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South Dakota: Right-of-way and turning — Part 2 Practice Test

Questions in this part include: “On what kind of roadway should a three-point turnabout (Y-turn) only be used?” · “A mid-block U-turn in a business district is allowed only where the street is divided and the turn is made at what?”

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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. In a forward two-point turnabout, where do you position your vehicle before turning left into the driveway or alley?

    Top view of a residential street: a blue car drives up the right lane; a driveway opens on the left side ahead and another on the right beside the car.
    • 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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  2. 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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  3. A three-point turnabout (Y-turn) is used only when the road is too narrow for what?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • 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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  4. What do you do at the start of a three-point turnabout, after checking the mirrors?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • 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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  5. In a three-point turnabout, how do you check your blind spots before turning hard left to the other side of the road?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • 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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  6. At the end of a three-point turnabout, which lane do you drive forward into?

    A two-way street from above with a broken yellow center line, sidewalks on both sides and trees beyond them; one red car sits in its lane facing up the page.
    • 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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  7. How is a U-turn made?

    Overhead view of a two-lane road with a broken yellow center line and paved shoulders; the blue car drives in its lane and a white car is far ahead in the other lane.
    • 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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  8. At an intersection where a police officer is controlling traffic, when may you make a U-turn?

    A four-way intersection from above: a person in a navy cap and bright yellow-green vest with white gloves stands in the middle, arms at the sides; a gray, a red and a blue car are on the roads around it; a signal housing on a pole seen from behind.
    • 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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  9. 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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  10. 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?

    A driver's view of an empty two-lane rural road climbing to the top of a hill, so the road beyond the crest cannot be seen.
    • 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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  11. What should you do as you approach any intersection?

    Top view of a four-way intersection with crosswalks on all sides; a blue car with no turn signal lit approaches it in its lane, and no other traffic is near.
    • 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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  12. Why should you not rely on other road users to obey traffic signals and signs?

    A four-way city intersection with crosswalks: a blue car stopped at the stop line; a white car crossing from the left, a red car coming from the right and a gray car waiting on the far side.
    • 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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  13. In what order does the manual recommend that you look before entering an intersection after stopping?

    A four-way city intersection with crosswalks: a blue car stopped at the stop line; a white car crossing from the left, a red car coming from the right and a gray car waiting on the far side.
    • 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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  14. When a traffic signal turns green, what should you avoid doing?

    Top view of a city intersection: a traffic signal on the far right corner shows green, a red car approaches from the bottom, a blue car comes the other way, and the far side of the intersection is empty.
    • 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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  15. Why should you not turn into a lane just because an approaching vehicle has a turn signal active?

    A blue car at the end of a side street beside a STOP sign, with a red car on the crossing road to its left and orange lights blinking at both corners of the red car's lower side.
    • 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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  16. In which direction does traffic move in a roundabout?

    An empty single-lane roundabout seen from above: a planted island in the center, a circular roadway and four roads joining it, with no cars and no signs.
    • 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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  17. Which vehicle may use the truck apron of a roundabout?

    Top view of a single-lane roundabout with a green center island ringed by a wide red brick strip, splitter islands, crosswalks and YIELD signs on four roads. A blue car approaches from the bottom; there are no other vehicles.
    • 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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  18. When driving in a roundabout, you yield to traffic from which direction that is already in the roundabout?

    A single-lane roundabout seen from above, with yield line markings at each entry and a blue car approaching from the bottom.
    • 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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