South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

Practice test 5 ng 8 para sa South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Test: 25 pang tanong na may mga sagot at paliwanag.

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South Dakota
205 tanong
Sinuri noong Oktubre 10, 2026

Tanong 1 ng 25
Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?
- A wet or icy road
- Driving more slowly
- Tires with deep tread
- Paying full attention
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. A wet or icy road
Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.
Tanong 2 ng 25
A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?
- Right turn
- Left turn
- Slowing down or stopping
- You may pass me
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Left turn
The left arm held straight out means a left turn.
Tanong 3 ng 25
Car 1 is behind a school bus on this divided highway. The bus has stopped with its red lights flashing. What must the driver of Car 1 do?
- Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
- Pass slowly on the right
- Honk and keep going
- Pass slowly on the left
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights turn off
Drivers behind a stopped school bus must always stop. Rules for drivers on the other side of a divided highway differ by state.
Tanong 4 ng 25
Why should you never drive beside a motorcycle in the same lane?
- Motorcycles must ride on the shoulder
- A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
- Motorcycles are always slower than cars
- It is fine if the rider waves you by
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. A motorcyclist has the right to use the full width of the lane
A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane, just like a car. Sharing its lane is dangerous and not allowed.
Tanong 5 ng 25
On a divided highway, what color is the edge line on the left side of your lanes?
- Red
- White
- Yellow
- Blue
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Yellow
Yellow marks the left edge of divided highways, one-way streets and ramps. White marks the right edge.
Tanong 6 ng 25
What does this sign mean?
- U-turns are allowed ahead
- Turn around ahead
- A roundabout is ahead; slow down and drive counterclockwise
- Do not enter
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. A roundabout is ahead; slow down and drive counterclockwise
At a roundabout, yield to traffic already in the circle and travel counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.
Tanong 7 ng 25
How should you exit a freeway?
- Stop on the shoulder, then take the exit
- Slow down in the main lane, then change lanes
- Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
- Cross the painted area at the last moment
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Move into the exit lane early, then slow down in the exit lane
Get into the correct lane well before the exit, signal, and do most of your slowing after you enter the exit lane or ramp.
Tanong 8 ng 25
What does this sign mean?
- A school crossing guard is ahead
- A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- A parade is ahead
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. A flagger is ahead; slow down and follow the flagger's signals
A flagger controls traffic in a work zone with a STOP/SLOW paddle or a flag. Obey the flagger's directions.
Tanong 9 ng 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
- Turn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
- Honk your horn the whole time
- Swerve sharply if you see a deer
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.
Tanong 10 ng 25
What does this sign mean?
- The signal ahead is broken
- There is a pedestrian signal only
- There is a traffic signal ahead
- A railroad signal is ahead
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. There is a traffic signal ahead
Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light. This sign is used where the signal is hard to see.
Tanong 11 ng 25
How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?
- Follow closely until the rider moves aside
- Honk and pass close by
- Pass on the right
- Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.
Tanong 12 ng 25
Your car starts to skid on a slippery road. What should you do?
- Steer hard the opposite way
- Speed up
- Slam on the brakes
- Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. Ease off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go
Take your foot off the gas, do not brake hard, and steer smoothly where you want to go.
Tanong 13 ng 25
A front tire blows out while you are driving on the highway. What should you do?
- Hold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas
- Brake hard right away
- Speed up to keep control
- Steer sharply onto the shoulder
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Hold the wheel tightly and slowly ease off the gas
Grip the wheel firmly, keep the car straight, and let it slow down before you brake gently and pull off.
Tanong 14 ng 25
You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right, as shown. There is no sign about turning. What may you do?
- Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
- Wait for the green light, because turns on red are never allowed
- Turn right without stopping if no one is coming
- Turn right into the farthest lane right away
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
Unless a sign or local rule forbids it, you may turn right on red after a full stop, when pedestrians and traffic are clear.
Tanong 15 ng 25
At night you see red reflectors on the road facing you. What does this most likely mean?
- You are entering a school zone
- You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
- The road ahead is wet
- You are near a fire station
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. You are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp
Red raised pavement markers face drivers who are going the wrong way on a one-way road or ramp. Turn around safely right away.
Tanong 16 ng 25
Which signs use this round shape?
- Hospital signs
- Railroad crossing advance warning signs
- Speed limit signs
- School zone signs
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Railroad crossing advance warning signs
In the United States the circle shape is used for the railroad advance warning sign.
Tanong 17 ng 25
What is hydroplaning?
- When a tire slowly loses air
- When water gets into your engine
- When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
- When your brakes overheat on a long hill
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. When your tires ride on a layer of water and lose contact with the road
At higher speeds on wet roads, tires can ride up on water. You then lose steering and braking control.
Tanong 18 ng 25
You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp, as shown. What should you do in the acceleration lane?
- Merge right away without checking traffic
- Drive slowly so freeway drivers notice you
- Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a big gap
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Speed up to match freeway traffic, then merge into a safe gap
Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, check mirrors and your blind spot, signal, and merge into a gap.
Tanong 19 ng 25
A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?
- Left turn
- Right turn
- Slowing down or stopping
- Go ahead and pass
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: C. Slowing down or stopping
The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.
Tanong 20 ng 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down before you reach the curve
- Brake hard in the middle of the curve
- Move to the left lane
- Speed up to get through the curve
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Slow down before you reach the curve
Slow down before the curve, not in it. Braking hard in a curve can make you skid.
Tanong 21 ng 25
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
- Straight ahead
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.
Tanong 22 ng 25
What does this sign mean?
- Stop only if other vehicles are near
- Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe
- Slow down and go if no one is coming
- Stop only when a police officer is present
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: B. Come to a full stop, then go when it is safe
A red octagon always means stop. Stop completely, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then go when it is safe.
Tanong 23 ng 25
What does a five-sided (pentagon) sign like this warn you about?
- A no-passing zone
- A railroad crossing
- Road work
- A school zone or school crossing
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: D. A school zone or school crossing
The pentagon shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.
Tanong 24 ng 25
A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?
- Follow the officer's directions
- Turn right instead
- Honk to check that the officer means you
- Stay stopped until the light turns green
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Follow the officer's directions
Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.
Tanong 25 ng 25
A pedestrian is crossing in the crosswalk ahead of you, as shown. What must you do?
- Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
- Honk so the pedestrian moves faster
- Flash your lights so the pedestrian stops
- Drive slowly around the pedestrian
Ipakita ang sagot
Sagot: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has safely crossed
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and wait until they can finish crossing safely.

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