2025 South Dakota Permit Test 16
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Dakota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/south-dakota/car.
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17. If your car begins to skid out of control, you should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to skid, stay off the brakes. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is back under your control and moving safely down the road.
18. What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from the body?
Explanation
The only way to remove the effects of alcohol from the body is to let time pass. Eating, drinking coffee, or taking a shower will not speed up this process.
19. When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:
Explanation
A traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow light indicates that you should be alert and proceed with caution. Slow down when approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal.
20. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:
Explanation
Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles without looking. A driver may begin moving their vehicle before realizing you are there.
21. When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.
Explanation
When parallel parking, your wheels should be parallel to and within one foot of the curb. Only park where you will not be disruptive to traffic and where drivers can clearly see your vehicle from both directions.
22. After you have passed a vehicle moving in the same direction, it is safe to move back into the right lane:
Explanation
When passing, you should not return to your original lane until you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. Always check your blind spots before moving back into your original lane.
23. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:
Explanation
You should always slow down before entering a curve. You may not be able to see hazards ahead and braking in a curve may cause your vehicle to skid.
24. Construction zone signs are generally:
Explanation
All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background with black letters or symbols. These signs are found on the right side of the road, or on both the left and right sides if the roadway is a divided highway.
25. When driving in work zones, you should:
Explanation
