South Dakota Full Mock Test

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This mock test will select random questions from our database, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated time limit. You will be shown correct answers and an explanation for each question at the end of the quiz.

Each question approximates the style and type used for your real knowledge test and comes from one of the following categories: Occupant Protection, Traffic Controls, Laws and Rules of the Road, Visual Search, Lane Control, Turns, Parking, Safe Driving Practices, Vehicle Positioning, Sharing the Road, Special Driving Situations, Handling Emergencies, Driver Readiness, Alcohol and Drugs, Additional Driving Laws/Rules.

Instructions:

1. The test will begin after you select the Start Quiz button below.
2. For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
3. Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
4. A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click Submit to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Ready? Click Start Quiz to begin.

What should you do when approaching a crosswalk, even if no pedestrian is immediately visible?

Assume the crossing is clear if traffic ahead is moving.

Scan for pedestrians and be prepared to slow or stop.

Drive onto the crosswalk before checking both sides.

Increase speed to clear the crossing quickly.

None

What does the 2+ requirement on this HOV sign mean?

Vehicles must travel at twice the normal speed.

The lane may only be used for two hours each day.

Only two vehicles may use the lane at once.

A vehicle must have at least two occupants to use the lane when the restriction applies.

None

Why should you keep your front wheels straight while waiting to make a left turn?

If you are hit from behind, you are less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It allows other vehicles to pass you on the left.

It makes your turn sharper.

It reduces tire wear.

None

You are too close to stop safely when a green signal changes to yellow. What should you do?

Accelerate as hard as possible.

Continue through the intersection cautiously.

Brake sharply and stop in the intersection.

Reverse away from the signal.

None

After stopping at a flashing red signal, what should you do?

Reverse away from the intersection.

Yield as required and proceed when safe.

Remain stopped until the signal changes to green.

Proceed immediately because you have already stopped.

None

Which headlights should you normally use when driving in fog?

High-beam headlights.

Low-beam headlights.

Hazard warning lights instead of headlights.

Parking lights only.

None

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking?

Parking in a legal marked parking space.

Parking where a “No Parking” sign prohibits it.

Parking in a designated parking lot.

Parking in your own driveway.

None

Which road user is generally least affected by crosswinds?

A standard passenger car.

A motorcyclist.

A high-sided truck.

A bicyclist.

None

What can a standard breath alcohol test detect?

Whether a driver is too tired to drive.

Whether alcohol is present in a driver's breath.

Whether a driver has used any illegal drug.

Whether a driver has taken prescription medication.

None

10.

There is a STOP sign and a crosswalk but no marked stop line. Where should you stop?

In the center of the crosswalk.

Beside the STOP sign regardless of its location.

After driving through the crosswalk.

Before entering the crosswalk.

None

11.

What is the purpose of the three-second following-distance rule?

To determine how quickly you should change lanes.

To tell you how long you have to overtake another vehicle.

To measure how long you should wait at a stop sign.

To help you estimate a safe gap behind the vehicle ahead.

None

12.

What should a driver do before moving a vehicle carrying passengers?

Make sure occupants are properly restrained using restraints appropriate for their age and size.

Check only that front-seat occupants are restrained.

Allow adult passengers to decide whether restraints are necessary.

Require seat belts only when traveling on a highway.

None

13.

Your view of cross traffic is blocked as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and move forward only when you can see that it is safe.

Move into the opposing lane for a better view.

Sound your horn and enter without reducing speed.

Maintain the posted speed because cross traffic must yield.

None

14.

What is an IID?

An illuminated intersection detector.

An ignition interlock device.

An impaired-driver identification card.

An automatic emergency braking system.

None

15.

What risk may exist if a child is positioned too close to a side air bag?

Side air bags present no risk to children.

The child should lean against the air-bag area for greater protection.

A seat belt is unnecessary when a side air bag is fitted.

Deployment could cause serious or potentially fatal injury.

None

16.

What is the meaning of this sign?

Your type of vehicle is prohibited from this road.

The road surface is damaged.

You are entering or traveling against the lawful direction of traffic.

The road changes from paved to unpaved.

None

17.

Why should you avoid coasting in neutral or with the clutch disengaged? (Select all that apply)

It increases engine braking.

You may rely more heavily on the brakes to control your speed.

It may be more difficult to select the appropriate gear quickly when needed.

It gives you better control of the vehicle.

18.

Where would you expect to find an Emergency Notification System sign like the one shown?

At a rest area.

At every YIELD sign.

At every traffic signal.

At a railroad or light-rail grade crossing.

None

19.

What should you do before changing lanes?

Turn on your hazard lights.

Signal your intention to change lanes.

Sound your horn continuously.

Slow to a stop in your lane.

None

20.

What should you do when a law enforcement officer signals you to pull over?

Stop immediately in the traffic lane.

Pull over safely and stop as soon as it is practical to do so.

Ignore the officer unless you believe you committed an offense.

Speed up until you reach your destination.

None

21.

You are driving on a narrow road that is only wide enough for one vehicle and an oncoming vehicle approaches. What should you do?

Use a suitable passing place or pullout and, if necessary and safe, reverse to one.

Stop and always require the other driver to reverse.

Continue because the vehicle travelling downhill always has priority.

Try to squeeze past the other vehicle.

None

22.

Which of the following is a common way for a driver or vehicle owner to demonstrate financial responsibility?

Motor vehicle liability insurance.

A recent bank statement.

A credit card with sufficient available balance.

A personal check kept in the vehicle.

None

23.

Why should you reduce your speed before entering a turn?

So vehicles behind you must stop.

Because every turn has a lower posted speed limit.

So you can accelerate sharply halfway through the turn.

So you can maintain better control throughout the turn.

None

24.

Which light signal indicates that a car is reversing or preparing to reverse?

None

25.

Which actions can help prevent conflict or anger between drivers? Select all that apply.

Deliberately prevent another driver from changing lanes.

Avoid unnecessary use of the horn.

Avoid tailgating other vehicles.

Use your horn whenever another driver annoys you.

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