South Dakota Permit Practice Test 2

Correct answer: Judgment, vision, and reaction time

Alcohol and other impairing drugs reduce judgment, vision, the ability to distinguish colors, and reaction time. Vision is the most important sense used while driving.

Correct answer: Parent or guardian consent

Parent or guardian consent is required for every application completed by an applicant under the age of 18.

Correct answer: In "park"

Leave an automatic transmission in "park," or a manual transmission in its lowest gear, in addition to setting the parking brake so the vehicle cannot roll.

Correct answer: Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit

On two-lane highways, at least 300 feet before the vehicle you must slow to a speed at least 20 mph below the posted limit (or 5 mph where the limit is 20 mph or less) and proceed with caution.

Correct answer: The driver on the right

At an all-way stop where both of you arrive at the same time, you must yield to the driver on your right.

Correct answer: 7 to 9 hours

Fatigue slows your decisions and affects vision. Before a trip, get adequate sleep — most people need 7 to 9 hours to maintain proper alertness during the day.

Correct answer: Has the same rights and responsibilities as a driver

Bicycles are considered vehicles when on roadways. A bicyclist has the same rights, privileges, and responsibilities as a driver, and is expected to follow the same rules of the road.

Correct answer: After a complete stop, if it is safe and no sign prohibits the turn

If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a complete stop if it is safe to do so and there is no sign prohibiting turning on red. Yield to all traffic, including pedestrians and bicyclists, before proceeding.

Correct answer: Adjusting speed for roadway and traffic conditions, keeping an adequate following interval, and obeying speed limits

Driving safely means adjusting the vehicle speed for roadway and traffic conditions, providing an adequate following interval, and obeying the appropriate speed limits.

Correct answer: Search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, and vehicles, and signal your intentions

When turning, search all corners for traffic controls, pedestrians, other vehicles, and signal your intentions. Enter the lane closest to the direction you want to go and look through the turn.

Correct answer: 0.02%

Vision is impacted at 0.02% blood alcohol content (BAC) for all drivers. Alcohol blurs vision, slows the ability to focus, and reduces the ability to judge distance and speed.

Correct answer: Within 90 days of establishing residency

If you have a valid out-of-state noncommercial license, you must apply for a South Dakota driver license within 90 days of establishing residency. (A CDL holder has only 30 days.)

Correct answer: The parking brake could freeze in the "on" position

A possible exception to always setting the parking brake is in cold weather, when the brake could freeze in the "on" position. If you leave it off, still leave the vehicle in its lowest gear or in "park."

Correct answer: Amber, yellow, or blue

In addition to red emergency signals, the Move-Over Law covers any stopped vehicle using amber, yellow, or blue warning lights — a broad rule that includes tow trucks, utility vehicles, and maintenance vehicles.

Correct answer: Yield to drivers already on the public highway

You must yield to drivers on a public highway when you are entering the highway from a driveway or private road.

Correct answer: About every 100 miles or 2 hours

To avoid fatigue on a trip, plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours. If you start feeling tired, pull off and take a 15- to 20-minute nap.

Correct answer: Three feet

Under SDCL 32-26-26.1, a driver overtaking a bicycle must allow at least three feet of separation where the posted limit is 35 mph or less, and at least six feet where the limit is greater than 35 mph.

Correct answer: The light is about to turn red; stop if you can do so safely

A steady yellow light means the signal is about to change to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so; if you are already in the intersection when it appears, continue through rather than stopping.

Correct answer: Only in ideal driving conditions — reduce speed when conditions require it

The maximum limit should be driven only in ideal driving conditions. You must reduce your speed when conditions require it — for example on slippery roads, or during rain, snow, ice, or fog.

Correct answer: Identify and enter the correct lane, and stay in that lane until the turn is completed

For multiple lanes turning, identify and enter the lane from which you will turn, and stay in that lane until the turn is completed.