Test Flashcards
You are required to have a South Dakota drivers license if you live in South Dakota for how long
90 days
To get a new or renew a South Dakota drivers license it will cost you how much money
$20
List and explain in detail the three progressive license available in South Dakota
Instructive- 14 years old, hope for 90 to 180 days and a licensed driver has to be with you.
Restricted- already gotten instructive, passed both test, and not convicted of anything. Only can drive 6 AM to 10 PM.
Operators- must be 16 in under 18 passed all tests and not convected of any traffic violations.
How long is a South Dakota driver license valid for? At what date does it actually exspire?
Five years and it expires on your birthday or 30 days after.
Defined the two terms revoke and suspension. What are the differences? Similarities?
Revoke- loss of a drivers license and/or privilege to drive or apply for license.
Suspension- lots of drivers license and privilege to drive or apply for license.
Revocation all tests are required.
Suspension no test required.
Revoke is worse then suspension.
Explain what vehicle registration is. Where does it need to be at all times?
All cars need to have it. Must be carried in vehicle. Registration renewal are determined based on first letter of your last name.
Signs are categorize into what three categories? Explain each.
Traffic signs- tells you traffic rule, hazard, where you are, know to get where you’re going.
Regulatory signs- they give information about rules or traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other situations.
Destination sign – they show the place and how much miles you have told their.
Signs have eight shapes and colors. Explain each shape and the identified color for each.
Warning – yellow with black, diamond shape, and indicates type of roadway.
Work area – orange with black, diamond shape, and it indicates reduce speed, detours, slow-moving construction equipment, import or suddenly changing road surface.
Regulatory- mostly white, red, or black. Rectangular or square shape. Gives you information about rules for traffic direction, when you, turning, speed, parking and other special situations.
Speed limit – white with black and it is a rectangular shape. This tells you the speed you are supposed to be going.
Service – blue with white and this is a rectangle or shape. This tells you the location of various services such as Western Hills, gas stations, campgrounds, or hospitals.
Destination – green or brown with white lettering and this is a square or rectangle or shaped. That shows directions and it says to various locations throughout the city.
What are the speed limits for the following:
Interstate maximum: 80 mph Interstate minimum: 40 mph Interstate around a city: 65 mph Downtown: 20 mph Through Street in town: 30 mph Cool zone when children are present: 15 mph State Highway: 65 mph County Highway: 55 mph Gravel Road: 55 mph Residential: 25 mph Construction zone: whatever is posted
When does a vehicle need a slow moving sign on it?
When dealing with a slow vehicles or big moving equipment less than 25 mph.
Explain in detail the concept of a right of way List some examples of common right of ways.
yield to pedestrians, police, fire engines, and ambulances. Red or blue flashing lights. Pull over to right edge of road follow any instructions given. If any intersection, drive through intersection before you pull over.
What is the procedure of leaving at a “four-way stop.”
Whoever is there first gets to go or the person to the right.
Explain a- flashing red light Flashing yellow light Red arrow Green arrow A dashed white line A solid white line between lanes Solid yellow line on your side Dashed yellow one is on your side Two yellow solid lines between lanes
Flashing red light- Stop
Flashing yellow light- Take precaution (yield)
Red Arrow- No turn
Green Arrow- Drive in direction
A dashed white line- multiple lanes
A solid white line between lanes – no pass stay in Lane.
A solid yellow line on your side – no pass
I dashed yellow line is on your side – able to pass
Two solid yellow lines between lanes – neither can pass
Explain the meaning of a “Red flashing light” as it relates to a school bus?
Drivers shall stop 15 feet away and can go when red light stop flashing
Parking on hill which way should your wheels be turned:
If you parked facing uphill where there is a curb:
If you park facing downhill where there is a curb:
If you park uphill without a curb:
If you park facing uphill where there is a curb: turn left
If you park facing down a hill where there is a curb: turn right
Are you parking facing up a hill where there is no curb: turn right
