What is the minimum age to obtain a South Dakota driver's permit?
- 14 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 17 years
Correct answer: C
Explanation: South Dakota allows learner’s permits at age 14 with driver's education enrollment.
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Each question is built from the official South Dakota driver manual. The real test asks the same topics with different wording.
Passing score on the real South Dakota permit test: 80% (12 of 15 correct here).
Sample South Dakota permit-test questions
Below are 4 sample questions from the South Dakota question bank. The interactive practice test above randomizes from the same pool.
On South Dakota roads, what color are advisory speed limit signs?
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
Correct answer: B
Explanation: Advisory speed limit signs are yellow and black in South Dakota.
What does a round sign with an 'X' and 'RR' indicate in South Dakota?
- Railroad crossing ahead
- No passing zone
- School zone
- Yield intersection
Correct answer: A
Explanation: The 'X' with 'RR' sign warns of a railroad crossing ahead.
When parking downhill with a curb in South Dakota, which way should you turn your wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb
- Toward traffic
- Straight ahead
Correct answer: B
Explanation: When parking downhill with a curb, turn wheels toward the curb to prevent rolling.