South Dakota Permit Practice Test 3

Correct answer: Never let them drive

The best advice is not to drive any kind of vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs. Never let a friend or relative drive if they have been drinking.

Correct answer: Always have the driver license in their immediate possession and display it on demand of a peace officer

Every licensee shall always have their driver license in their immediate possession when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of a judge, magistrate, or peace officer.

Correct answer: At least 15 feet

When parked on a rural highway there must be at least 15 feet of road width for other traffic to pass, and the vehicle must be visible for at least 500 feet in either direction.

Correct answer: A Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and/or time in county jail

A violation of the Move-Over Law is a Class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine and/or time in county jail.

Correct answer: Drivers already on the limited-access or interstate highway

When on the entrance or acceleration ramp of a limited-access or interstate highway, you must yield to drivers already on the highway.

Correct answer: Prohibited by state law

A distraction is anything that takes your attention away from driving. Texting, reading texts, and social networking while driving are prohibited by state law.

Correct answer: Six feet

SDCL 32-26-26.1 requires at least six feet of separation when passing a bicycle if the posted limit is greater than 35 mph. Maintain that separation until you are safely past.

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow traffic light means slow down and proceed with caution.

Correct answer: Reduce speed before entering the curve, then apply slight, constant acceleration through it

Always reduce speed before entering a curve to a safe speed that allows slight, constant acceleration through it. Hard braking after entering a curve could cause the tires to lose traction.

Correct answer: Make sure it has cancelled

After completing the turn, accelerate smoothly to an appropriate speed, make sure your turn signal is cancelled, and check traffic to the rear. A signal left on can mislead other drivers.

Correct answer: More than experienced drivers, because they are still learning to drive

No one can drink alcohol and drive safely. New drivers are more affected by alcohol than experienced drivers because they are still learning the complex skills of driving.

Correct answer: A motorcycle

To drive a motorcycle in South Dakota you need the separate motorcycle knowledge and skills tests and a motorcycle permit/endorsement — read the Motorcycle Manual. A regular operator license alone does not authorize you to ride a motorcycle.

Correct answer: Turn on the parking lights and taillights

A vehicle parked on a rural highway must be visible for at least 500 feet in either direction, and the parking lights and taillights must be on if it is dark outside.

Correct answer: A Class 1 misdemeanor

Under SDCL 32-31-6.2, any person who causes an accident while violating the Move-Over Law is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the accident is with a stopped emergency or warning-light vehicle.

Correct answer: Only the first vehicle in the procession

Only the first vehicle in a funeral procession must obey traffic signs and signals. Vehicles in the procession must have headlights on, and you should not cut into or interfere with the procession.

Correct answer: No — they may not use any type of wireless communication device while driving

Instruction and restricted permit holders may not use any type of wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle. They must give full attention to the driving task.

Correct answer: Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width

Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width and do not share the lane. The motorcycle needs the space to react to other traffic and to road hazards.

Correct answer: Cautiously enter the intersection to turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

A flashing yellow arrow means you may cautiously enter the intersection to make the turn when it is safe, after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a green light.

Correct answer: At the first sign of rain, snow, sleet, or ice

Reduce speed at the first sign of rain, snow, sleet, or ice. When the roadway is slippery the tires do not grip as well — it takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding.

Correct answer: The lane closest to the direction you want to go

Enter and maintain proper position in the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go, and look through the turn to the farthest point along your intended path.