Free South Dakota DMV Driving Test Practice 2026 / SD

Question 1

What are South Dakota's minimum liability insurance limits?

Accepted Answer

$25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000

Answer

$20,000 / $40,000 / $15,000

Answer

$25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000

Answer

$50,000 / $100,000 / $25,000

Question 2

How much property damage coverage per accident must a South Dakota liability policy provide?

Accepted Answer

$25,000

Answer

$10,000

Answer

$15,000

Answer

$50,000

Question 3

Instead of buying a liability policy, an owner may deposit a certificate of deposit or securities with the State Treasurer in what amount?

Accepted Answer

$50,000

Answer

$25,000

Answer

$75,000

Answer

$100,000

Question 4

After a conviction for driving without insurance, how long must an SR22 filing stay on file?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

2 years

Question 5

What license suspension does South Dakota impose for failing to maintain proof of financial responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Not less than 30 days and not more than one year

Answer

Exactly 10 days

Answer

Always six months

Answer

None; the penalty is a fine only

Question 6

You are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle that is displaying red lights. What does South Dakota's move-over law require?

Accepted Answer

Come to a complete stop before reaching it and proceed only after making sure it is safe

Answer

Slow to 20 mph below the posted limit and keep going

Answer

Change lanes without reducing speed

Answer

Sound your horn to signal that you are passing

Question 7

On an interstate with two or more lanes in your direction, how must you react to a stopped vehicle showing amber, yellow or blue warning lights?

Accepted Answer

Merge into the lane farthest from the vehicle at least 300 feet before reaching it

Answer

Stop completely before reaching it

Answer

Slow to 10 mph and continue in the same lane

Answer

Merge into the far lane 100 feet before the vehicle

Question 8

On a two-lane highway you cannot change lanes away from a vehicle displaying amber warning lights. What must you do at least 300 feet before it?

Accepted Answer

Slow to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit

Answer

Come to a complete stop

Answer

Maintain the posted speed and pass wide

Answer

Slow to at least 10 mph below the posted speed limit

Question 9

On a road posted 35 mph or higher, how far back must you stay from a snowplow operating with its red or amber lights on?

Accepted Answer

At least 200 feet

Answer

At least 50 feet

Answer

At least 100 feet

Answer

At least 500 feet

Question 10

You realize you have just passed your exit on an interstate highway. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and turn around there

Answer

Back up along the shoulder to the exit ramp

Answer

Cross the median at the first opening

Answer

Stop on the shoulder and wait for a gap to reverse

Question 11

What minimum following distance does the South Dakota manual specify between you and the vehicle ahead?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

6 seconds

Question 12

Why should you avoid high beams when driving in fog, heavy rain or snow?

Accepted Answer

The light reflects back off the moisture and reduces your visibility

Answer

High beams are the only lights that cut through fog

Answer

State law requires high beams whenever visibility drops

Answer

High beams drain the battery in cold weather

Question 13

The manual sums up a wet-weather rule as "if you turn on the wipers..." — what comes next?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the headlights

Answer

Slow to 30 mph

Answer

Switch on your hazard flashers

Answer

Switch to high beams

Question 14

You must dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle comes within what distance?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

350 feet

Question 15

How should you adjust your following distance when the road is wet, icy or snow-covered?

Accepted Answer

Increase it beyond the normal four seconds

Answer

Keep exactly four seconds, since that already covers bad weather

Answer

Shorten it so you do not lose sight of the vehicle ahead

Answer

Reduce it to two seconds and brake earlier

Question 16

What limit does South Dakota place on window tint on the windshield?

Accepted Answer

Tint may not extend below the AS-1 line

Answer

Any degree of tint is permitted

Answer

Windshield tint is banned entirely

Answer

Only the rear window may be tinted

Question 17

If your brake lights fail, which hand signal tells drivers behind you that you are stopping or slowing?

Accepted Answer

Arm extended and pointing down

Answer

Arm extended straight out

Answer

Arm extended and pointing up

Answer

Arm extended and waved back and forth

Question 18

A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle ahead tells you what?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle travels at less than 25 mph

Answer

The vehicle is disabled

Answer

The vehicle is oversize

Answer

The vehicle carries hazardous material

Question 19

Your car is parked alongside a rural highway after dark. What equipment must be left on?

Accepted Answer

The parking lights and taillights

Answer

The high beam headlights

Answer

The hazard flashers only

Answer

The interior dome light

Question 20

How many points does a conviction for Driving While Intoxicated add to a South Dakota record?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

8

Answer

6

Answer

4

Question 21

A reckless driving conviction is assessed how many points?

Accepted Answer

8

Answer

4

Answer

6

Answer

10

Question 22

How many points does South Dakota assess for a speeding conviction?

Accepted Answer

None — speeding is not assessed points

Answer

2 points

Answer

3 points

Answer

4 points

Question 23

Accumulating how many points within any 12 consecutive months leads to suspension?

Accepted Answer

15 points

Answer

10 points

Answer

12 points

Answer

22 points

Question 24

Over a 24-consecutive-month period, how many points trigger a suspension?

Accepted Answer

22 points

Answer

15 points

Answer

18 points

Answer

20 points

Question 25

How long is a first point-related suspension of a South Dakota driver license?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

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