General Driving — South Dakota Driver's License Practice Test

This South Dakota Driver's License General Driving practice set has 96 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 General Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. When making any turn, from which lane position should you enter and maintain?

   • The lane closest to the direction you want to go — Correct answer
   • Always the center lane
   • The lane farthest from your turn
   • Whichever lane has the least traffic

   Explanation: The manual says to enter and maintain proper position in the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go.

   Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts

2. While completing a turn, how far ahead should you look?

   • Look through the turn to the farthest point possible along your intended path — Correct answer
   • Look only at the front bumper of your vehicle
   • Look down at the lane line beside you
   • Keep your eyes on the rearview mirror

   Explanation: The manual instructs drivers to look through the turn to the farthest point possible along the intended path.

   Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts

3. After completing a turn, what should you confirm about your turn signal?

   • That the turn signal has cancelled (turned off) — Correct answer
   • That the turn signal is still flashing
   • That the hazard lights are now on
   • That the high beams are activated

   Explanation: The manual says to accelerate smoothly to an appropriate speed, make sure your turn signal is cancelled, and check traffic to the rear.

   Handbook: General Driving — Turning and Turnabouts