South Dakota permit test: parking & stopping
Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 5 questions.
You must park on a rural highway. How much road width must be left for other traffic to pass your vehicle?
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Sample parking & stopping questions
You must park on a rural highway. How much road width must be left for other traffic to pass your vehicle?
- A At least 15 feet
- B At least 8 feet
- C At least 20 feet
- D At least 10 feet
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A. At least 15 feet
If parked on a rural highway, leave at least 15 feet of road width for other traffic to pass. Your vehicle must also be visible for at least 500 feet in both directions, with parking lights and taillights on when it is dark.
When parked on a rural highway, from how far away in either direction must your vehicle be visible?
- A At least 200 feet
- B At least 500 feet
- C At least 100 feet
- D At least 1,000 feet
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B. At least 500 feet
A vehicle parked on a rural highway must be visible for at least 500 feet in either direction. Do not stop just over a hill or around a curve where drivers will come upon you without warning.
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You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- A Sharply to the right, toward the curb
- B Straight ahead
- C Sharply to the left, away from the curb
- D It does not matter if the parking brake is set
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C. Sharply to the left, away from the curb
Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels sharply to the left, away from the curb. When facing downhill, or when there is no curb, turn them sharply to the right. That way, if the vehicle starts to roll, it will roll away from traffic.
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You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- A Sharply to the left, away from the curb
- B Slightly left, then set the parking brake
- C Straight ahead
- D Sharply to the right, toward the curb
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D. Sharply to the right, toward the curb
When facing downhill, or when there is no curb, turn the wheels sharply to the right. If the car rolls, it will move toward the curb or edge of the road and away from traffic.