Before merging into interstate traffic, you should identify a gap, accelerate to the speed of traffic, and signal. Merge into the gap when it is safe to do so. Be alert to other traffic and do not expect other drivers to clear the lane.

Expect traffic to allow you to proceed into the lane, since you have the right-of-way.

Wait for the lane to clear before merging.

Keep a space between your vehicle and parked vehicles. A person may step out of a parked vehicle or out from between the parked vehicles without looking. A driver may begin moving their vehicle before realizing you are there.

Be prepared for a person or vehicle to unexpectedly enter your lane.

Expect all other drivers and pedestrians to respect your right-of-way.

Drive closely to the parked vehicles to allow more room for moving traffic.

When driving under snowy or icy conditions, you should make speed and directional changes gradually. Never use cruise control when driving on snow or ice because your tires may lose contact with the road and you will lose control of your vehicle.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

It is safe to use your cruise control.

Make speed and directional changes more gradually than you would otherwise.

Drive as you would under normal conditions.

Before changing lanes, it is very important to check behind you. You should look over your shoulder to ensure that you are not getting in the way of vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Before changing lanes, you should also ensure that no drivers are attempting to drive into the same spot from a different lane.

Never look over your right shoulder.

Always slow down in your traffic lane.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. They alert you to conditions that are immediately ahead. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming winding road.

There is a series of curves ahead.

No turns are allowed on the road.

There is a series of curves ahead.

Pedestrians using guide dogs or white canes (with or without a red tip) must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

Drivers must obey special signs or instructions given by flaggers. They are in place to keep drivers and workers safe.

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

Security guards patrolling parking lots.

Other drivers whose vehicles are broken down on the roadway.

Flaggers (signal persons) at construction sites.

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2025 South Dakota Permit Test 19

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.

Number of Tests 24

Number of Question 25

Passing Score 20

2025 South Dakota Permit Test 19

1. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

2. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

3. Drivers turning left must yield to:

4. When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

5. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

6. This sign tells you that:

7. You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

8. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

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 19

1. When entering the interstate, check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane, adjust your speed to match traffic, signal, and:

2. When passing a row of parked vehicles, you should:

3. Drivers turning left must yield to:

4. When driving under snowy or icy conditions:

5. Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

6. This sign tells you that:

7. You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

8. Drivers are required to obey instructions from:

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 ?