Based on 2024 SD CDL manual

Questions
9
Mistakes allowed
2
Passing score
80%
Official SD Pre-Trip Inspection: What to Expect
20
Total number of questions

16
Number of questions required to pass

80
Percentage required to pass

South Dakota Commercial Driver's License
South Dakota Commercial Driver's License

Need help preparing for your upcoming pre-trip inspection test? Then you need to take our free South Dakota CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Practice Test right away.  Featuring 30 questions covering both the inside and outside of a commercial vehicle, this practice test provides you with a preview of what to expect during the pre-trip inspection portion of the CDL skills test.  Passing the pre-trip inspection will demonstrate a level of knowledge that will improve your standing in employers’ eyes and will help ensure that you are committed to keeping the roadways safe for both yourself and other drivers. Do you know the answers to the following: What do you check during the in-cab part of a pre-trip inspection? What three emergency equipment checks need to be made during a pre-trip inspection?  If not, its time to get a little practice in before you schedule your skills test.

A score of 80% or higher is required to pass this practice test. You can take this test as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score. If you miss a question, we recommend that you read each answer explanation as you progress through the test to ensure you fully understand the material.  With this practice test it is now easy to see what the pre-trip inspection test is going to be like before you visit the DMV.  Passing the skills test and earning your CDL is a big first step towards a career in trucking. Start practicing now.