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SOUTH DAKOTA TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING
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Yes . . . You will have to pass written exams and skills exams. Just how many exams you will have to take and pass will depend upon the type(s) of commercial vehicles you will be driving and what type of "cargo" you will be transporting.
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The "written" exams consist of the knowledge portion of your South Dakota CDL exams. There are seven different written exams. Which ones you will be required to take and pass depends upon the type of commercial vehicle that you will be driving. A description of these written exams follows . . .
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The "skills" exams consist of the practical portion of your South Dakota CDL exams. They consist of three parts as follows . . .
The skills exams are taken in the same "type" vehicle that you will be licensed in.
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You can apply for your CDL. You must provide proof that you possess a valid DOT medical certificate (you will need to get a physical in accordance with MCSR 49 CFR 391.41. . . . the medical forms are included with the CDL Course package), fill out the forms, provide documentation, and pay the appropriate fees.
We are including the following links to information that is specific to South Dakota.
We try to include all available official links, however the State of South Dakota often
change their webpages and/or the addressing of those webpages. We constantly
update these links, but from time to time they are not available due to recent
changes. If you are having problems with any of these links, try typing "South Dakota Official Website" into your Google, Bing or Yahoo search engine and you
should be able to find your "starting point" on their website. You should be
able to find the Commercial Drivers License information by typing in "CDL" into
their internal search (if available) or by following the Drivers License Services
links within their website. This is a great source of South Dakota regulations,
forms, locations, contacts, etc.
A tiny sampling of questions from each of the written CDL exams follows . . .
Steering tires must have a tread depth of at least . . .
When driving on wet roads, you should reduce your speed by . . .
You're performing your pre-trip inspection for your CDL test. Where should your ignition key be?
You must stop at least how far from a drawbridge, if there is no traffic light or attendant?
When stopping for railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than 15 feet before the nearest track.
The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle with the engine off and the brakes applied should be no more than . . .
You "put on the brakes" by . . .
Every combination vehicle with air brakes has two air lines, the service line and the return line.
How much visible space should be between the upper and lower fifth wheel plates?
Driving conditions are good. A 100 foot long combination vehicle traveling at 35 MPH would need how much safe following distance?
Triple trailers are legal in your State of Residence.
Because liquids expand and contract under different temperatures . . .
Bulkheads in a tank and baffles in a tank are the same.
The driver may keep hazardous materials shipping papers . . .
What is the minimum distance from a Class 3 (flammable liquids) or Division 2.1 (gases) placarded cargo tank that you may smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe?
Quickly Access Official South Dakota CDL Information
by the State of South Dakota
Access Official Federal CDL General Information
A. 2/32 inch.
B. 3/32 inch.
C. 4/32 inch.
D. 5/32 inch.
A. half the distance from the vehicle in front of you.
B. 1/3.
C. 1/2.
D. 2/3.
A. In the ignition.
B. In your pocket.
C. With your logbook.
D. In the cab.
A. 10 feet.
B. 20 feet.
C. 50 feet.
D. 100 feet.
A. True.
B. False.
A. 1 psi in 15 seconds.
B. 3 psi in one minute.
C. 4 psi in one minute.
D. allowed at lower altitudes.
A. pushing down on the brake pedal.
B. pushing down on the foot valve.
C. pushing down on the treadle valve.
D. all of the above.
A. True.
B. False.
A. None.
B. At least 1/4 inch.
C. No more than 1/2 inch.
D. Approximately 1 inch.
A. 8/10 of a minute.
B. 10 seconds.
C. 11 seconds.
D. Two vehicle lengths.
A. True.
B. False.
A. you must be familiar with the difference between bulkheads and baffles.
B. you must know the outage requirements.
C. you must be prepared for possible surge.
D. you must have a HAZ MAT placard in place.
A. True.
B. False.
A. behind the left side HAZ MAT placard.
B. in a pouch on the drivers door or on the driver's seat when out of the vehicle.
C. with the shipper until acceptance at the destination.
D. in a secure place that is locked.
A. 10 meters.
B. 25 feet.
C. 100 feet
D. 300 feet.
There is a total of 670 questions on the actual South Dakota CDL Course tests, which covers the entire POOL of questions used on the actual CDL examinations. Questions on your ACTUAL TESTS will come from this POOL of questions. Each "CLASS" of CDL and each "ENDORSEMENT" is covered in a separate section. You are required to take only those exams that apply to your driving requirements. The South Dakota CDL Course includes complete "self testing" practice tests and "self scoring" BLANK and CORRECT answer sheets.
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