South Dakota Permit Test Marathon (All Questions)

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What is the youngest age at which you can get a South Dakota Instruction Permit?

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These questions were written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual. 69 of the 123 South Dakota questions in this test cover rules that are specific to South Dakota or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. What is the youngest age at which you can get a South Dakota Instruction Permit?

    • A 15
    • B 13
    • C 16
    • D 14
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    D. 14

    In South Dakota you can get an Instruction Permit at 14 by passing the vision and knowledge tests. A parent or guardian must consent for anyone under 18, and the permit only allows driving with a qualified adult beside you.

    Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 8

  2. How many points in any 12 consecutive months can lead to a South Dakota license suspension?

    • A 10 points
    • B 15 points
    • C 22 points
    • D 12 points
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    B. 15 points

    A driver who collects 15 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 22 points in any 24 consecutive months, is subject to suspension. A hearing is available on request before the suspension.

    Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 14

  3. For a South Dakota driver 21 or older, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is evidence of driving under the influence?

    • A 0.02% or more
    • B 0.10% or more
    • C 0.05% or more
    • D 0.08% or more
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    D. 0.08% or more

    A BAC of 0.08% or more is evidence that an adult was driving under the influence. You can still be convicted of impaired driving below 0.08%, because impairment starts with the first drink.

    Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 20

  4. As a South Dakota Instruction Permit holder, which phone use is allowed while you drive on a public road?

    • A Hands-free calls only
    • B None; you may not use any type of wireless communication device
    • C Calls to a parent or guardian only
    • D Texting only while stopped at a red light
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    B. None; you may not use any type of wireless communication device

    Instruction Permit holders may not use any type of wireless communication device while driving on public roads. New drivers need all of their attention for the driving task, so even hands-free use is off-limits.

    Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 8

  5. Under South Dakota's seat belt law, who must wear a seat belt in a passenger vehicle?

    • A The driver, every front-seat passenger, and anyone under 18
    • B Everyone in the vehicle, of any age, in any seat
    • C Only drivers and passengers under 18
    • D Only the driver
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    A. The driver, every front-seat passenger, and anyone under 18

    South Dakota requires all operators, front-seat passengers and children under 18 to wear proper restraints while the vehicle is moving. Adults in the back seat are not covered by the law, but the manual urges everyone to buckle up.

    Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, page 26