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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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You should activate hazard lights within approximately how many feet before railroad crossing?

2 / 40

Select why you should not use the trailer hand valve while driving:

3 / 40

Which of these statements about speed management and braking is true?

4 / 40

You should_____to uncouple the converter dolly.

5 / 40

Should the air pressure in the service air tanks fall below____the driver must be alerted via warning mechanism in the truck cab.

6 / 40

There should be ___space between the upper and lower fifth wheel after coupling.

7 / 40

What is the purpose of a baffle?

8 / 40

A tank vehicle:

9 / 40

Which is more likely to tip over due to the crack the whip effect?

10 / 40

Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jack knifing trailer?

11 / 40

You must first______to supply air to the trailer.

12 / 40

Select the true statement about emergency brakes:

13 / 40

You need to be extra careful when driving smooth bore tanks:

14 / 40

Always try to back toward the driver's side because

15 / 40

What is NOT one of the four skill areas that operating a commercial vehicle requires?

16 / 40

When transporting both hazardous and non hazardous materials, your bills must:

17 / 40

When a substance in the materials table is written in italics it means :

18 / 40

When you have a major leak in the service line and put on the brake, the service air pressure will escape and cause the:

19 / 40

Take extra caution when driving smooth bore tanks during:

20 / 40

Signs of distracted drivers include:

21 / 40

Select the correct description for a bulkhead tank.

22 / 40

If you are drowsy, you should _____ before you drive.

23 / 40

When should you not use the parking brakes?

24 / 40

Select the two things that are important in preventing a rollover:

25 / 40

Water is drained from the compressed air tanks because:

26 / 40

What action should you take if there is no phone available and you discover your hazardous materials shipment leaking at a rest stop?

27 / 40

A slack adjuster is:

28 / 40

Is it mandatory that all vehicles with air brakes have low air pressure warning signals?

29 / 40

The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG):

30 / 40

To prevent a roll over a driver can 1) keep the cargo as low to the ground as possible and 2) _____.

31 / 40

A tank trailer should never be fully loaded due to:

32 / 40

When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than how many feet before the nearest track?

33 / 40

When does your vehicle's single brake system need an adjustment?

34 / 40

It is very important that you never smoke around which hazard classes?

35 / 40

What kind of surge occurs with baffles?

36 / 40

How do you know when your brakes are fading?

37 / 40

Which trailer is most likely to turn over when you make a sudden turn while pulling doubles?

38 / 40

You should_____when checking the slack adjusters on S-Cam brakes.

39 / 40

The crack-the-whip effect is more likely to cause the front trailer to tip over.

40 / 40

Why should you test the tractor protection valve?

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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

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