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This is a practice test site for the CDL test in South Dakota. Use this site as a resource as you prepare to take your SD CDL test. You can take these practice tests and go through these questions as many times as you like, and the site is free to use. Questions on these practice tests cover areas such as driving weight requirements and passenger restrictions as covered in the South Dakota CDL Manual. You will be presented with 40 questions and you must answer 34 questions correctly to pass. There is a 50-minute time limit. You may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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How should the hand valve be used?

2 / 40

You should line up_____when getting ready to back under the trailer.

3 / 40

When would you lock some emergency roof hatches in a partly open position?

4 / 40

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

5 / 40

All standing riders must stay:

6 / 40

How should the trailer be lined up when preparing to back the tractor up?

7 / 40

At the end of each shift you should:

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In Column 1 the symbol "I" means:

9 / 40

Air tanks should be drained:

10 / 40

Bus drivers must have a CDL if they drive a vehicle:

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Select the situation in which you should use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle.

12 / 40

A hazard class that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle is _____.

13 / 40

You should place the starter switch key into your pocket while you are performing the pre-trip inspection because:

14 / 40

Wet brakes can cause _____.

15 / 40

Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?

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What does outage mean?

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Select the first action to do when the low air pressure warning comes on:

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How many different hazard classes are there?

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When should you drain air tanks that do not have an automatic tank drain?

20 / 40

Select the factors that can cause your brakes to fade or fail:

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Why should you know the outage?

22 / 40

If there is rust around the nuts, what may it indicate?

23 / 40

Select the true statement in regards to empty trucks:

24 / 40

When driving in very hot temperatures, you should:

25 / 40

Select the item that is not checked in the engine compartment:

26 / 40

When there is a hazardous materials emergency. You should:

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You should be in the proper gear before going down a hill because:

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Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material shipping papers for a common carrier?

29 / 40

How often should air tanks be drained?

30 / 40

What position should the heaviest trailer be in when pulling 3 trailers?

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What does the amount of liquid you can carry depend on?

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If you are hauling hazardous materials and have ___ tires on your vehicle, you must stop and check them every time you park.

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The sliding mechanism and locking device for a tandem axle on trailers is:

34 / 40

The most stable tanker shape is:

35 / 40

On tandem axle for trailers, the sliding mechanism and locking device is:

36 / 40

Students exit the bus and walk:

37 / 40

The direction of liquid movement not prevented by baffles is:

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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:

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Select the true statement about baffled tankers:

40 / 40

This object should be free of shiny treads, rust, free of cracks and distortions.

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How To Get A south dakota Commercial Drivers License

To be eligible for a CDL in South Dakota, applicants must meet the following age eligibility requirements.

  • Be at least 18 years old to operate a commercial vehicle intrastate (within South Dakota only).
  • Be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle interstate (outside of South Dakota).

South Dakota CDL applicants must be medically certified that they are healthy enough to operate a commercial vehicle and pass a vision test. Applicants are required to submit the following documents.

  • (REV 2015) Medical Self-Certification Statement
  • (Form MCSA-5876) Medical Examiner’s Certificate (This document must be completed by an FMCSA-approved physician.)

Interstate non-excepted (drivers who do not work for the state or federal governments) must meet federal DOT requirements. Intrastate non-excepted drivers must meet the state requirements. Drivers who have had their licenses revoked, suspended, denied or canceled are not eligible for a CDL in South Dakota. Applicants can be disqualified for having multiple licenses.

South Dakota CDL Endorsements

  • H – Hazmat Vehicles
  • N – Tank Vehicles
  • P – Passenger Vehicles
  • S – School Bus
  • T – Double or Triple Trailer
  • X – Combination Tank Vehicles and Hazmat Vehicles

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south dakota CDL License Test Tips

All South Dakota CDL applicants must pass the general knowledge test prior to taking the skills test. This test consists of 50 questions. To pass the South Dakota test, applicants must score 80 percent or higher. Applicants who require additional endorsements must pass additional tests and pay the required fees. The South Dakota skills test can be taken 14 days after applicants pass the knowledge test. It includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, basic control skills and on-road driving. Applicants must pass each section.

Military veterans and current military members can apply to have the skills exam waived if they meet the requirements. To qualify for a waiver, applicants must:

  • Be a South Dakota resident with a valid state driver’s license.
  • Be currently enlisted in the military.
  • Operate a commercial vehicle as part of their military duties for at least 2 years prior to submitting the CDL application. If applicants are in the military reserves or a veteran of the reserves, the vehicle operation requirement is 4 years.
  • Have been honorably discharged from the military within the past 12 months.
  • Submit (Form CDL-SK TST WVR) Application for Military Skills Test Waiver. The commanding officer must sign this document.

Additional Information

Information on the South Dakota Department of Public Safety

The South Dakota Division of Public Safety administers CDL license requirements in South Dakota. To get more information contact them via:

Website: https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/commercial-drivers-license

Phone:  605.773.6883

 

Additional South Dakota CDL Helpful Links

Please use the links below to access South Dakota CDL testing resources and to learn more about practice driving tests for the state of South Dakota.