South Dakota: Right-of-way and turning
Who yields at intersections, turns and U-turns, roundabouts, four-way stops, changing lanes and passing. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Right-of-way and turning — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “What must vehicles in a funeral procession have turned on?”
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Questions in this part include: “On what kind of roadway should a three-point turnabout (Y-turn) only be used?”
StartRight-of-way and turning — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “Before turning right, what traffic must you make sure is not in your way?”
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Questions in this part include: “At 55 mph, about how long does it take to pass?”
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Two drivers arrive at an all-way stop intersection at the same time. Which driver should you yield to?
- The driver on your right
- The driver on your left
- The driver going straight ahead
- The driver in the larger vehicle
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Correct answer: The driver on your right
At an all-way stop, if you and another driver arrive together, the driver on your right goes first.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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You are making a left turn at an intersection. Whom must you yield the right-of-way to?
- Drivers in the lane next to yours
- Drivers who are turning right behind you
- Drivers in the opposing traffic lane
- Drivers traveling in the same direction behind you
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Correct answer: Drivers in the opposing traffic lane
A driver turning left yields to the drivers coming toward them in the opposing traffic lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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You are entering a public highway from a driveway or a private road. What should you do?
- Take the right-of-way if you signal first
- Yield to drivers on the public highway
- Enter first if no stop sign is posted
- Enter when the highway drivers slow down for you
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Correct answer: Yield to drivers on the public highway
A driver coming out of a driveway or private road yields to drivers who are already on the public highway.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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You are on the entrance or acceleration ramp of a limited access or interstate highway. Whom should you yield to?
- Only drivers in the right lane of the highway
- Only trucks and buses on the highway
- No one, because entering drivers have the right-of-way
- Drivers already on the highway
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Correct answer: Drivers already on the highway
Drivers who are already on a limited access or interstate highway have the right-of-way over those entering from the ramp.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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Which road users should you yield the right-of-way to when they are still in the intersection?
- Only pedestrians and bicyclists who are crossing
- Only other motor vehicles in the intersection
- Only emergency vehicles and school buses
- Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers
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Correct answer: Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers
You should yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in the intersection.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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At an intersection, you should yield the right-of-way to which of these drivers?
- The driver who is traveling the fastest
- The driver who is at or arrives before you
- The driver who has the larger vehicle
- The driver who is turning right
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Correct answer: The driver who is at or arrives before you
The first driver at the intersection, or one who arrives ahead of you, gets the right-of-way.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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What does the manual say about assuming you have the right-of-way?
- The driver going straight ahead always has it
- The driver on the wider road always has it
- No one should assume he or she automatically has it
- The driver in the right lane always has it
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Correct answer: No one should assume he or she automatically has it
The situation and circumstances at the intersection must always be considered, so no one automatically has the right-of-way.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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Which vehicles in a funeral procession must obey traffic signs and signals?
- Only the first vehicle
- Every vehicle in the procession
- The first and last vehicles only
- No vehicle in the procession
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Correct answer: Only the first vehicle
Only the first vehicle in a funeral procession has to obey traffic signs and signals.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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What must vehicles in a funeral procession have turned on?
- Parking lights
- Interior lights
- Headlights
- Taillights only
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Correct answer: Headlights
Vehicles in a funeral procession must have their headlights on.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 31
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When making a right turn, from which part of the lane should you turn?
- The right-most portion of the lane
- The center of the lane
- The left-most portion of the lane
- Wherever there is the most room
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Correct answer: The right-most portion of the lane
A right turn is made from the right-most portion of the lane, and you avoid swinging wide to the left first.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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From which part of the lane should you make a left turn?
- The right-most portion of the lane
- The center of the lane
- The left-most portion of the lane
- Wherever there is the most room
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Correct answer: The left-most portion of the lane
A left turn is made from the left-most portion of the lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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When making a left turn, whom must you yield to?
- Traffic approaching from behind you
- Oncoming traffic
- Vehicles parked along the curb
- Vehicles in the lane to your right
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Correct answer: Oncoming traffic
The manual says to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left turn.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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Which of these should you avoid before making a right turn?
- Signaling your intentions
- Searching all corners for traffic controls
- Looking through the turn to the farthest point
- Swinging wide to the left
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Correct answer: Swinging wide to the left
The manual tells you to avoid swinging wide to the left before a right turn; the other actions are things you should do when turning.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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When turning from a road with multiple turning lanes, what should you do once you have entered the lane you will turn from?
- Move to the nearest open lane during the turn
- Change lanes if the traffic beside you is slow
- Stay in that lane until the turn is completed
- Stay in that lane only until you enter the intersection
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Correct answer: Stay in that lane until the turn is completed
With multiple turning lanes you identify and enter your lane, then stay in it until the turn is finished.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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When getting ready to turn, which lane should you enter and maintain?
- The lane closest to the direction you want to go
- The lane with the fastest-moving traffic
- The center lane of the road
- The lane farthest from the direction you want to go
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Correct answer: The lane closest to the direction you want to go
The manual says to hold the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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While turning, where should you look?
- At the hood of your own vehicle
- At the curb closest to your turn
- At the mirror on the turning side
- To the farthest point along your path
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Correct answer: To the farthest point along your path
You should look through the turn to the farthest point possible along your intended path.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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What is a two-point turnabout used for?
- Parking a vehicle without backing up
- Reversing your direction of travel
- Passing a slower vehicle ahead of you
- Stopping a vehicle in a roundabout
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Correct answer: Reversing your direction of travel
A two-point turnabout uses a street, alley, or driveway to reverse direction when driving around the block is not practical or possible.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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In a reverse two-point turnabout, you move back until which part of your vehicle reaches the near edge of the driveway?
- The front bumper
- The driver’s door
- The passenger-side mirror
- The rear bumper
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Correct answer: The rear bumper
The reverse two-point turnabout has you back up until the rear bumper reaches the near edge of the driveway.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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In a forward two-point turnabout, where do you position your vehicle before turning left into the driveway or alley?
- Close to the center of the road
- Against the right curb
- On the right shoulder
- Fully across the oncoming lane
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Correct answer: Close to the center of the road
You move close to the center of the road and turn into the driveway or alley as near as possible to the right side.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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On what kind of roadway should a three-point turnabout (Y-turn) only be used?
- A multi-lane roadway
- A divided highway
- A two-lane roadway
- An interstate highway
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Correct answer: A two-lane roadway
The manual says a three-point turnabout should only be used on a two-lane roadway.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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A three-point turnabout (Y-turn) is used only when the road is too narrow for what?
- A left turn
- Backing up
- A lane change
- A U-turn
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Correct answer: A U-turn
Use a three-point turnabout only when the road is too narrow for a U-turn and you cannot go around the block.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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What do you do at the start of a three-point turnabout, after checking the mirrors?
- Signal left and stop in the center of the road
- Signal right and stop on the right side of the road
- Turn hard left immediately without stopping
- Turn on the hazard lights and stop in the lane
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Correct answer: Signal right and stop on the right side of the road
The first step is to signal right, pull off to the right side of the road, and stop.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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In a three-point turnabout, how do you check your blind spots before turning hard left to the other side of the road?
- By checking only the inside mirror
- By checking only the side mirrors
- By looking over your left shoulder
- By honking and then proceeding
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Correct answer: By looking over your left shoulder
You activate the left turn signal, check traffic, and look over your left shoulder to check blind spots.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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At the end of a three-point turnabout, which lane do you drive forward into?
- The right lane of traffic heading in the new direction
- The left lane of traffic heading in the new direction
- The shoulder of the road
- The center of the road
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Correct answer: The right lane of traffic heading in the new direction
The last step is to turn hard left and drive forward into the right lane of traffic heading in the new direction.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 38
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How is a U-turn made?
- In one smooth U-shaped motion
- In three backing and turning steps
- By driving around the block
- By backing into a driveway
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Correct answer: In one smooth U-shaped motion
A U-turn is a turn within the road made in one smooth U-shaped motion to end up traveling the opposite way.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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At an intersection where a police officer is controlling traffic, when may you make a U-turn?
- Whenever the lanes are clear of traffic
- Only if you signal your intention first
- Only if the officer instructs you to
- Never, in any situation
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Correct answer: Only if the officer instructs you to
A U-turn is not allowed there unless the officer instructs you to make one.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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A mid-block U-turn in a business district is allowed only where the street is divided and the turn is made at what?
- Any gap in the oncoming traffic
- A legal opening or crossover
- A driveway entrance
- A private parking lot
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Correct answer: A legal opening or crossover
The exception to the mid-block U-turn ban is a divided street where the turn is made at a legal opening or crossover.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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You must not make a U-turn upon a curve or near the crest of a grade on an undivided highway where your vehicle cannot be seen from what distance?
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 1,000 feet
- 500 feet
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Correct answer: 500 feet
The manual prohibits a U-turn there when the vehicle cannot be seen by other drivers within 500 feet.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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What should you do as you approach any intersection?
- Maintain your speed if you have the right-of-way
- Speed up to clear it quickly
- Reduce speed and search for hazards
- Search only for oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: Reduce speed and search for hazards
At all intersections you reduce speed and search for traffic control devices, cross and oncoming traffic, pedestrians, bicyclists, road conditions, and limited visibility.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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Why should you not rely on other road users to obey traffic signals and signs?
- Some may not yield the right-of-way
- Most drivers ignore traffic signals
- Signals are only advice, not law
- Signs apply only to commercial vehicles
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Correct answer: Some may not yield the right-of-way
Some road users may not yield the right-of-way, so you must be prepared to avoid a crash.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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In what order does the manual recommend that you look before entering an intersection after stopping?
- Right, then left, then right again
- Left, then left again, then right
- Straight ahead only, then left
- Left, then right, then left again
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Correct answer: Left, then right, then left again
The manual recommends looking left, then right, and then left again before entering the intersection.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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When a traffic signal turns green, what should you avoid doing?
- Checking for crossing traffic
- Immediately moving into the intersection
- Looking left, right, and left again
- Making sure your path of travel is clear
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Correct answer: Immediately moving into the intersection
You should take the time to make sure the path is clear and there is no crossing traffic before moving into the intersection.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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Why should you not turn into a lane just because an approaching vehicle has a turn signal active?
- A turn signal means the vehicle will stop for you
- Its driver may turn later or may have left the signal on
- Turn signals only apply to vehicles in the same lane
- Turn signals are used only at traffic signals
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Correct answer: Its driver may turn later or may have left the signal on
The driver may plan to turn after passing you or may have forgotten to turn off the signal from an earlier turn.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?
- Clockwise
- In both directions
- Whichever way is shorter
- Counterclockwise
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Correct answer: Counterclockwise
Roundabouts keep traffic moving one-way in a counterclockwise direction.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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Which vehicle may use the truck apron of a roundabout?
- A large truck
- A car
- An SUV
- A pickup truck
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Correct answer: A large truck
A truck apron is for the rear wheels of large trucks; cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks must not use it.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 39
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When driving in a roundabout, you yield to traffic from which direction that is already in the roundabout?
- Your right
- Straight ahead only
- Behind you
- Your left
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Correct answer: Your left
The steps for driving a roundabout say to yield to traffic on your left already in the roundabout.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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What speed should you keep within a roundabout?
- A speed higher than on the approach
- Full highway speed
- A low speed
- Any speed, since you have the right-of-way
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Correct answer: A low speed
The steps for driving a roundabout say to keep your speed low within it.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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When should you turn on your right turn signal in a roundabout?
- As you approach the exit
- As you enter the roundabout
- After you have left the roundabout
- Only if another vehicle is waiting
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Correct answer: As you approach the exit
You signal right as you approach your exit.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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When may you enter a roundabout?
- When there is a safe gap in traffic
- As soon as you arrive at the entrance
- Right after the vehicle ahead of you enters
- Whenever you have signaled
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Correct answer: When there is a safe gap in traffic
You enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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In a roundabout with two or more lanes, how do you know which lane to use?
- Red signs and yellow arrows on the road
- Green signs and yellow arrows painted on the road
- Following the vehicle in front of you
- Black and white signs and white arrows on the road
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Correct answer: Black and white signs and white arrows on the road
Black and white signs on the side of the road and white arrows on the road show the correct lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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In a multi-lane roundabout, if you want to make a left turn, which lane should you generally be in?
- The right lane
- Any lane you choose
- The left lane
- The lane with the least traffic
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Correct answer: The left lane
In general a left turn is made from the left lane or another lane signed and marked for left turns.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 40
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When changing lanes, what do you do after you identify a gap in traffic and signal?
- Look again in the direction of the lane change
- Change lanes immediately after signaling
- Sound your horn to warn drivers
- Brake lightly before moving over
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Correct answer: Look again in the direction of the lane change
The steps are to check mirrors and blind spots, find a gap, signal, then look again in the direction of the lane change before steering in.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 45
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What are blind spots?
- Areas where road signs are hidden from view
- Areas of the road covered by ice or snow
- Areas around the vehicle where your view is obstructed
- Areas ahead of the vehicle hidden by hills or curves
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Correct answer: Areas around the vehicle where your view is obstructed
Blind spots are areas around the vehicle where you cannot see other vehicles or pedestrians in your mirrors.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 45
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Which determines where a vehicle’s blind spots are?
- The number of passengers riding in the vehicle
- The speed at which the vehicle is traveling
- The type of road surface and the weather
- Vehicle design and the position of the roof pillars
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Correct answer: Vehicle design and the position of the roof pillars
The design of the vehicle and the position of the pillars that support the roof determine the blind spot locations.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 45
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Before making lane changes or turns, what should you do to look for hidden pedestrians or vehicles?
- Check only your rearview mirror
- Quickly turn your head to look
- Flash your headlights
- Slow to a stop
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Correct answer: Quickly turn your head to look
Mirrors do not show blind spots, so you quickly turn your head to look for hidden pedestrians or vehicles.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 45
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Before entering an intersection, what should you do?
- Look only to the left for approaching vehicles
- Look straight ahead and rely on the traffic signal
- Look only at the vehicle directly in front of you
- Look to both the left and right for vehicles and pedestrians
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Correct answer: Look to both the left and right for vehicles and pedestrians
You must check both directions for approaching vehicles and crossing pedestrians before you enter.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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How does the manual describe an intersection?
- Only a place where two public streets meet
- Only a place controlled by a traffic signal
- Any place where traffic merges or crosses
- Only a place with a marked crosswalk
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Correct answer: Any place where traffic merges or crosses
Intersections include side streets, driveways, shopping center entrances and parking lot entrances, not just street corners.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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When you are stopped at an intersection, when should you look to both the left and right?
- Just before you start moving
- Only after you are already moving
- Only if the traffic light is still red
- Only when you see another vehicle nearby
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Correct answer: Just before you start moving
The manual says that if you are stopped, you look both ways just before you begin to move.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Before you start to move through an intersection, what should you make sure of?
- The vehicle behind you is far enough back to pass
- The cross street has a stop sign for its drivers
- Your headlights are on so you can be seen clearly
- The path is clear so you will not block the intersection
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Correct answer: The path is clear so you will not block the intersection
You look across the intersection first so that you do not end up stopped in it and blocking it.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Before turning left across oncoming traffic, what should you look for first?
- A vehicle that will let you go first
- A safe gap in the traffic
- A green arrow on the cross street
- A parked car you can wait behind
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Correct answer: A safe gap in the traffic
You must find a safe gap in oncoming traffic before you turn left.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Before turning left, why should you look at the street you are turning onto?
- To check whether the street allows parking there
- To avoid being stranded in the path of oncoming traffic
- To read the street name before you arrive
- To see whether you must signal at all
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Correct answer: To avoid being stranded in the path of oncoming traffic
If vehicles or pedestrians are in your path on that street, you could be left stuck in front of oncoming traffic.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Just before you turn left across oncoming traffic, what should you do?
- Look in the mirror at the vehicle waiting behind you
- Look only at the road you are leaving
- Look at the pedestrian signal alone
- Look one more time in the direction of oncoming traffic
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Correct answer: Look one more time in the direction of oncoming traffic
A final look at oncoming traffic makes sure nothing has changed before you commit to the turn.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Before turning right, what traffic must you make sure is not in your way?
- Traffic approaching from the left and oncoming traffic turning left
- Only traffic approaching from behind you and from the right
- Only oncoming traffic that is going straight
- Only vehicles stopped on the cross street
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Correct answer: Traffic approaching from the left and oncoming traffic turning left
The manual says to check for traffic approaching from the left and for oncoming traffic turning left into your path.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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What does the manual say about turning right on a red light?
- You may never turn right on a red light
- You may turn right on red only at night
- You may turn right on red only if a sign allows it
- You may turn right on red unless it is prohibited
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Correct answer: You may turn right on red unless it is prohibited
The manual states that a right turn on red is allowed unless prohibited.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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At an intersection, when should you still look left and right?
- Only when your own light is yellow or flashing
- Even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign
- Only when there are no traffic signals
- Only when you see another car approaching
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Correct answer: Even if other traffic has a red light or a stop sign
Some drivers do not obey signals or signs, so you cannot rely on them to tell you no one will cross.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Why is it especially important to look left and right just after your light turns green?
- Pedestrians always have the right-of-way at that point in time
- Your green light may turn red at once
- Cross-street drivers may hurry through before their light turns red
- Drivers behind you will want to pass
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Correct answer: Cross-street drivers may hurry through before their light turns red
People on the cross street are most likely to rush through the intersection just after the light changes.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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Your view of a cross street is blocked while you are stopped. What should you do?
- Edge forward slowly until you can see
- Accelerate quickly across the intersection
- Sound the horn and drive straight through
- Back up and take a different route
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Correct answer: Edge forward slowly until you can see
Moving forward slowly lets crossing drivers see the front of your vehicle before you can see them, so they can slow down or warn you.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 48
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As a rule, how should you pass other vehicles?
- One vehicle at a time, on the left side
- Several vehicles at once, on the left side
- One vehicle at a time, on the right side
- Several vehicles at once, on the shoulder
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Correct answer: One vehicle at a time, on the left side
Do not count on having enough time to pass several vehicles at once.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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What should you do while passing?
- Stay beside the other vehicle for safety
- Slow down in the passing lane
- Not linger in the passing lane
- Match the speed of the vehicle you are passing
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Correct answer: Not linger in the passing lane
Get around the vehicles as quickly as possible and move safely back into your lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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At 55 mph, about how long does it take to pass?
- About 3 seconds
- About 5 seconds
- About 20 seconds
- About 10 seconds
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Correct answer: About 10 seconds
At 55 mph you need about a 10 second gap in oncoming traffic and sight distance to pass.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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At 55 mph, about how much distance do you need to pass safely, counting the distance traveled by an oncoming vehicle?
- About 400 feet, or about one-tenth of a mile
- Over 1600 feet, or about one-third of a mile
- About 800 feet, or about one-half of a mile
- About 2000 feet, or about one mile
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Correct answer: Over 1600 feet, or about one-third of a mile
You travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds and so does an oncoming vehicle, which is over 1600 feet.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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You can see that a vehicle far away is coming closer. What does that mean about passing?
- It is far enough away for you to pass
- It is probably going slowly
- It may be too close for you to pass
- It will stop before it reaches you
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Correct answer: It may be too close for you to pass
A far-away vehicle seems to be standing still, so if you can see it getting closer, it may already be too close.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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When should you not start to pass near a hill or curve?
- If you are within one-third of a mile of it
- If you are within 100 feet of the hill or curve
- If you are within 500 feet of it
- If you are within one mile of it
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Correct answer: If you are within one-third of a mile of it
Treat a hill or curve as an oncoming vehicle just out of sight.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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Where is it dangerous and unlawful to pass?
- Where vehicles may enter or cross the road, like intersections
- On any two-lane road with a dashed yellow center line
- On a straight road with a clear view ahead
- On a road with a posted speed limit of 55
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Correct answer: Where vehicles may enter or cross the road, like intersections
Your view can be blocked by the vehicle you are passing, and drivers turning right will not expect you in their lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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Which of these might cause you to lose space for passing?
- A wide, empty shoulder
- A narrow bridge that reduces the lane width
- A straight, dry road with no traffic
- A divided highway with a wide median
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Correct answer: A narrow bridge that reduces the lane width
A narrow bridge or other reduced lane width can cause other vehicles to move into your lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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What must you have before you pass?
- A driver ahead who will make room for you
- A vehicle behind you that will slow down
- A clear view of only the next block
- Enough space to return to the driving lane
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Correct answer: Enough space to return to the driving lane
Do not count on other drivers to make room for you.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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How can you tell it is safe to return to the driving lane after passing?
- You have passed the other vehicle’s front bumper
- You can see the other vehicle’s driver in the side mirror
- You can see both headlights of that vehicle in your rearview mirror
- You have counted to three after passing
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Correct answer: You can see both headlights of that vehicle in your rearview mirror
Seeing both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror means you left enough room.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 53
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Two vehicles approach a narrow or single-lane bridge. Who generally has the right-of-way?
- The driver on the left
- The larger of the two vehicles
- The first driver to reach the bridge
- The faster of the two vehicles
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Correct answer: The first driver to reach the bridge
Drivers take turns crossing, and generally the first driver to the bridge has the right-of-way.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 67
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What should you look for to identify narrow or single-lane bridges on a rural road?
- Warning signs
- Painted stop lines
- Flashing red lights
- Orange cones
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Correct answer: Warning signs
Warning signs identify narrow or single-lane bridges ahead.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 67
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What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled rural intersection that has no yield or stop signs?
- Keep your speed because you have the right-of-way
- Slow down and be prepared to stop for other traffic
- Sound your horn and proceed through the intersection
- Stop only if you actually see another vehicle approaching
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Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop for other traffic
Uncontrolled rural intersections can be very dangerous, so you slow down and get ready to stop for crossing or oncoming traffic.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024), page 67