Licensing, Demerits & Penalties — 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. Licensing, Demerits & Penalties: 6 questions.
Graduated licensing conditions, demerit points, suspensions, insurance and fines.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Licensing, Demerits & Penalties |
| License test | South Dakota Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 6 (1% of 470 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (6)
1. If your car's suspension is bad, it can cause:
- Vehicle control problems. ✓
- Squealing brakes.
- Slack in the steering.
Answer: A. Vehicle control problems.
2. Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:
- Only when used on an interstate.
- Only when operated by a minor.
- At all times. ✓
Answer: C. At all times.
3. Accumulating ____ on your license within a 12-month period will result in the suspension of your license.
- 15 points ✓
- 10 points
- Eight points
Answer: A. 15 points
4. You must show proof of insurance to law enforcement:
- Only if you are involved in a collision.
- If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation. ✓
- Only if you are stopped and cited.
Answer: B. If you are involved in a collision or stopped for a citation.
5. When stopped for a traffic violation, a driver must produce:
- Only their insurance and registration.
- Only their license.
- Their license, insurance, and registration. ✓
Answer: C. Their license, insurance, and registration.
6. Accumulating ____ on your license within a 24-month period will result in the suspension of your license.
- 15 points
- 22 points ✓
- 30 points
Answer: B. 22 points
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook