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South Dakota Permit Test: Alcohol & Drugs Practice Questions
BAC limits, implied consent and DUI penalties.
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Question 1
At what BAC is an adult driver in violation of South Dakota law?
0.08% or more
0.05% or more
0.10% or more
0.15% or more
Correct answer: 0.08% or more
A BAC of 0.08% or more (0.02% if under 21) is evidence of driving under the influence.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 2
How long can you lose your license for refusing a BAC test in South Dakota?
30 days
One year
90 days
Five years
Correct answer: One year
Under the implied consent law you can lose your driver’s license for one year if you refuse to take a BAC test.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 3
What fine range does the manual give for a first alcohol conviction?
$50 to $100 with no court costs
$2,000 to $5,000 plus mandatory jail
$300 to $1,000 plus court costs
A flat $150 fine
Correct answer: $300 to $1,000 plus court costs
A first alcohol conviction may bring a fine of $300 to $1,000 plus court costs, 15 to 365 days in jail, and 90 to 365 days of license loss.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 4
A first DWI (0.08% or more) in South Dakota is what class of offense?
Class 1 misdemeanor
Petty offense
Class 6 felony
Class 2 misdemeanor only
Correct answer: Class 1 misdemeanor
A first DWI is a Class 1 misdemeanor (fine, up to one year in jail, or both) plus at least 30 days of license loss.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 5
A third DWI offense in South Dakota is:
A Class 6 felony
A Class 2 misdemeanor
A petty offense
A Class 1 misdemeanor
Correct answer: A Class 6 felony
A third DWI is a Class 6 felony punishable by up to two years in prison and at least one year without a license after release.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 6
What is the minimum license loss for a second DWI in South Dakota?
30 days
90 days
One year
Six months
Correct answer: One year
A second DWI brings loss of license for a minimum of one year; driving without a license then means at least three days in jail.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 7
In South Dakota, can you be arrested for DWI if you are not actually driving?
Yes, if you have physical control of the vehicle
No, the car must be moving on the road at the time
Only if you are parked on an interstate shoulder
Only if you have caused a crash or hurt someone
Correct answer: Yes, if you have physical control of the vehicle
If you have physical control of a vehicle (you don’t have to be driving) you can be arrested if your BAC is over the limit.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 8
Whose implied consent law applies if you are arrested outside your home state?
The state that issued your license
Federal law only
No law applies to visitors
The state where you were arrested
Correct answer: The state where you were arrested
The implied consent law of the state where you were arrested applies, not the state where you got your license.
Source: Alcohol and the Law
Question 9
About what share of fatal traffic crashes involve alcohol or other impairing drugs, per the manual?
About 5%
About 15%
About 90%
About 40%
Correct answer: About 40%
Alcohol and other impairing drugs are involved in approximately 40% of all fatal traffic crashes each year.
Source: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 10
At what BAC does the manual say vision is already affected for all drivers?
0.08%
0.10%
0.02%
0.15%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Vision is impacted at 0.02% blood alcohol content for all drivers; vision is the most important sense used while driving.
Source: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 11
When does impairment from alcohol start?
After three drinks
Only above 0.08%
Only if you feel dizzy
With the first drink
Correct answer: With the first drink
Impairment starts with the first drink; even one drink can affect a person’s ability to drive.
Source: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Question 12
How can diet pills or "uppers" affect your driving?
They make you a more alert and safer driver overall
They have no effect at all on your driving skills
Nervousness, dizziness and poor concentration
They only affect your night vision very slightly
Correct answer: Nervousness, dizziness and poor concentration
Pep pills, uppers, and diet pills can make you nervous, dizzy, unable to concentrate, and can affect your vision.
Source: Other Impairing Drugs and Driving
Question 13
What does the manual say about combining alcohol with other drugs?
It cancels out the effects of both of them
The drugs could multiply alcohol’s effects
It is safe to do with over-the-counter drugs
It only matters when the drugs are prescribed
Correct answer: The drugs could multiply alcohol’s effects
Never drink while taking other drugs; they could multiply alcohol’s effects or add effects of their own.
Source: Other Impairing Drugs and Driving
Question 14
What does the manual say about drivers who use marijuana?
They react faster than drivers who are sober
They are safer because they tend to drive slowly
They make more mistakes and struggle with glare
It has no measurable effect on driving ability
Correct answer: They make more mistakes and struggle with glare
Studies show marijuana users make more mistakes, have more trouble adjusting to glare, and get arrested for traffic violations more often.
Source: Other Impairing Drugs and Driving
Question 15
Under 21 in South Dakota, which is illegal?
Purchasing, possessing or drinking alcohol
Riding as a passenger with an adult who drank
Being in a restaurant that serves alcohol
Carrying sealed alcohol for a parent
Correct answer: Purchasing, possessing or drinking alcohol
If under 21, it is illegal to purchase, possess, or drink alcoholic beverages.
Source: Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
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