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

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

4-second rule

2-second rule

1-second rule

3-second rule

2 / 25

On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used _____.

by slow-moving vehicles

for stopping vehicles in an emergency

for passing slower vehicles

by heavy trucks

3 / 25

When you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

lock the ignition and remove the ignition key

stop the engine

all of these answers are correct

set the parking brake

4 / 25

You can request a hearing within _____days after receiving a notice of suspension or revocation following an arrest for BAC or DWI.

5 / 25

You should____when wanting to take an immediate right turn in a roundabout with multiple lanes.

signal with your left turn signal

always enter in the right hand lane

always enter in the left hand lane

enter any of the available lanes

6 / 25

When should you use your horn?

to show other drivers that they made a mistake

when necessary to avoid accidents

when another driver is driving too slowly

when you get upset by another driver

7 / 25

Passing another vehicle on left side of the roadway is not allowed:

on one-way streets

at a railroad crossing

on two-lane roads

on roads without center lines

8 / 25

You must_______when a traffic signal is a steady yellow light.

increase your speed to get through the intersection before the light changes

decrease your speed as you drive through the intersection

proceed through the intersection, even if a stop can be made safely

come to a stop if you can do so safely and remain stopped until there is a green signal or a green arrow appears

9 / 25

To check your blind spots while driving you must:

look over your shoulder by turning your head

look in your side mirrors

look in your rearview mirror

decrease your speed

10 / 25

You should______when approaching a school.

watch out for children crossing the street

all of these answers are correct

be extra cautious

watch out for school buses

11 / 25

You must_____when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches you from behind.

decrease your speed and drive on the far right edge of the road

decrease your speed and remain in your lane

come to a stop after pulling over to the right edge of the road

maintain your speed

12 / 25

Which of these statements is incorrect?

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

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

some towns and cities do not allow u-turns

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

13 / 25

When you approach a school, you should:

all of these answers are correct

look for children crossing the street

look for school buses

be extra careful

14 / 25

When you see a stop sign at a railroad crossing, you must stop _________ of the railroad tracks.

within 15 to 50 feet

within 10 to 45 feet

within 5 to 50 feet

within 15 to 20 feet

15 / 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:

60 days

five days

30 days

15 days

16 / 25

The stopping distance of a vehicle is equal to:

the sum of the following distance and braking distance

the sum of the following distance and the reaction distance

the braking distance

the sum of the reaction distance and braking distance

17 / 25

You should_____when your vehicle begins to hydroplane.

slam on your brakes

none of these answers are correct

apply pressure to the accelerator

gradually slow down

18 / 25

When you reach a marked or unmarked crossing, you must yield and watch for:

heavy vehicles

pedestrians

slow-moving vehicles

trucks

19 / 25

The four parts of the driver's examination consists of:

a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a vehicle test, and a fitness test

a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a road test, and a vehicle test

a written test on traffic signs, a vision test, a vehicle test, and a fitness test

a written test on traffic laws, a vision test, a road sign test, and a driving test

20 / 25

When entering a highway, you must use the entrance ramp and __________ to increase your speed to match the speed of the other vehicles on the highway.

deceleration lane

uncontrolled access path

shoulder lane

acceleration lane

21 / 25

You must always______when approaching a roundabout intersection.

yield to any traffic already in the circle and any pedestrians in the crosswalk

drive in a clockwise direction

turn on your left turn signal to signal your intent to exit

enter by turning left into the circle

22 / 25

What does this sign indicate?

you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street

turning left at the intersection is not allowed

road or street ahead is for one-way traffic do not drive into it

making a u-turn at the intersection is not allowed

23 / 25

Danger areas around trucks where collisions are more likely to occur are known as:

blind-spots

no-spots

no-zones

blind-zones

24 / 25

Where is the most likely place you would encounter this sign?

when in an area where theft of trucks is commonplace

when ascending a long steep grade such as traveling up a mountain

in an area where student drivers are practicing for their CDL

when descending a long steep grade such as traveling down a mountain

25 / 25

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

hit the brakes

slow down gradually

press down on your accelerator

all of these answers are correct

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/

South Dakota Driving Test & Driver’s License Helpful Links

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South Dakota Driving Practice Test

Drivers License

How To Get A STATE Drivers License

Pass The Test

How To Pass the STATE Driver's License Test

Additional Information

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

South Dakota Driving Test & Driver’s License Helpful Links

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South Dakota
Driving Practice Test