SOUTH DAKOTA DMV WRITTEN TEST
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All residents who operate a motor vehicle on any South Dakota street or highway must have an South Dakota driver’s license or learner's permit. To obtain an instruction permit, you must be at least 14 years of age and pass the vision and knowledge test. The South Dakota written test covers the contents of the South Dakota Driver's Manual, and includes questions on safe driving practices, road rules, road signs and signals. The SD DMV knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you must score 80% or higher (at least 20 correct answers) to pass. Practice with this sample DMV test to get ready for the official South Dakota written test.
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You are driving and it begins to rain. You should:
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Drive close behind the vehicle ahead.
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Slow down and increase your following distance.
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Drive the speed limit.
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To prevent a fatigue-related crash while driving:
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Drive at night when there are not as many vehicles on the roadway.
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Find a safe parking area to take a 15 to 20 minute nap.
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Continue driving so you will reach your destination sooner.
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3.
Which statement about large trucks and buses is true?
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Large vehicles take longer to stop and accelerate.
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Large vehicles have much larger blind spots than cars.
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All of the above.
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When changing lanes, check your blind spot by:
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Using both your side mirrrors.
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Turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
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Checking the inside rear-view mirror.
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5.
When a school bus stops to unload children on a divided highway, are the vehicles traveling in the same direction as the bus required to stop?
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Yes, if you are in a school zone.
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Yes, always.
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No, only vehicles traveling in the opposite direction have to stop.
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