South Dakota Permit Practice Test 6
25 questions written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
On a road posted at 35 mph or less, how much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist going your way?
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About this test
These questions were written from the South Dakota Driver License Manual. 9 of the 20 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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On a road posted at 35 mph or less, how much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist going your way?
- A At least 2 feet
- B At least 6 feet
- C At least 3 feet
- D No set distance, just enough to clear the bike
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C. At least 3 feet
South Dakota law requires at least three feet between your vehicle (including mirrors) and a bicycle you pass when the limit is 35 mph or less, and six feet when the limit is higher. Violating the law is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
At least how far before an intersection must you signal a turn in South Dakota?
- A 500 feet
- B 200 feet
- C 50 feet
- D 100 feet
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D. 100 feet
All drivers must signal at least 100 feet before an intersection when turning or changing lanes. At higher speeds, signalling 4 to 5 seconds before the turn is better, because you cover 100 feet very quickly.
After passing a vehicle, when is it safe to return to your lane?
- A When the other driver flashes the headlights
- B After counting two seconds from starting the pass
- C As soon as your rear bumper clears its front bumper
- D When you can see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror
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D. When you can see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror
Leave enough room before moving back. When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane.
If you are under 21, at what BAC can you be arrested under South Dakota's zero tolerance law?
- A 0.05%
- B 0.04%
- C 0.02%
- D 0.08%
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C. 0.02%
In South Dakota, drivers under 21 can be arrested for alcohol impairment at 0.02% BAC. It is already illegal for them to buy, possess or drink alcohol, so the law leaves almost no room for drinking and driving.
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You want to turn left and see a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?
- A Turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
- B Make a U-turn only, then continue
- C Stop and wait until the arrow turns steady green
- D Turn without slowing down, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
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A. Turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
A flashing yellow left-turn arrow means you may cautiously enter the intersection and turn when it is safe, after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a green light at the same time.