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South Dakota Permit Test: Parking Practice Questions
Parking on hills, curb colors and where parking is not allowed.
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Question 1
When parked on a rural highway, how much road width must be left for other traffic?
At least 15 feet
At least 5 feet
At least 30 feet
At least one full lane plus shoulder
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
Question 2
A vehicle parked on a rural highway must be visible from how far in either direction?
100 feet
500 feet
200 feet
1,000 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
The vehicle must be visible for at least 500 feet in either direction, with parking lights and taillights on after dark.
Source: Parking
Question 3
Parking uphill next to a curb, how should you turn your wheels?
Sharply to the right
Straight ahead
Toward the curb
Sharply to the left
Correct answer: Sharply to the left
Turn the wheels sharply to the left if there is a curb and you are facing uphill.
Source: Parking
Question 4
Parking downhill (with or without a curb), how should you turn your wheels?
Sharply to the right
Sharply to the left
Straight ahead
Away from the shoulder
Correct answer: Sharply to the right
Turn the wheels sharply to the right if there is no curb or if facing downhill, so a rolling car goes away from traffic.
Source: Parking
Question 5
After parallel parking, how close should your vehicle be to the curb?
Within 3 feet
Within 24 inches
Touching the curb
Within 12 inches
Correct answer: Within 12 inches
When finished, the vehicle should be within 12 inches of the curb and at least 2 feet from parked vehicles.
Source: Parking
Question 6
When might you choose to leave the parking brake off?
When parked on a steep hill
When parked overnight in a garage
Whenever you have an automatic
In cold weather when it could freeze on
Correct answer: In cold weather when it could freeze on
In cold weather the parking brake could freeze in the on position, so you may leave it off, but keep the car in park or lowest gear.
Source: Parking
Question 7
Which side should you get out of a parked car on, if possible?
The street side
Either side, it does not matter
The side nearer the driver
The curb side
Correct answer: The curb side
Get out on the curb side if possible; if not, check for traffic before opening the street-side door.
Source: Parking
Question 8
Where is it illegal to park near a runaway truck ramp?
Within a mile of it
On the opposite shoulder
Nowhere; it is allowed
On the ramp or in its entrance
Correct answer: On the ramp or in its entrance
Never park on a runaway truck ramp or in its entrance; it is illegal and can deny a truck its escape route.
Source: Large Trucks and Buses
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