Basic Driving and Rules of the Road — South Dakota Driver's License Practice Test
90 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Why should you never turn your vehicle's ignition to the "lock" position while it is still in motion?
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This South Dakota Driver's License Basic Driving and Rules of the Road practice set has 90 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real South Dakota Driver's License knowledge test to pass.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Basic Driving and Rules of the Road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
Before starting the engine, where should your right foot be?
- On the brake pedal — Correct answer
- On the accelerator pedal
- On the clutch pedal
- On the floor
Explanation: To start the engine, place your right foot on the brake pedal and check that the gear selector is in park.
Handbook: Basic Driving and Rules of the Road — Starting the Engine
Before starting the vehicle, the parking brake should be:
- On — Correct answer
- Off
- Halfway engaged
- It does not matter
Explanation: Make sure the parking brake is on before you start the vehicle.
Handbook: Basic Driving and Rules of the Road — Starting the Engine
When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, the vehicle:
- Must not be in gear — Correct answer
- Must be in first gear
- Must be in reverse
- Must be at high RPM
Explanation: If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it must not be in gear, and in some vehicles the clutch must be depressed.
Handbook: Basic Driving and Rules of the Road — Starting the Engine