South Dakota DPS Practice Test

Question 1 of 48

Bicyclists must:

Ride in the middle lane
Ride on the left side of the road
Ride on the right side of the road
b or c

Question 2 of 48

Blind spots around trucks and buses are known as:

The “no zone”
The “blind zone”
The “accident zone”
1 and 2

Question 3 of 48

Collisions can happen more often when:

All vehicles are traveling faster than speed limit
All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than all other vehicles
One lane of traffic is traveling slower than other lanes

Question 4 of 48

How do you avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night?

Look to the left side of the road
Close your eyes
Look to the right side of the road
Wear sunglasses

Question 5 of 48

If a school bus is stopped on the other side of a divided highway separated by a barrier, you should:

Drive as usual
Stop, and do not proceed until the bus driver instructs you to
Slow down and watch for children
None of the above

Question 6 of 48

If there is not enough room on the other side of a railroad crossing for your vehicle, you should:

Proceed anyways
Proceed when there is no trains in sight
Stop, and proceed when there is enough room for your vehicle on the other side
None of the above

Question 7 of 48

Many drivers may not see motorcyclists because:

Motorcycles are fast
Motorcycles are smaller
1 and 2
Motorcyclists do not follow traffic laws

Question 8 of 48

On a road with no pedestrian crosswalk, what should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing your lane?

Honk at the pedestrian and continue driving
Stop and let him/her cross the street
Slow down and drive around him/her
Drive as you would normally would, ignore the pedestrian

Question 9 of 48

Should you always drive slower than other vehicles on the road?

Yes, it is a defensive driving technique
No, you should always drive faster than other vehicles
Yes, it is a safer driving practice
No, you can block traffic by doing so

Question 10 of 48

To pass a bicyclist, you should:

Move as far as possible to the right of your lane
Move as far as possible to the left side of your lane
Speed up while passing a bicyclist
Honk at the bicyclist to warn him or her

Question 11 of 48

What are “acceleration lanes” on expressways used for?

Drivers to reach the proper speed before merging with the expressway traffic
Drivers to stop before accelerating and merging into the expressway traffic
Drivers to stop and wait for a traffic opening
None of the above

Question 12 of 48

What is the extra space in front of a large truck needed for?

Motorcycles to drive in front of the truck
The extra space is not needed
Other drivers to pass the truck
The driver to stop the truck safely

Question 13 of 48

What is the main difference between driving on freeways than driving in cities?

More drivers tend to speed on freeways
You have to have faster reaction speed
You have to be able to handle your vehicle more effectively
2 and 3

Question 14 of 48

What must you do if the traffic light is not working?

Continue driving
Slow down only, no need to stop
Stop, and proceed when it is safe to do so
Stop, and let all other vehicles go first

Question 15 of 48

What must you do when you are driving out of a driveway?

Enter the road quickly
Yield right-of-way to traffic on the road and pedestrian
Honk and signal
None of the above

Question 16 of 48

What should you do before making a right turn?

Signal and turn quickly
Slow down or stop if necessary, signal, then make the turn safely
Honk and turn slowly
Change into the left lane

Question 17 of 48

What should you do if a train is approaching?

Stop before the tracks until the train has completely passed
Cross the track before the train reaches the intersection
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Slow down, then proceed with caution

Question 18 of 48

What should you do if you are approaching a green light that has been on for some time?

Speed up
Be ready to stop
Stop and wait for the next green light
None of the above

Question 19 of 48

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

Change into the right lane and let the vehicle from behind you pass
Speed up
Slow down to block the vehicle behind you
Change into the left lane and let the vehicle from behind you pass

Question 20 of 48

What should you do if you miss a freeway exit?

Call the police
U-turn and proceed in the opposite direction
Get off at the next exit, then locate the freeway entrance going the opposite direction
b or c

Question 21 of 48

What should you do if you want to make a right turn at the corner?

You must enter the bicycle lane only after ensuring there is no bicycle traffic, and then make the turn.
Speed up before you make the turn
Merge into the bicycle lane before turning
Honk before you turn

Question 22 of 48

What should you do when other drivers pass you in a passing zone?

Maintain your position
Slow down
Maintain your speed
1 and 3

Question 23 of 48

What should you do when you are driving through a construction zone?

Speed up to quickly drive through the construction zone
Slow down, increase your following distance, and pass the construction zone carefully
Slow down to watch the workers
Drive in the right lane and slow down

Question 24 of 48

What should you do when you come to a stop sign?

Slow down, then proceed when it is safe
Come to a full stop
Speed up
None of the above

Question 25 of 48

What should you do when you hear a siren but could not see the emergency vehicle?

Slow down
Drive as usual
Stop immediately on the road to see where the emergency vehicle is
Pull to the curb and look around to see where the emergency vehicle is

Question 26 of 48

What should you do when you just exited an expressway?

Sound your horn
Decrease the distance between you and the car ahead of you
Check your speed to make sure it is lower than the speed limit
Keep your signal on for at least 30 seconds

Question 27 of 48

When a large truck is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction, it:

Must turn onto the right lane
Must turn onto the left lane
May have to make a wide swing to complete the turn
Must speed up before the turn

Question 28 of 48

When approaching a railroad crossing with no signal lights or crossing gates, you should:

Speed up and get across the tracks quickly
Slow down, be prepared to stop
Stop before the tracks before proceeding
None of the above

Question 29 of 48

When are you allowed to turn left on an one-way street onto another one-way street?

Only when traffic on the street moves to the left
Only when traffic on the street moves to the right
Only when there are stop signs at the intersection
Only when there are traffic lights at the intersection

Question 30 of 48

When are you not allowed to pass?

After midnight, before sunset
When the vehicle ahead is stopped for pedestrian
When you are driving on a one-way street which has more than one lane
During rush hours

Question 31 of 48

When could you pass another vehicle on the right?

When it is waiting to turn left
When it is waiting to turn right
During rush hours
None of the above

Question 32 of 48

When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over vehicles?

All the time
When the pedestrian is a female
When the pedestrian is under 12 years old
None of the above

Question 33 of 48

When entering a freeway, you should:

Stop and wait for an opening then enter the freeway rapidly
Slow down and then enter freeway at a sharp angle
Accelerate quickly to freeway speed and merge with the traffic
Drive slowly and wait for an opening in the freeway traffic

Question 34 of 48

When entering a roadway from a private road, you should:

Signal
Yield right-of-way to pedestrians
Yield right-of-way to roadway traffic
All of the above

Question 35 of 48

When should you obey instructions from a signal person at a road construction site?

Only during working hours
Only during peak hours
Only if you see orange cones or construction signs on the road ahead
At all times

Question 36 of 48

When turning right, you should slow down and:

Start signaling 100 feet before the turn
Change into the left lane
Honk
Turn on your headlights

Question 37 of 48

Where should you start your turn from if you are turning left on a multilane one-way street onto another one-way street?

The lane closest to the right curb
The lane closest to the left curb
The slowest lane
The center lane

Question 38 of 48

Which of the following is most important when driving at night?

Drive very slowly
Drive within the range of your headlights
Use high beams at all times
Keep your signal on for at least 30 seconds after changing lanes

Question 39 of 48

Which of the following is the minimum safe following distance?

1 seconds
2 seconds
5 seconds
8 seconds

Question 40 of 48

Which of the following is true about blind spots?

Only smaller vehicles have blind spots
Larger vehicles have bigger blind spots than smaller vehicles
You can check your blind spots by looking into your rear view mirrors
Small vehicles have bigger blind spots than bigger vehicles

Question 41 of 48

Which of the following is true if you are driving faster than other vehicles on a road and continually passing the other vehicles?

You are going to arrive at your destination sooner
You are driving safer than other drivers on the road
There is nothing wrong with your driving as long as you
Your action increases the chances of an accident

Question 42 of 48

Why is driving at night more difficult than daytime driving?

The traffic is going faster at night
There are more drunk drivers at night
Reduced visibility at night
2 and 3

Question 43 of 48

Why should you not tailgate other drivers?

It is illegal to do so
Other drivers might tailgate you in return
You can make the other drivers angry and frustrated
None of the above

Question 44 of 48

You must be able to clearly see at least ____ feet ahead of you before passing on the left

100
200
300
400

Question 45 of 48

You need to yield right-of-way to?

Vehicles entering a traffic circle
Vehicles exiting a traffic circle
Vehicles already in a traffic circle
Vehicles leaving a parking space

Question 46 of 48

You should ________ when you are driving behind a large truck on the freeway?

Honk three times
Stay farther behind the truck than you normally would
Drive closer to the truck
Leave no more than one car length behind the truck

Question 47 of 48

You should __________ before making a right turn

Speed up, and signal
Stop first, then proceed when it is safe to do so
Change into the left lane
Turn the music off

Question 48 of 48

You should be observing the road every _______ seconds?

3 to 5
5 to 10
10 to 15
15 to 20

South Dakota DPS Practice Test – Traffic

This DMV practice test will teach you all about what to watch out for when driving in traffic. The questions are based on South Dakota DPS Permit Test.

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