South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Test 2026: الاختبار التدريبي 2

1. السؤال 1 من 25

   In almost every state, an adult driver age 21 or older is breaking the law if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is at or above what level?

   • A0.12%
   • B0.15%
   • C0.20%
   • D0.08%
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   الإجابة: D. 0.08%

   It is illegal in every state except Utah to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Utah's limit is 0.05%, and stricter limits apply to younger and commercial drivers.

2. السؤال 2 من 25

   Where are a large truck's blind spots, or No-Zones?

   • AIn front, behind and along both sides
   • BTrucks have no blind spots because the driver sits up high
   • COnly on the left side
   • DOnly directly behind it
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   الإجابة: A. In front, behind and along both sides

   Large trucks and buses have big blind spots on all four sides. Do not stay in them.

3. السؤال 3 من 25

   Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?

   • AAbout 20 times
   • BAbout the same
   • CAbout 4 times
   • DAbout 1.5 times
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   الإجابة: C. About 4 times

   Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.

4. السؤال 4 من 25

   If you double your speed, about how much longer does it take to stop once you brake?

   • AAbout the same distance
   • BAbout half as far
   • CAbout four times as far
   • DAbout twice as far
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   الإجابة: C. About four times as far

   Braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling your speed makes it about four times longer.

5. السؤال 5 من 25

   Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

   • AHonk so the pedestrian hurries
   • BWait until the pedestrian has finished crossing
   • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
   • DGo, because you have a green light
   أظهر الإجابة

   الإجابة: B. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing

   A green light lets you go only after you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the intersection.

6. السؤال 6 من 25

   You are in a left-turn lane facing a flashing yellow arrow. What may you do?

   • ATurn left, because oncoming traffic must stop for you
   • BTurn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
   • CStay stopped until a green arrow appears
   • DGo straight only
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   الإجابة: B. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians

   A flashing yellow arrow allows the turn, but you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

7. السؤال 7 من 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must not drive into this road from where you are
   • BThe road is closed to trucks only
   • CStop, then enter when the way is clear
   • DOne-way street; turn here
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   الإجابة: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are

   This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.

8. السؤال 8 من 25

   As you get close to your exit from a roundabout, what should you do?

   • ATurn on your right turn signal and exit
   • BGo around once more to check traffic
   • CStop inside the roundabout before exiting
   • DTurn on your left turn signal and exit
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   الإجابة: A. Turn on your right turn signal and exit

   Signal right as you approach your exit so others know you are leaving the roundabout.

9. السؤال 9 من 25

   While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

   • ATo keep your tires from wearing out
   • BSo your turn signal keeps working
   • CSo you can turn faster when the way is clear
   • DSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind
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   الإجابة: D. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if you are hit from behind

   Keep your wheels straight until it is safe to turn. If your wheels are turned and someone hits you from behind, you could be pushed into oncoming cars.

10. السؤال 10 من 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARight turns only
    • BThe right lane ends
    • CA side road joins from the right
    • DA sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot
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    الإجابة: D. A sharp turn to the right is ahead; slow down a lot

    A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve. Look for a yellow speed plate under the sign.

11. السؤال 11 من 25

    At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

    • AThe vehicle turning left
    • BTraffic on the through road
    • CThe largest vehicle
    • DTraffic on the road that ends
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    الإجابة: B. Traffic on the through road

    Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.

12. السؤال 12 من 25

    At a four-way stop, you and a car facing you stop at the same time. You want to turn left and the other driver is going straight. Who should go first?

    • AYou, because you signaled first
    • BYou, because left turns go first at stop signs
    • CThe driver going straight
    • DWhoever starts moving first
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    الإجابة: C. The driver going straight

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right.

13. السؤال 13 من 25

    In most states, how far before a turn should you start signaling?

    • AAt least 10 feet
    • BOnly as you begin to turn
    • CAt least half a mile
    • DAt least 100 feet
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    الإجابة: D. At least 100 feet

    Most state laws require you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Check your state handbook in case a longer distance applies.

14. السؤال 14 من 25

    You park on a hill where there is no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BToward the center of the road
    • CLeft if uphill, straight if downhill
    • DToward the side of the road (to the right)
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    الإجابة: D. Toward the side of the road (to the right)

    With no curb, uphill or downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the car will roll away from traffic if the brakes fail.

15. السؤال 15 من 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
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    الإجابة: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

16. السؤال 16 من 25

    You are driving out of a driveway or parking lot onto a street. Who must you yield to?

    • AOnly pedestrians
    • BNo one, if you use your turn signal
    • CPedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street
    • DOnly cars coming from your left
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    الإجابة: C. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and all traffic on the street

    A driver entering a road from a driveway or private road must stop and yield to pedestrians and to traffic on the road.

17. السؤال 17 من 25

    You come to a traffic light that is completely dark because of a power outage. What should you do?

    • AHonk and keep going
    • BTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
    • CYield only to cars on your left
    • DDrive through if no cars are close
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    الإجابة: B. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

    When a signal is not working, stop as you would at a stop sign, then follow the right-of-way rules.

18. السؤال 18 من 25

    You are passing a car. When is it safe to return to your lane?

    • AAs soon as your rear bumper passes its front bumper
    • BWhen the two cars are side by side
    • CWhen the other driver flashes the headlights
    • DWhen you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror
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    الإجابة: D. When you can see the front of the car you passed in your rearview mirror

    Return to your lane only when you can see the whole front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

19. السؤال 19 من 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment
    • BWorkers have finished for the day
    • CTake the detour ahead
    • DThe road is closed ahead
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    الإجابة: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers and equipment

    Slow down, stay alert, and follow work zone signs and flaggers.

20. السؤال 20 من 25

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

    • ADiamond
    • BOctagon (8 sides)
    • CHexagon (6 sides)
    • DPentagon (5 sides)
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    الإجابة: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

21. السؤال 21 من 25

    Marking 4 is a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. When may you pass?

    • AOnly when the broken line is on your side
    • BWhenever the road ahead looks clear
    • CNever, from either side
    • DOnly when the solid line is on your side
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    الإجابة: A. Only when the broken line is on your side

    With a solid and a broken line together, drivers on the broken-line side may pass when safe. Drivers on the solid side may not.

22. السؤال 22 من 25

    Car A and Car B stop at this four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • ABoth cars may go at once
    • BCar B
    • CWhichever car starts moving first
    • DCar A
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    الإجابة: B. Car B

    When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car B goes first.

23. السؤال 23 من 25

    Which numbered marking separates traffic going in opposite directions and allows drivers on both sides to pass when it is safe?

    • AMarking 6
    • BMarking 3
    • CMarking 5
    • DMarking 2
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    الإجابة: D. Marking 2

    A broken yellow center line (marking 2) separates opposite directions and allows passing from either side when the way is clear.

24. السؤال 24 من 25

    When is it safe to pull back in front of a large truck you have passed?

    • AAs soon as you pass the cab
    • BWhen the truck driver honks
    • CWhen you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror
    • DRight after your rear bumper passes its front bumper
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    الإجابة: C. When you can see the whole truck in your rearview mirror

    Cutting in too soon puts you in the truck's front blind spot, where it cannot stop in time. Wait until you see it in your mirror.

25. السؤال 25 من 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light. Car B is coming from the other direction, going straight. Which car should go first?

    • ACar B
    • BCar A, if its turn signal is on
    • CCar A
    • DWhichever car is faster
    أظهر الإجابة

    الإجابة: A. Car B

    When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a danger.

لوحة المفاتيح: 1–4 للإجابة، وEnter للسؤال التالي.