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If you want to pass your South Dakota driving test on the first try, it’s wise to prepare by taking a free online South Dakota practice driving test. This site contains a number of free practice tests with questions similar to those you’ll see on both the South Dakota driving permit test as well as the driver’s license test. You’ll need to score 80 percent on the South Dakota written knowledge test to pass, so you’ll want to spend a significant amount of time working through the questions on these tests and becoming familiar with South Dakota’s road signs and driving laws. This site also contains practice tests for South Dakota commercial driver licensing (CDLs) and motorcycle tests, which are also both free. You will be presented with 25 questions and you must answer 20 questions correctly to pass.  There is no time limit.  You may not go back once you answer a question.  Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.  Good luck!

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If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

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When entering a highway, you must use the entrance ramp and __________ to increase your speed to match the speed of the other vehicles on the highway.

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Select the situation in which you may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle.

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The _______allows you to maintain a safe following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

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You should NOT______when making a right hand turn.

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You should____when a police officer directs you to drive on the wrong side of the road.

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The stopping distance of a vehicle is equal to:

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In which of the following situations are you NOT required to stop your vehicle?

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A motorist service sign has a background color of:

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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left-most lane is intended to be used _____.

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When you find two solid yellow lines on a road, you should:

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What does this sign indicate?

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The left-most lane on a road with 3 or more lanes is intended for:

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When passing another vehicle, get through the other driver's blind spot as quickly as you can _____.

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The driver of a motor vehicle may overtake and pass to the right of another vehicle only when:

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South Dakota motor vehicle law requires that __________ must wear seat belts if the driver is a holder of an intermediate driver's license.

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When an emergency vehicle using flashing lights approaches you from behind, you must:

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Where is the most likely place you would encounter this sign?

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When approaching a railroad crossing you should:

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You must______when turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street.

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When making a right turn you should NOT:

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You may not drive slower than ________ on interstate highways, under normal roadway conditions.

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If your car starts to skid, what is the most common cause?

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To check your blind spots while driving you must:

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Select when it is appropriate to use your horn.

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Drivers License

How To Get A STATE Drivers License

South Dakota as a graduated driver’s license system with three tiers. You start with a learner’s permit, then a minor’s restricted driver’s license, and finally a full license. To obtain your learner’s permit, you must be 14 years old and bring proof of your identity, social security number, and residence proof to your local DMV. An adult must accompany you and sign your application, and this person must be at least 18 years old and have been driving for one year. You must pass a vision test, along with a 25 question written test with an 80 percent or better.There are interpreters and an oral exam available upon request. You are allowed a total of three attempts to pass both the written and the skills test each time you submit an application and fees. If you fail, you must wait one day to retake them. You must hold this permit for one year and complete 50 hours of supervised driving time, 10 of which are at night. There is a $28 fee for this permit.To obtain your restricted minor’s license, you must be 15 years old and complete a driver’s education course and 50 hours of supervised, documented driving. You must also pass a driving exam, and pass a safe driving South Dakota DMV test, which is the written portion of the exam. The final step is paying a $15 fee. Once you turn 16, your license will automatically turn into an unrestricted license if you have followed these steps.If you recently moved into the state, you have 90 days to pay your $28 fee and take the vision exam to get your license switched over to a South Dakota driver's license.

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How To Pass the STATE Driver's License Test

The best way to pass any test is with proper preparation. The South Dakota permit test and driver’s license tests are no exception. If you want to pass, we suggest you keep the following tips in mind.

  • Get the essential organized beforehand. The night before your exam, or earlier, make sure you have all of your necessary documentation and fees. There’s no need stressing yourself out or being late because you’re looking for paperwork at the last minute.

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  • Study like crazy! Between the state driver’s manual and free South Dakota driving test questions like the ones on this site, you need to spend as much time as possible getting to know every single piece of information you can possibly obtain so you won’t be surprised on test day.
  • Get a good night’s sleep and make sure you eat before the test. You want to be at the top of your game to make sure your mind is clear and sharp on test day. That won’t happen if you’re sleepy or hungry.

Additional Information

Information on the South Dakota DPS (Department of Public Safety)

For information on South Dakota driver’s licenses and testing, you can find more information on the South Dakota Department of Public Safety website at https://dps.sd.gov/.

Phone: 605.773.6883

To find South Dakota Department of Public Safety locations, use the branch locator on our website: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/south-dakota/

South Dakota Driving Test & Driver’s License Helpful Links

Please use the links below to learn more about helpful topics related to the South Dakota driver’s license test or other South Dakota driver’s license related topics.

Even More South Dakota Drivers Tests

We have put together ten additional tests to help you practice for your South Dakota Driver's License. Click below and get practicing!