2025 South Dakota Permit Test 23
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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17. You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. What should you do first?
Explanation
If your vehicle leaves the roadway, hold the steering wheel firmly, release the gas pedal, and gently apply the brakes. Wait until your speed has reduced, check the traffic, and look for a place to safely return to the roadway by merging back into traffic. Overcompensating by jerking the wheel to return to the roadway can cause you to lose control of your vehicle or may cause your car to go into other lanes of traffic.
18. When driving in fog or mist, never put your headlights on the high beam setting because:
Explanation
In foggy or misty conditions, you should not use your headlights on their high beam setting because the light will be reflected back into your eyes.
19. To avoid glare from the headlights of an approaching car:
Explanation
You should avoid looking toward the bright lights of an oncoming vehicle by glancing toward the right side of the road. After looking briefly toward the side of the road, continue looking ahead to check on the position of the other vehicle.
20. If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:
Explanation
When parking uphill on a road that does not have a curb, your front wheels should be turned to the right (toward the edge of the road). This will ensure that the vehicle will roll off of the road if the brakes fail.
21. Crosswalks are:
Explanation
Crosswalks exist whether the lines are marked or unmarked. You must stop behind a crosswalk to allow any pedestrians to cross.
22. This sign means:
Explanation
Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn of actual or possible hazards. The color orange is used for warning signs usually found in construction or maintenance areas.
23. To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:
Explanation
Both hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel. This position is comfortable and promotes safe turning on high-speed roadways.
24. Drivers may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.
Explanation
There are many areas where you cannot park. You should not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
25. Drivers should use their high beam headlights:
Explanation
High beam headlights let you see twice as far as low beam headlights. It is important to use high beams on unfamiliar roads, in construction areas, or where there may be people along the side of the road. Only use high beams if other vehicles are not nearby.
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