Before returning to your original lane after passing, you must make sure you are not dangerously close to the vehicle you have just passed. When you can see both of the vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror, you may have enough room to return to the lane.

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

Cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

Have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper.

Anytime you want to merge with other drivers, you need to find a gap large enough for you to safely enter into the flow of traffic. You should not stop on the entrance ramp to an interstate highway unless there are no gaps into which you may safely merge.

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

Merge across two lanes at once.

Always stop before entering the highway.

Because large trucks require more time to accelerate than smaller vehicles, trucks can lose speed driving up long or steep hills. Be cautious when driving behind a large truck and be sure to give the vehicle additional space, especially when driving on an incline.

Driving up long or steep hills.

Driving in long, gradual curves.

Driving down long, gradual hills.

While it can create special problems for large vehicles, strong wind can cause problems for all drivers. Wind can lower visibility by blowing dirt and dust into the roadway, but it can sometimes also physically move a vehicle.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

Generally affect only the movement of large vehicles.

Only cause visibility problems.

Can cause problems for all vehicles.

When a protected turn arrow changes from green to yellow, drivers must prepare to yield to oncoming traffic. A yellow arrow indicates that the protected left turn is ending.

Drivers should prepare to yield to oncoming traffic.

The protected left turn is about to end.

Remember that all medications, prescription or over-the-counter, are potentially dangerous and could impair your driving. Over-the-counter medicines that you take for colds and allergies can make you drowsy and affect your driving ability. It is your responsibility to know how your medication affects your ability to drive.

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.

Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.

Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.

You should always slow down before entering a curve. You may not be able to see hazards ahead and braking in a curve may cause your vehicle to skid.

Slow to a safe speed before the curve.

Slow to the posted speed limit for the freeway.

Wait until you have entered the curve to begin braking.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. These signs alert drivers to areas where bicycles may be crossing.

Stop only if other cars are approaching.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers must slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. Be alert to crossing traffic and pedestrians.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Wait for the green light before proceeding.

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully.

Stop before crossing the intersection.

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 11

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in South Dakota. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for South Dakota please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/south-dakota/car.

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 11

Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in South dakota

17. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

18. You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

19. Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

20. Sudden wind gusts on highways:

21. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

22. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

23. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

24. This road sign means:

25. If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Insurance is Mandatory in South Dakota

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 11

Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in South dakota

17. When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

18. You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

19. Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

20. Sudden wind gusts on highways:

21. What does a traffic signal with a yellow left arrow indicate?

22. Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

23. You exit the freeway on a ramp that curves downhill. You should:

24. This road sign means:

25. If you come to an intersection controlled by a flashing yellow light, you must:

Insurance is Mandatory in South Dakota

1. Are You Currently insured ?

2. Married ?

3. Do you own your Home?

4. Do you have more than 1 car ?

5. Have you or a Family Member Honorably Served in U.S. Military ?