Questions and Answers
You are required to have a SD driver's license if you have lived in SD for how long?
90 days
Which of the following are ways a SD driver can show identity? (Select all that apply)
What is an instructor's permit?
May drive with an adult with a driver's license of at least one year
What is a restricted permit?
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How many years is a SD driver's license valid for?
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Where should vehicle registration be kept?
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What are two documents you must have while driving?
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What does a certificate of title show?
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Where should the certificate of title be located?
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What does an orange sign indicate?
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What does a black sign usually indicate?
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What does a white sign indicate?
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What does a blue sign indicate?
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What do red and orange signs indicate?
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What does a brown sign indicate?
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What is the maximum speed limit on the interstate in SD?
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What is the minimum speed limit on the interstate in SD?
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What is the speed limit in a school zone?
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What is the speed limit on residential streets?
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What is the speed limit at an uncontrolled or blind intersection?
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What is the speed limit in downtown areas?
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What is the speed limit on through streets?
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What is the speed limit on state highways?
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What is the speed limit on rural highways?
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What is the speed limit for slow-moving vehicles?
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What is the speed limit in parking lots?
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What is the speed limit on gravel roads?
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What is the speed limit in construction zones?
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What is the speed limit in state park and recreation areas?
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What is the speed limit in federal park and recreation areas?
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When should you use headlights?
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When should you use parking lot lights?
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Alcohol affects what?
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What is a DWI?
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What is a DUI?
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What is BAC?
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What is the percentage of BAC in SD that considers a driver intoxicated?
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What is the implied consent law?
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What do solid white lines indicate?
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What do broken white lines indicate?
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What is hydroplaning?
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At what speeds do most fatalities occur?
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When raining, when are roads most slick?
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Study Notes
Drivers License Requirements
- A South Dakota driver's license is required for residents who have lived in the state for 90 days or more.
- Identity can be shown with a Certified Birth Certificate, a Valid U.S. Passport, or a Social Security card.
Permit Types
- An Instructor's Permit allows a learner to drive with an adult who has held a driver's license for at least one year.
- A Restricted Permit permits driving alone but requires the presence of an adult during nighttime hours from 10 PM to 6 AM.
License Validity
- A South Dakota driver's license is valid for 5 years, expiring on the holder's birthday.
Vehicle Registration and Documentation
- Vehicle Registration should be kept inside the vehicle.
- Two essential documents while driving include an insurance card and a driver's license.
- The Certificate of Title proves ownership of a vehicle and should be kept in a safe location, not in the vehicle.
Traffic Signs and Their Meanings
- Orange signs indicate construction zones.
- Black signs contain wording.
- White signs communicate regulatory information.
- Blue signs signal services ahead.
- Red and orange signs caution about slow vehicles.
- Brown signs indicate parks and recreational areas.
Speed Limits
- Interstate maximum speed is 80 mph, while the minimum is 40 mph.
- School zones have a speed limit of 15 mph.
- Residential streets are generally 25 mph.
- Uncontrolled or blind intersections have a limit of 15 mph.
- Downtown areas have a speed limit of 20 mph.
- Through streets have a limit of 30 mph.
- State highways allow 65 mph, while rural highways are capped at 55 mph.
- Slow-moving vehicles should not exceed 15 mph, with parking lots limited to 5 mph.
- Gravel roads typically have a 25 mph speed limit.
- Construction zones have variable limits between 15-60 mph as posted.
- Parks and recreation areas (state and federal) also typically restrict speeds to 15-20 mph.
Vehicle Operation Guidelines
- Headlights should be used at all times.
- Parking light usage is appropriate when parking a vehicle.
Alcohol and Driving
- Alcohol affects brain function, thinking, and judgment.
- DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated; DUI means Driving Under the Influence.
- BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) measures alcohol levels in the bloodstream, with a legal limit of .08 in South Dakota.
Implied Consent and Driving Regulations
- The Implied Consent Law mandates that drivers must submit to a breath or blood test; refusal results in license revocation.
- Solid white lines denote right-side road boundaries.
- Broken white lines indicate two lanes traveling in the same direction.
- Solid yellow lines mean no passing is allowed on multi-lane highways.
- Broken yellow lines indicate permissible passing with two-lane traffic.
Driving Hazards
- Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle drives on water instead of the road.
- Fatalities mostly occur at speeds of 35 mph or less.
- Roads are slickest during the first 15 minutes of rain.
- Before changing lanes, it is crucial to check mirrors and blind spots.
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