South Dakota Car Driving Permit Test-18 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

A school bus is stopped ahead of you in your lane with its red lights flashing. You should:

Stop and proceed when you think all of the children have exited the bus.
Slow to 25 mph and pass cautiously.
Stop for as long as the red lights are flashing.

Q.2

What does this road sign mean?

Slow down and prepare to stop if cars are approaching you.
Come to a full stop then proceed when it is safe to do so.
Proceed carefully through the intersection, not always stopping.

Q.3

The best thing to do if you become tired while driving is to:

Stop to rest or change drivers.
Drink coffee.
Open a window.

Q.4

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.
Cannot result in a traffic citation.
Reduces collisions by preventing being "cut off."

Q.5

This road sign means:

Pedestrian crossing.
School crossing.
Jogging trail.

Q.6

Which of the following road surfaces freezes first?

A tunnel
An intersection
A bridge

Q.7

If your vehicle has a two-part safety belt system, you should:

Use only the lap belt.
Use both the lap and shoulder belts.
Use only the shoulder belt.

Q.8

You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

Q.9

Refusing to take an alcohol analysis test when requested to do so by law enforcement:

Will result in license suspension.
Is your right and will have no negative consequences.
Is recommended.

Q.10

The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?

Cautiously pass the vehicle at 10 mph or slower.
Stop, proceeding only when all the pedestrians have crossed.
Change lanes, look carefully, and pass the stopped vehicle.

Q.11

When a school bus is stopped ahead on your side of the road with its red lights flashing, you must:

Slow to a speed no faster than 10 mph.
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
Change lanes and pass cautiously.

Q.12

You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.
At the speed limit.
At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

Q.13

You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.
Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Q.14

When crossing a sidewalk to enter traffic from an alley or driveway, drivers should:

Stop only if pedestrians are on the sidewalk.
Stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area.
Expect pedestrians on the sidewalk to yield the right-of-way.

Q.15

You have stopped for a train at a railroad crossing. After the train passes, you should:

Wait for signal lights to stop flashing.
Look for a second train.
Both of the above.

Q.16

When driving on an interstate, to avoid traffic merging from on-ramps to your right, the best thing to do is to:

Change lanes to the left.
Slow down.
Maintain your speed and position.

Q.17

When preparing to make a left turn from a two-way street, you should drive:

Near the right-hand side of the road.
Near the centerline.
On the left of the centerline.

Q.18

Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.
The stop arm is retracted.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.

Q.19

When changing lanes, you should never:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.
Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously.
Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

Q.20

This sign tells a driver that:

A construction flagger is ahead.
A police officer is ahead.
A parking attendant is ahead.

Q.21

This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.
No left turn.
No U-turn.

Q.22

Prior to entering a curve:

Activate your turn signal.
Reduce your speed.
Brake hard.

Q.23

You use your horn:

Whenever it may help prevent a collision.
To get other drivers moving in a traffic jam.
When you're angry with another driver.

Q.24

When driving in a construction zone:

Slightly increase your speed.
Expect the unexpected.
Expect construction workers to yield to motorists.

Q.25

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.
If you don't feel drowsy.
If it is prescribed by a physician.

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