2024 South Dakota Permit Test 7
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. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
Explanation
When you follow so closely behind a truck that you cannot see the truck driver’s side view mirrors, the trucker cannot see you and has no way of knowing you are there. Tailgating a truck, or any vehicle, is dangerous because you take away your own cushion of safety if the vehicle in front of you stops quickly.
18. Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
Explanation
Reduce your speed and be prepared to slow down or stop for highway equipment. Driving carefully through work zones improves safety for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and road workers.
19. If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
Explanation
You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.
20. In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:
Explanation
You should be extra careful when turning and stopping during the first half hour of rain. At this point, the oil from cars has not yet washed off the pavement and could be forming a slippery mixture with the rain.
21. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:
Explanation
When approaching a yield sign, drivers must give the right-of-way to traffic already in the lanes that they intend to enter or cross. Drivers should be prepared to stop when approaching a yield sign but may continue without stopping if there is no conflicting traffic.
22. If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:
Explanation
Even when you signal, you should not assume that the space you want to occupy is free or that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.
23. "No passing zone" signs tell drivers:
Explanation
If you come across a "No passing zone" sign, it is not legal to pass in the indicated area. You are likely driving in an area with restricted visibility where it would be unsafe to pass another vehicle.
24. If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:
Explanation
If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up in the travel lane or on the shoulder. Continue to drive to the next exit or crossroad. Drivers do not expect a vehicle to be backing toward them on the roadway and doing so will likely cause a collision.
25. You may be able to identify an aggressive driver by:
Explanation
