- Updated for January 2025
- Based on official South Dakota Driver's manual
Free South Dakota DMV Permit Practice Test Three 2025
An achievement always looks good on self-assessment, and you can start working on it right now. Look at our 3rd SD permit practice test – it’s a close imitation of a real DMV exam, with its question format, scoring system and content based on the updated official South Dakota Driver License Manual. If you practice with us, you’ll find it much easier to pass your DMV Permit Test, and once you get your license, you can really go a long way.
Give it a try – you’ll notice that our test doesn’t require any registration, which means… yes, it’s free – no direct or hidden payments applied. Good, isn’t it? So read the first question below and the four answer options that follow. As you can imagine, only one of them is correct – so click it and get the next task automatically – but only if the progress bar on the left-hand side of the page flashes green. If it’s red – you made a mistake and you sure don’t want to make it again – so read our explanation and try to remember. You can also try our hints – they may give you a good idea (but be adviced that you won’t see them on a real DMV exam).
Work through all the 40 questions and look at the final score. If you feel you want to make it better – no problem. Our SD permit practice test is available online any time, and you can have as many tries as you need (each time the tasks are randomized for better practice). If you see that it helps, spread the word by tweeting your friends about this test or simply press the “Like” button above. Now concentrate and start working toward achieving – good luck!
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- Locked wheel skids are usually caused by
- What is the correct arm signal for indicating a right turn?
- On a highway with three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because
- If a bicycle on your right reaches an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) at about the same time as you do, you should
- If your parked car rolls away and hits an unattended parked vehicle, you should
- When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.
- Which of the following statements is FALSE?
- All trucks and buses have
- What does this sign indicate?
- Which of the following right-of-way rules is FALSE?
- What does this sign mean?
- You are driving in heavy traffic. An emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is right behind you. What should you do?
- While driving, if you need to read a map or directions, you should
- When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, you must yield the right-of-way to
- If you skid while hydroplaning, you should
- Which of the following statements about driving on highways is true?
- Before backing up, you should look to the front, sides, and rear, and continue to look _________ while backing.
- You are on a two-lane road with traffic moving in both directions. To pass on the left, you must give
- When entering or exiting a roundabout, you must
- Which of the following statements about pavement markings is true?
- If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, you should use _________ except when passing another vehicle.
- If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle
- If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, what should you do?
- To guard against glare from the headlights of a vehicle behind you, use __________ and adjust it before you drive.
- Mile markers are placed along the outside shoulder to mark the edge of the highway. They give drivers information about
- Which of the following statements about safety belts is FALSE?
- A steady red arrow signal means
- The stopping distance of your vehicle depends on which of the following factors?
- When making a left turn at a controlled intersection (i.e., one with signs or signals), you must yield to
- What does this sign indicate?
- A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in _________ direction.
- If drivers approaching from opposite directions reach an all-way stop at about the same time,
- When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to
- If a driver extends his or her left hand and arm straight out, it indicates that the driver is going to
- On one-way roads, solid yellow lines are used as
- The area of the freeway beyond the solid white line is meant for
- You arrive at an intersection whose traffic signals are not working; none of the lights are on. What should you do?
- For the first six months after obtaining a restricted permit, a South Dakota driver under 18 years of age may carry how many passengers?
- If you are signaled by a flag person (flagger) at or near a railroad crossing or work zone, you must
- The pavement markings in this image indicate that
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