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South Dakota: Pedestrians Practice Test

Yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and mid-block crossings, children and people who may be confused.

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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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  1. What must you do for pedestrians at a crosswalk?

    A marked crosswalk across a two-lane road with a double yellow center line: a pedestrian in the crosswalk and a red car in the near lane, some distance before it.
    • Yield to pedestrians entering or in the crosswalk
    • Yield only if they have already started to cross
    • Sound your horn and continue forward slowly
    • Stop only at crosswalks that are marked
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    Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians entering or in the crosswalk

    You must yield to pedestrians who are entering or already in a crosswalk.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 37

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  2. You must stop at an intersection and no crosswalk is apparent. Where must you stop?

    A red car approaching a STOP sign at an intersection with no stop line or crosswalk painted on the road, with two cars on the cross street
    • In the middle of the intersection
    • Just past the intersection
    • Before entering the intersection
    • At the far side of the intersection
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    Correct answer: Before entering the intersection

    Not all crosswalks are marked, so if none is apparent you must stop before you enter the intersection.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 37

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  3. There is a stop line before the crosswalk. Which must you obey first?

    Top view of a city intersection with a red traffic light: a white stop line, then a striped crosswalk before the cross street; a blue car approaches from the bottom and a red car approaches on the cross street from the left.
    • The stop line
    • The crosswalk
    • Whichever one has a pedestrian near it
    • Neither, if no pedestrian is walking
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    Correct answer: The stop line

    When a stop line comes before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed first.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 37

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  4. What does the manual say you should never do as a pedestrian at a roundabout?

    • Use the crosswalk on each approach
    • Walk along the sidewalk around the roundabout
    • Cross the circulating lanes to the center island
    • Wait at the curb for vehicles to yield
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    Correct answer: Cross the circulating lanes to the center island

    The manual warns pedestrians never to cross the circulating lanes of a roundabout to the center island.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 39

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  5. Whom must you yield to when approaching and when exiting a roundabout?

    An overhead view of a circular intersection where cars travel around a raised planted island in the middle.
    • Only other motor vehicles
    • Pedestrians and bicyclists
    • No one, because you have the right-of-way
    • Only vehicles in the roundabout
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians and bicyclists

    The steps say to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists on the approach, and again when exiting.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 40

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  6. Where do pedestrians cross at a diverging diamond interchange (DDI)?

    Top view of an interchange where a cross road passes over a freeway on a bridge and its two directions of traffic cross to opposite sides at signal-controlled points at each end of the bridge, with ramps to the freeway and several cars.
    • Anywhere along the ramps
    • Anywhere between the two sets of signals
    • Only at the crosswalks
    • Across the median
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    Correct answer: Only at the crosswalks

    Pedestrians use designated walkways and cross only at the crosswalks.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 42

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  7. Where should you always watch for children crossing the street, running, or riding into the street without looking?

    • Interstate highways and freeway ramps
    • Narrow bridges, tunnels, and rural roads
    • Schools, playgrounds, and residential streets
    • Acceleration lanes and merge ramps
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    Correct answer: Schools, playgrounds, and residential streets

    Schools, playgrounds, and residential streets often have children present.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 46

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  8. Before beginning a right turn, what must you check?

    At a city intersection with striped crosswalks on all four sides, a blue car with its right turn signal blinking waits near the stop line, a yellow dashed arrow curving into the street on the right; a red car waits across the intersection.
    • Whether the vehicle behind you is a truck
    • Whether the curb has a parking space
    • Pedestrians crossing where you will be turning
    • Whether the crosswalk has a painted border
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians crossing where you will be turning

    Do not begin a turn without checking for pedestrians crossing where you will turn.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 48

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  9. What should you do when you are near bicyclists and pedestrians, especially children?

    Top view of a residential street: two children stand on a lawn near a red ball on the sidewalk, a small child rides a bike on the sidewalk, a red car is parked at the curb, a blue car approaches and a white car comes the other way.
    • Pass close to them to clear the lane quickly
    • Sound the horn as you drive alongside
    • Give extra space and do not drive alongside them
    • Drive alongside them at a slow speed
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    Correct answer: Give extra space and do not drive alongside them

    They can move into your path quickly and without warning, so wait until it is safe to pass in the adjoining lane.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 52

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  10. A pedestrian is crossing at an intersection and has the right-of-way. What should you do?

    A four-way city intersection with crosswalks on every side, a traffic light on the near corner showing a green lamp, a pedestrian in the near crosswalk with a dashed yellow arrow, and a white car at the left stop line.
    • Tap the horn so the pedestrian hurries
    • Sound a sharp blast
    • Not use the horn, and yield the right-of-way
    • Drive around the pedestrian
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    Correct answer: Not use the horn, and yield the right-of-way

    Pedestrians and bicyclists crossing at an intersection have the right-of-way.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 55

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  11. Which pedestrians should you always be prepared to yield to?

    A blue car on a busy city street approaching an intersection with traffic lights, crosswalks, parked cars and pedestrians on the sidewalks
    • Only pedestrians in a marked crosswalk
    • Only pedestrians who have a walk signal
    • Only pedestrians at intersections with traffic signals
    • Pedestrians, even if they are not in a crosswalk
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians, even if they are not in a crosswalk

    The manual says to always be ready to yield to pedestrians even when they are not in a crosswalk.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  12. A pedestrian is crossing at an intersection where no crosswalk is marked. What should you do?

    A pedestrian crossing the street at an intersection with no painted crosswalk lines, as a blue car approaches
    • Go ahead because there is no crosswalk
    • Yield to the pedestrian
    • Sound your horn so the pedestrian hurries
    • Go ahead if the pedestrian is on the far side of the road
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    Correct answer: Yield to the pedestrian

    The manual says to yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections even when a crosswalk is not marked.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  13. A pedestrian is crossing the street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane. What must you do?

    A pedestrian with a long white cane that has a red tip crosses a marked crosswalk at a T-intersection while a blue car approaches along the road.
    • Slow down and sound your horn
    • Slow down and pass behind the pedestrian
    • Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way
    • Flash your headlights so the pedestrian can hurry
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    Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way

    You must always yield to persons who are visually impaired, and a guide dog or white cane means a complete stop.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  14. Your traffic light is green but pedestrians are still in the intersection. What should you do?

    A four-way city intersection with crosswalks on every side, a traffic light on the near corner showing a green lamp, a pedestrian in the near crosswalk with a dashed yellow arrow, and a white car at the left stop line.
    • Yield the right-of-way to them
    • Go ahead because you have the green light
    • Honk to ask them to hurry
    • Go ahead if there is traffic behind you
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    Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to them

    Pedestrians in the intersection have the right-of-way even if the traffic light is green.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  15. What should you be prepared to do for pedestrians when you make a right or left turn on red?

    A red car stopped at a red light with its right turn signal on, a pedestrian in the crosswalk ahead, and a blue car on the cross street to the left.
    • Yield the right-of-way to them
    • Sound your horn so they know you are turning
    • Turn first because you were stopped first
    • Stop only if they are in a marked crosswalk
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    Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to them

    When turning on red, be prepared to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  16. Why should you slow down when driving next to parked or stopped vehicles?

    A narrow city street: the blue car approaches three cars parked along the right curb while an oncoming white car comes down the other lane.
    • Their drivers are required to yield to you
    • The speed limit is lower beside parked vehicles
    • Pedestrians can walk out between the vehicles
    • Their tires may throw gravel at your vehicle
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    Correct answer: Pedestrians can walk out between the vehicles

    Pedestrians may step out from between parked or stopped vehicles, so you slow down and do not pass until you are sure none are crossing.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  17. Where should you be especially careful to check for pedestrians in your path before backing?

    • On freeway shoulders and interstate ramps
    • In parking lots or places with many pedestrians
    • On rural roads that have no sidewalks
    • On any road posted at 35 mph or more
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    Correct answer: In parking lots or places with many pedestrians

    The manual says to check for pedestrians before backing, especially in parking lots or places where there are many pedestrians.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  18. Near playgrounds and residential areas where children could run out from between parked vehicles, what does the manual say is a good idea?

    Top view of a residential street: two children stand on a lawn near a red ball on the sidewalk, a small child rides a bike on the sidewalk, a red car is parked at the curb, a blue car approaches and a white car comes the other way.
    • Drive at the speed limit and keep your horn ready
    • Keep up with traffic and use your horn often
    • Drive at the speed limit and keep to the center of the street
    • Drive slower than the speed limit and be prepared to stop quickly
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    Correct answer: Drive slower than the speed limit and be prepared to stop quickly

    Children may run out from between parked vehicles, so driving slower than the limit and being ready to stop is a good idea.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  19. In a school zone, when must you obey a slower speed limit?

    Top view of a residential street beside a building with a flagpole and a fenced playground with a slide, swings and a basketball court; a blue car drives along the street.
    • Only when a school bus is loading
    • Only during the morning hours
    • Only when a crossing guard is in the street
    • When lights are flashing or children are present
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    Correct answer: When lights are flashing or children are present

    The manual says to obey a slower speed limit in a school zone when lights are flashing or children are present.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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  20. At a school crossing with a traffic patrol, what must you do if the patrol signals you?

    • Slow down and pass with caution
    • Stop and yield
    • Proceed if no children are in sight
    • Sound your horn and proceed
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    Correct answer: Stop and yield

    At a school crossing with traffic patrol you stop and yield when signaled to do so.

    Source: ⁨South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024)⁩, page 61

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