South Dakota DMV Permit: Driving Maneuvers Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

If there is no working traffic control signal, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

Not quite. The answer is not increase your speed

If you're being passed by another vehicle, let the other driver pass you safely. Under South Dakota law, you must not increase your speed until the pass is complete.

Source: SD Cod L § 32-26-31

Not quite. The answer is You may not make a U-turn.

A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This prohibitory sign means that U-turns are prohibited here.

Not quite. The answer is the hand-over-hand technique.

When turning corners, turn the steering wheel using the hand-over-hand technique. Do not turn the wheel with just one hand or you could lose control. When you complete the turn, straighten out the steering wheel by hand. Letting it slip through your fingers could be dangerous.

Not quite. The answer is ease your foot off the gas pedal.

If you suddenly have no control of the steering wheel, ease your foot off the gas pedal. Turn on your emergency flashers and allow your vehicle to come to a slow stop. Brake very gently to prevent your vehicle from spinning.

Not quite. The answer is all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley or driveway, yield the right-of-way to all traffic coming from the opposite direction.

Not quite. The answer is the rightmost lane

According to the South Dakota Driver License Manual, if you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, stay in the rightmost lane except when passing another vehicle. However, if there is a lot of traffic entering the rightmost lane, use one of the middle lanes.

Not quite. The answer is the rightmost lane.

On a highway with four or more lanes, slower traffic should always use the rightmost lane (the lane that is usually closest to the shoulder). Avoid the leftmost lane except when passing.

Not quite. The answer is make a left turn.

The correct arm signal to indicate a left turn is left hand and arm straight out.

Not quite. The answer is a median.

A barrier of grass, concrete, or other material separating opposing lanes of traffic on a divided roadway is known as a median. Medians are found on highways and some major streets. It is illegal to drive over, across, or on a median.

Not quite. The answer is look ahead for road conditions and traffic.

Before you pass, look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to move into your lane. Never drive off the paved portion of the road. Usually, you should pass another vehicle on the left. However, if the vehicle is signaling a left turn, pass on the right. The passing lane must always be clear.

Not quite. The answer is increase your speed.

If you are being tailgated, slow down, move into the right lane if possible, and encourage the driver behind you to pass. If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass. Don't increase your speed in an attempt to appease or outdistance the tailgater. No speed is too fast for some tailgaters.

Not quite. The answer is slow down or stop.

This arm signal is the equivalent of the brake lights on the driver's vehicle. This driver intends to slow down or stop.

Not quite. The answer is shorter path

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a shorter path than its front wheels. The longer the vehicle is, the greater the difference will be. Tractor-trailers may initially swing out before turning. If you see a tractor-trailer move left, don't try to pass it on the right; the truck may actually be about to turn right. Check its turn signals.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Total stopping distance is the sum of your perception distance (how far your vehicle goes from when your eyes see the hazard until your brain processes it), reaction distance (how far the vehicle goes from when your brain orders your foot to take action until your foot actually starts to brake), and braking distance (how far the vehicle continues to travel once you apply the brake).

Not quite. The answer is Take the next exit.

If you miss your exit on a freeway, don't stop, back up, or try to turn around. Doing so greatly increases the likelihood of a collision. In South Dakota, it is illegal to back up on a freeway. Instead, take the next exit and find a way to double back from there.

Source: SD Codified L § 32-30-21

Not quite. The answer is Car A

When you turn, you should cross as few lanes as possible unless signs or pavement markings indicate otherwise. That is, you should turn left from the left lane and turn right from the right lane, and you should turn into the closest lane of traffic that is moving in the right direction. Here, Car A has turned correctly into the closest lane. Car B has turned incorrectly into the farthest lane.

Source: General Rules, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is turn right.

This arm signal indicates a right turn.

Source: Scanning, Seeing Well, Safe Driving Tips, South Dakota Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 4 to 5 seconds

Always signal long enough to alert other drivers to your intentions. Under South Dakota law, you must start to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. At higher speeds, however, you should signal for a longer period, about 4 to 5 seconds. (At 45 mph, your vehicle will travel 100 feet in just 1.5 seconds.)

Not quite. The answer is oncoming vehicles.

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection (i.e., one with signs or signals), you must first yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians within the crosswalk or intersection.