South Dakota: Licensing basics — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Who must accompany a Restricted Minor's Permit holder driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.?” · “When a duplicate license is obtained, what happens to its expiration date?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "South Dakota Driver License Manual" (Revised 11/2024), South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
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During what hours may a Restricted Minor's Permit holder drive with a parent's or legal guardian's permission, without the parent riding along?
- 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 6 a.m. to midnight
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Correct answer: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. the holder may drive with the parent's or guardian's permission; from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. a parent or guardian must sit beside the driver, except on direct trips to or from school, church, work or farm work.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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Who must accompany a Restricted Minor's Permit holder driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.?
- A parent or legal guardian seated beside them
- Any adult holding a valid driver's license
- Any licensed driver at least 18 years old
- A licensed driver with a year of experience
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian seated beside them
Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. a parent or legal guardian must occupy the seat beside the Restricted Minor's Permit holder.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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What is the minimum time a Restricted Permit holder must drive on the Restricted Permit?
- 3 months
- 9 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 6 months
The Restricted Permit holder must drive on the Restricted Permit for at least 6 months.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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During the first 6 months on a Restricted Permit, which passengers are allowed?
- Up to two friends of the permit holder
- Only immediate family or household members
- Any adult passenger who holds a license
- Anyone riding to or from school
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Correct answer: Only immediate family or household members
For the first 6 months no passengers are allowed except immediate family or members of the household.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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What happens when a Restricted Minor's Permit holder reaches age 18?
- The permit expires and the holder must retake the knowledge test
- The permit stays valid until the holder passes a new driving test
- The holder must exchange it at an exam station within 30 days
- The permit automatically converts to an Operator's License
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Correct answer: The permit automatically converts to an Operator's License
The permit converts to an Operator's License automatically when the holder reaches 18.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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Which trip may a Restricted Minor's Permit holder make alone after 10 p.m., taking the most direct route?
- To or from a friend's house
- To or from work
- To or from a restaurant
- To or from a movie theater
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Correct answer: To or from work
After 10 p.m. the holder may drive alone, by the most direct route, only to or from school or a school event, church or a church event, work, or driving ag machinery or doing farm related work.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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How long is an Operator's License valid?
- Five years, or until the documents authorizing U.S. presence expire, if sooner
- Four years, or until the next birthday, whichever is sooner
- Eight years, or until the holder turns 21, if sooner
- Two years, or until the holder reaches age 18, whichever is sooner
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Correct answer: Five years, or until the documents authorizing U.S. presence expire, if sooner
The Operator's License is valid for five years or until the documents authorizing the holder's presence in the U.S. expire, whichever comes first.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 8
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To which of these must a licensee display their driver license on demand?
- A vehicle dealer
- A bank teller
- A peace officer
- A parking lot attendant
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Correct answer: A peace officer
A licensee must show the license on demand to a judge, court of record, magistrate or peace officer.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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What do you need to operate a moped?
- A valid Operator's License
- A separate moped license
- A Motorcycle Instruction Permit
- Only a valid Instruction Permit
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Correct answer: A valid Operator's License
Moped operators must have a valid Operator's License.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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When a duplicate license is obtained, what happens to its expiration date?
- It is extended by five more years
- It is reset to a new five-year period
- It stays the same as the original
- It is extended to the next birthday
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Correct answer: It stays the same as the original
A duplicate license keeps the original license expiration date.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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Which situation qualifies a person for a duplicate license?
- You want a new photograph taken
- The card is lost
- You want to add a restriction
- You want to change your hair color
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Correct answer: The card is lost
Duplicates are available only for a name change, an address change, or a lost card.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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What is the minimum age to obtain an Identification Card?
- At least 14 years of age
- At least 16 years of age
- At least 18 years of age
- There is no age requirement
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Correct answer: There is no age requirement
The Identification Card has no age requirement.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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A driver license or non-driver ID issued to a person under 21 with five years or less remaining until the 21st birthday expires when?
- On the 21st birthday
- 30 days after the 21st birthday
- One year after the 21st birthday
- Five years after it was issued
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Correct answer: 30 days after the 21st birthday
Such a license or ID expires 30 days after the holder's 21st birthday.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 9
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During the on-the-road skill test for a South Dakota license, who must furnish the vehicle?
- The applicant
- The examiner
- The exam station
- The county treasurer
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Correct answer: The applicant
Applicants must bring their own safe vehicle for the on-the-road skill test.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 10
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What does the manual say about pets or passengers during the on-the-road skill test?
- A parent may ride in the back seat
- Pets may ride if they are in a carrier
- They are not allowed in the vehicle
- A passenger may ride if he or she stays quiet
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Correct answer: They are not allowed in the vehicle
Pets and passengers are not allowed in the vehicle during the on-the-road skill test.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 10
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What does the manual recommend about children or pets when you go to the exam station?
- That they wait in your parked vehicle
- That they not be brought along
- That they come only if a second adult is present
- That they be brought only for the drive test
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Correct answer: That they not be brought along
The manual recommends leaving children and pets at home because they are not permitted in the testing area or on the drive test.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 10
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Where may you apply for a South Dakota operator license?
- Only at the exam station nearest your home
- Only at the County Treasurer's office
- Only at an exam station in the state capital
- At any exam station within the state
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Correct answer: At any exam station within the state
An operator license application may be made at any exam station in South Dakota.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 10
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What must you do with your existing driver licenses and IDs when you apply for a South Dakota Driver License?
- Keep any out-of-state license as a backup
- Surrender only your South Dakota license
- Mail any out-of-state license back to its state yourself
- Surrender all of them at the time of application
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Correct answer: Surrender all of them at the time of application
All South Dakota and out-of-state licenses and IDs must be surrendered when you apply.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 10