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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Where these questions come from
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% (20 of 25 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.