2025 South Dakota Permit Test 3
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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9. You see pedestrians near the road. You should:
Explanation
Watch for any pedestrian who may cross your path. If you see pedestrians near the road where you are driving, slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary.
10. When you see this yellow sign, you should:
Explanation
A five-sided sign indicates that you are near a school. Be aware and stop if children are in the crosswalk.
11. Vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance:
Explanation
South Dakota state law requires all vehicles to be properly registered and insured at all times. Drivers must keep proof of responsibility in the vehicle.
12. When stopped for a traffic violation, a driver must produce:
Explanation
When stopped for a traffic violation, a driver must produce their license, proof of registration, and proof of insurance. Drivers are required to have all three of these documents in a vehicle any time it is being driven.
13. If you are feeling fatigued while driving, you should:
Explanation
When driving, watch for warning signs of fatigue. You are too tired to drive safely if you are struggling to keep your eyes open, drifting from your lane, or turning up the radio and rolling down your windows to keep yourself awake. If you notice these signs, it is a good idea to find a safe place to park so you can refresh yourself with a short nap.
14. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that a divided highway begins ahead. Keep to the right of the median divider.
15. A distraction when driving is:
Explanation
A distraction when driving is anything that takes your attention away from driving. Driver distractions may occur anytime and anywhere. Distracted driving can cause collisions, resulting in property damage, injury, and death.
16. If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:
Explanation
You must yield to pedestrians at all times. If the pedestrians are jaywalking or crossing the street where they should not be, you must still stop for them.
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