South Dakota road sign library

Every sign, signal and marking the South Dakota driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.

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Regulatory signs - South Dakota

CROSSWALK STOP ON RED
The manual does not state it
Manual page 31
No Left Turn
No Left Turn. Section: "These signs talk about specific laws that you must obey, such as rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibits certain actions."
Manual page 35
No Right Turn
No Right Turn. Section: "These signs talk about specific laws that you must obey, such as rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibits certain actions."
Manual page 35
No U-Turn
No U-Turn. Section: "These signs talk about specific laws that you must obey, such as rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, and other special situations. Some regulatory signs have a red circle with a red slash over a symbol, which prohibits certain actions."
Manual page 35

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Warning signs - South Dakota

Cross Road Ahead
Cross Road Ahead. Section: "These signs tell a driver of possible danger that may be ahead, such as warning to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary or that a hazard or special situation is on the roadway ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped."
Manual page 33
Side Road Ahead (Right)
Side Road Ahead. Section: "These signs tell a driver of possible danger that may be ahead, such as warning to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary or that a hazard or special situation is on the roadway ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped."
Manual page 33
T-Intersection
T-Intersection. Section: "These signs tell a driver of possible danger that may be ahead, such as warning to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary or that a hazard or special situation is on the roadway ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped."
Manual page 33
Y-Intersection
Y-Intersection. Section: "These signs tell a driver of possible danger that may be ahead, such as warning to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary or that a hazard or special situation is on the roadway ahead. These signs are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols and are diamond shaped."
Manual page 33

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Work zone signs - South Dakota

Flagger Ahead
Flagger Ahead. Section: "These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert of work zones ahead and warn that people are working on or near the roadway."
Manual page 34
Workers Ahead
Workers Ahead. Section: "These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert of work zones ahead and warn that people are working on or near the roadway."
Manual page 34
ROAD CONSTRUCTION 500 FT
Road Construction. Section: "These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert of work zones ahead and warn that people are working on or near the roadway."
Manual page 34
ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT.
One Lane Road. Section: "These are generally diamond or rectangular shaped and orange with black letters or symbols. These construction, maintenance, or emergency operation signs alert of work zones ahead and warn that people are working on or near the roadway."
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Guide, railroad and other signs - South Dakota

Railroad Crossing Advance Warning (RR)
A round yellow warning sign with an “X” symbol and black “RR” letters is placed along the road before a highway-railroad grade crossing. The sign cautions to slow down, look, and listen for a train or railroad vehicle, and to be prepared to stop if a train is approaching.
Manual page 33
Railroad Crossing (Crossbuck)
A white, X-shaped sign with “Railroad Crossing” printed on it is located at the highway-railroad grade crossing. When a train or railroad vehicle is approaching the intersection, you must stop behind the stop line or before the intersection is clear. These signs are also called a “cross-buck” sign.
Manual page 33
Crossbuck with 2 TRACKS Plate
At highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track, the number of tracks will be posted. These signs warn that there is more than one track and that there may be more than one train crossing. Not all highway-railroad grade crossings with more than one train track will have these signs though, so it is important to check for more than one track, train, or railroad vehicle at each highway-railroad grade crossing.
Manual page 34
Railroad Crossing Flashing Lights
At some crossings, along with the cross-buck sign, you will see side-by-side lights that will flash alternately when a train is approaching. When the lights are flashing, you must stop.
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Traffic signals - South Dakota

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
The pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) is a traffic control device designed to help pedestrians safely cross busy or higher-speed roadways at midblock crossings and uncontrolled intersections. The beacon head consists of two red lenses above a single yellow lens. The lenses remain "dark" until a pedestrian desiring to cross the street pushes the call button to activate the beacon. The signal then initiates a yellow to red lighting sequence consisting of steady and flashing lights that direct motorists to slow and come to a stop. The pedestrian signal then flashes a 'WALK' display to the pedestrian. Once the pedestrian has safely crossed, the hybrid beacon goes dark again.
Manual page 31
Pedestrian WALK Display
The pedestrian signal then flashes a 'WALK' display to the pedestrian.
Manual page 31
Traffic Signal Lights (Red, Yellow, Green)
Traffic signals are lights that tell you when or where you should stop, slow down, and go. Traffic lights are usually at intersections and are red, yellow, and green from top to bottom.
Manual page 32
Steady Red Light
A steady RED traffic light means come to a complete stop. This device is to alert you of the red light and that you must stop. You must wait until the traffic light turns green and there is no crossing traffic before you may proceed. If you are turning right, you may turn after coming to a complete stop if it is safe to do so and if there is no sign prohibiting turning on a red light. Be careful of pedestrians crossing in front of the vehicle. When turning on red, stop first, yield to all traffic including pedestrians, bicyclists, and cars before proceeding safely and staying in your lane.
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Pavement markings - South Dakota

Double Yellow Line (No Passing, Both Directions)
Two-direction roadway – indicated by a double yellow line - passing prohibited in both directions. Section: "Pavement markings are lines, arrows, words, or symbols painted on the roadway to give you directions or warnings."
Manual page 36
Solid and Dashed Yellow Lines (Passing Permitted from the Dashed Side)
Two-direction roadway – passing permitted when dashed yellow line is on your side. Section: "Pavement markings are lines, arrows, words, or symbols painted on the roadway to give you directions or warnings."
Manual page 36
Dashed Yellow Line (Passing Permitted)
Two-direction roadway with dashed yellow line– passing permitted. Section: "Pavement markings are lines, arrows, words, or symbols painted on the roadway to give you directions or warnings."
Manual page 36
One-Direction Roadway with Dashed White Line
One-direction roadway with white dashed line – passing permitted. Section: "Pavement markings are lines, arrows, words, or symbols painted on the roadway to give you directions or warnings."
Manual page 36