Be in Shape to Drive — South Dakota Driver's License Practice Test
58 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Which prescription drugs can affect reflexes, judgment, vision, and alertness like alcohol?
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This South Dakota Driver's License Be in Shape to Drive practice set has 58 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real South Dakota Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Be in Shape to Drive bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What vision score must an applicant achieve to qualify for a South Dakota driver license without restrictions?
- 20/40 or better with both eyes, no worse than 20/50 in either eye — Correct answer
- 20/20 with both eyes, no worse than 20/30 in either eye
- 20/60 or better with both eyes, no worse than 20/70 in either eye
- 20/50 or better with both eyes, no worse than 20/40 in either eye
Explanation: To qualify for a driver license without restrictions, an applicant must score 20/40 or better with both eyes, but no worse than 20/50 in either eye.
Handbook: Be in Shape to Drive — Vision
Why does South Dakota require you to pass a vision test before getting a driver license?
- Because good vision is essential to identify traffic conditions and respond to problems in time — Correct answer
- Because it is required to register your vehicle
- Because vision tests determine your insurance rate
- Because it replaces the road test
Explanation: Good vision is important for safe driving; if you cannot see clearly, you will have trouble identifying traffic and roadway conditions, spotting potential trouble, and responding to problems in time.
Handbook: Be in Shape to Drive — Vision
What is the purpose of side (peripheral) vision while driving?
- To spot vehicles and trouble on either side while looking ahead — Correct answer
- To read road signs at a distance
- To judge the color of traffic signals
- To see clearly in the dark
Explanation: Side vision lets you see 'out of the corner of your eye' to spot vehicles and other potential trouble on either side while you look ahead.
Handbook: Be in Shape to Drive — Vision