South Dakota permit test: night, weather & hazards
Headlights, rain, fog, ice, skids, glare and other hazards. 5 questions.
When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?
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Sample night, weather & hazards questions
When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?
- A When you come within 1,000 feet of it
- B Only if the other driver flashes their lights
- C When you come within 500 feet of it
- D When you come within 200 feet of it
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C. When you come within 500 feet of it
Dim your high beams whenever you come within 500 feet (about one block) of an oncoming vehicle. Also use low beams when you are within 500 feet behind another vehicle.
Which headlights should you use when driving in fog or heavy snow?
- A High beams
- B Parking lights only
- C No lights, to reduce glare
- D Low beams
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D. Low beams
Use low beams in fog, snow or heavy rain. High beams reflect off the moisture and cause glare that makes it harder to see ahead. Fog lights, if you have them, can be used too.
When are deer collisions most common in South Dakota?
- A In January and February, overnight
- B In June and July, around midday
- C In October and November, around dusk and dawn
- D In April and May, during rush hour
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C. In October and November, around dusk and dawn
Deer are the second most commonly struck object in South Dakota. Be especially alert in October and November, the months with the most car/deer crashes, and at dusk and dawn when deer are most active.
What does the manual say about using cruise control on slippery roads?
- A Never use it
- B Use it only on gravel roads
- C Use it only below 45 mph
- D Use it to keep a steady, gentle speed
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A. Never use it
South Dakota's winter tips say: use your head, use your feet, and never use cruise control on slippery roads. Control your speed yourself, drive well below the posted limit, and brake gently.