SD DMV Written Test (#20) - FREE South Dakota DMV Driving Test

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 SD DMV Driver’s Manual, and includes questions on safe driving practices, road rules, road signs and signals. The 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.

1. This road sign means:

Crossroads ahead
There is a detour ahead
The highway ahead is being repaired

2. When they see this sign, drivers should:

increase their speed and keep well to the right.
slow down and keep well to the right.
slow down and keep well to the left.

3. In heavy rain, tires can begin to ride on the water that is on top of the road pavement. This is called:

waterplaning.
rideplaning.
hydroplaning.

4. What is the only effective method to reduce your BAC?

Drinking coffee.
Not drinking over a period of time.
Eating before or while you drink.

5. When drivers see this road sign:

they must come to a complete stop and call the police.
they must not drive past this sign.
they must turn around immediately.

6. When you see this sign you should:

slow your speed and be prepared to stop.
slow your speed and do not pass other vehicles.
increase your speed and try to pass other vehicles.

7. Aggressive driving behaviors can include:

a tendency to drive slow.
erratic lane changes.
excessive following distance.

8. When you make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, if the road you enter has two lanes, you:

can not turn left.
must turn into its right lane.
must turn into its left lane.

9. When entering an interstate highway, you should check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match the flow of traffic, signal and:

slow down gradually.
wait for the lane to be clear.
merge into that gap when safe.

10. Which sign has white letters on a red background?

School zone
Yield
Stop

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SD DMV WRITTEN TEST

SD DMV Driving Test Facts

Number of questions:	25
Correct answers to pass:	20
Passing score:	80%
Minimum age to apply:	14