the bicyclist speed up

stop your vehicle in your lane to allow the oncoming vehicle to pass first

25 / 25

You must______when you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching from any direction.

pull all the way over to the left edge of the road and increase your speed

pull all the way over to the right edge of the road or as far as possible

pull all the way over to the right edge of the road and increase your speed

pull all the way over to the left edge of the road or as far as possible

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (1 vote)

Drivers License

How To Get A STATE Drivers License

South Dakota as a graduated driver’s license system with three tiers. You start with a learner’s permit, then a minor’s restricted driver’s license, and finally a full license. To obtain your learner’s permit, you must be 14 years old and bring proof of your identity, social security number, and residence proof to your local DMV. An adult must accompany you and sign your application, and this person must be at least 18 years old and have been driving for one year. You must pass a vision test, along with a 25 question written test with an 80 percent or better.There are interpreters and an oral exam available upon request. You are allowed a total of three attempts to pass both the written and the skills test each time you submit an application and fees. If you fail, you must wait one day to retake them. You must hold this permit for one year and complete 50 hours of supervised driving time, 10 of which are at night. There is a $28 fee for this permit.To obtain your restricted minor’s license, you must be 15 years old and complete a driver’s education course and 50 hours of supervised, documented driving. You must also pass a driving exam, and pass a safe driving South Dakota DMV test, which is the written portion of the exam. The final step is paying a $15 fee. Once you turn 16, your license will automatically turn into an unrestricted license if you have followed these steps.If you recently moved into the state, you have 90 days to pay your $28 fee and take the vision exam to get your license switched over to a South Dakota driver's license.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the STATE Driver's License Test

The best way to pass any test is with proper preparation. The South Dakota permit test and driver’s license tests are no exception. If you want to pass, we suggest you keep the following tips in mind.

Get the essential organized beforehand. The night before your exam, or earlier, make sure you have all of your necessary documentation and fees. There’s no need stressing yourself out or being late because you’re looking for paperwork at the last minute.

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Study like crazy! Between the state driver’s manual and free South Dakota driving test questions like the ones on this site, you need to spend as much time as possible getting to know every single piece of information you can possibly obtain so you won’t be surprised on test day.
Get a good night’s sleep and make sure you eat before the test. You want to be at the top of your game to make sure your mind is clear and sharp on test day. That won’t happen if you’re sleepy or hungry.

Additional Information

Information on the South Dakota DPS (Department of Public Safety)

For information on South Dakota driver’s licenses and testing, you can find more information on the South Dakota Department of Public Safety website at https://dps.sd.gov/.

Phone: 605.773.6883

To find South Dakota Department of Public Safety locations, use the branch locator on our website: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/south-dakota/

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