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.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
1.
Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?
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Blind spots are visible from your side-view mirrors.
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The larger the vehicle the larger the blind spots.
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Vehicles with extended side-view mirrors don't have any blind spots.
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2.
In order to be prepared for anything coming up in the road ahead, drivers should:
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Focus on the left side of the road.
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Scan the road for traffic conditions and possible hazards.
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Drive with the right foot resting lightly on the brake pedal.
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You may find several of these signs:
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Just before a divided highway ends.
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On the outside of a sharp curve.
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On the inside of a sharp curve.
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How far before a turn must you signal?
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500 feet.
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100 feet.
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250 feet.
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5.
You are traveling on a two-lane road and you want to pass a bicyclist who is ahead of you to your right. An oncoming vehicle is approaching. You should:
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Honk your horn to warn the bicyclist.
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Keep driving, you have the right-of-way.
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Slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.