General Driving Knowledge — South Dakota

South Dakota DMV practice test: 470 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. General Driving Knowledge: 62 questions. Updated

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TopicGeneral Driving Knowledge
License testSouth Dakota Car learner's permit test
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Questions (62)

1. If a child is about to run into the street, you should:
  1. Start to prepare to slow down.
  2. Flash your headlights.
  3. Sound a sharp blast of your horn. ✓

Answer: C. Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

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2. Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?
  1. Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.
  2. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone." ✓
  3. Slow down only if you think workers are present.

Answer: B. You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."

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3. How should drivers apply the gas pedal?
  1. Slowly and smoothly ✓
  2. As quickly as possible
  3. By lightly tapping

Answer: A. Slowly and smoothly

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4. Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?
  1. A tunnel
  2. An intersection
  3. A bridge ✓

Answer: C. A bridge

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5. To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:
  1. Parking lights.
  2. Low beam headlights. ✓
  3. Emergency flashers.

Answer: B. Low beam headlights.

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6. Stopping distances and severity of crashes:
  1. Decrease as vehicle speed increases.
  2. Are not affected by vehicle speed.
  3. Increase as vehicle speed increases. ✓

Answer: C. Increase as vehicle speed increases.

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7. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:
  1. The inside rearview mirror.
  2. The outside rearview mirror.
  3. Over your shoulders. ✓

Answer: C. Over your shoulders.

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8. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:
  1. On opposite sides of the steering wheel. ✓
  2. Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
  3. On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

Answer: A. On opposite sides of the steering wheel.

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9. You should allow an extra cushion of space:
  1. When following a station wagon.
  2. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle. ✓
  3. When following a small passenger car.

Answer: B. When following a driver who cannot see the rear of their vehicle.

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10. Which of the following statements is correct?
  1. Use your left foot to brake.
  2. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle. ✓
  3. You should always brake abruptly to ensure stopping.

Answer: B. Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

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