After moving to South Dakota with a valid out-of-state non-commercial license, how soon must you apply for a South Dakota license?
Correct answer: Within 90 days
Holders of a valid out-of-state non-commercial license must apply within 90 days of establishing residency (30 days for CDL holders).
Source: The Driver License – Licensing Requirements
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Question 2
During which hours may a Restricted Minor’s Permit holder drive with parental permission but without an adult?
Correct answer: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The restricted minor’s permit allows driving from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with the parent’s permission; from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. a parent must be in the front seat.
Source: Types of Driver’s Licenses and Driver’s Permits
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Question 3
What must you carry in the vehicle as evidence of financial responsibility?
Correct answer: An insurance policy or card with company, number and dates
Written evidence (insurance policy or ID card showing company, policy number and coverage dates) must be in the vehicle and shown to officers on request.
Source: Financial Responsibility
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Question 4
At what BAC is an adult driver in violation of South Dakota law?
Correct answer: 0.08% or more
A BAC of 0.08% or more (0.02% if under 21) is evidence of driving under the influence.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
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Question 5
You are already in the intersection when the light turns yellow. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue through the intersection
If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through.
Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals
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Question 6
When making a left turn, whom must you yield to?
Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing lane
Yield the right-of-way to drivers in the opposing traffic lane when you are making a left turn.
Source: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right-of-Way
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Question 7
From what part of the lane should you make a right turn?
Correct answer: The right-most portion of the lane
Avoid swinging wide; always turn right from the right-most portion of the lane.
Source: General Driving – Turning and Turnabouts
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Question 8
On a curve, when should you reduce your speed?
Correct answer: Before entering the curve
Always reduce speed before entering a curve; hard braking after entry could cause the tires to lose traction.
Source: Speed Management & Stopping Distance
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Question 9
What minimum following distance does the South Dakota manual recommend?
Correct answer: 4 seconds
Always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.
Source: Cushion of Space (Space Management)
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Question 10
When parked on a rural highway, how much road width must be left for other traffic?
Correct answer: At least 15 feet
If parked on a rural highway, leave at least 15 feet of road width for traffic, and the vehicle must be visible 500 feet in each direction.
Source: Parking
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Question 11
Who must wear seatbelts in South Dakota under the general seatbelt law?
Correct answer: The driver and front-seat passengers
It is illegal to drive or be a front-seat passenger without a seatbelt; children under 18 must also be restrained.
Source: Using Seatbelts & Child Passenger Safety Laws
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Question 12
How do you use anti-lock brakes (ABS) in an emergency stop?
Correct answer: Press hard and keep steady pressure
Press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressure; vibration and clicking are normal, and you can still steer.
Source: Emergency Situations and Avoiding Crashes
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Question 13
What following distance should you keep behind a motorcycle?
Correct answer: At least 4 seconds, more if wet
Allow a minimum 4-second following distance behind a motorcycle, or more in wet conditions.
Source: Sharing the Road – Motorcyclists
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Question 14
What is the youngest age at which you may obtain a South Dakota driver license or permit?
Correct answer: 14
You may obtain a driver license (starting with an instruction permit) if you are at least 14 years of age and meet the other requirements.
Source: The Driver License – Licensing Requirements
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Question 15
Who may ride as a passenger during the first 6 months on a Restricted Minor’s Permit?
Correct answer: Only immediate family or household members
No passengers are allowed except immediate family or members of household for the first 6 months on the restricted permit.
Source: Types of Driver’s Licenses and Driver’s Permits
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Question 16
What is the penalty for failing to maintain proof of financial responsibility in South Dakota?
Correct answer: Misdemeanor, 30-day to 1-year suspension, SR22 for 3 years
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 30 days jail, $100 fine or both), suspension of 30 days to one year, and SR22 filing for 3 years.
Source: Financial Responsibility
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Question 17
How long can you lose your license for refusing a BAC test in South Dakota?
Correct answer: One year
Under the implied consent law you can lose your driver’s license for one year if you refuse to take a BAC test.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
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Question 18
What does a red arrow mean?
Correct answer: Stop; do not go in the arrow’s direction
A red arrow means you must stop and cannot go in its direction until the red arrow goes out and a green arrow or light comes on.
Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals
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Question 19
Entering a public highway from a private road or driveway, you must:
Correct answer: Yield to drivers on the highway
Yield to drivers on a public highway when entering from a driveway or private road.
Source: Rules of the Road – Yielding Right-of-Way
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Question 20
When several lanes are turning together, what should you do?
Correct answer: Stay in your lane until the turn is complete
With multiple turning lanes, identify and enter your lane, and stay in it until the turn is completed.