If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed.

reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

increase your speed and proceed.

When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to

both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.

vehicles already in the circle.

neither pedestrians nor vehicles already in the circle.

Which of the following is true about the right-of-way?

You should always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.

You can always proceed if you have the right-of-way.

You should claim the right-of-way whenever possible.

The right-of-way is a legal right.

You see an octagonal (eight-sided) sign at an intersection. What must you do here?

Slow down and yield to traffic.

Go straight when it is safe to do so; you cannot turn here.

At an unmarked crosswalk, you must

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.

increase your speed and cross before the pedestrians.

stop and ask the pedestrians to cross quickly.

signal your intentions and proceed.

When approaching an intersection without signs or signals, you must yield to

vehicles coming from the right.

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South Dakota DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test

13 right-of-way questions for the South Dakota DMV Permit Test, out of 13 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real South Dakota test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 13
If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must
Not quite. The answer is stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed.
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in intersections and crosswalks. When a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed.
2Question 2 of 13
When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to
Not quite. The answer is both pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle.
Pedestrians and vehicles that are already in an intersection have the right-of-way. And a roundabout is a circular intersection. When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles already in the circle. Note: At the time of this writing, South Dakota doesn't have any roundabouts, but the South Dakota Department of Transportation is planning several.
Source: "Roundabouts," South Dakota Department of Transportation, http://www.sddot.com/transportation/highways/planning/roundabout/Default.aspx
3Question 3 of 13
As you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.
Not quite. The answer is right
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic already in the roundabout. Always enter to the right of the central island. Note: At the time of this writing, South Dakota doesn't have any roundabouts, but the South Dakota Department of Transportation is planning several.
Source: "Roundabouts," South Dakota Department of Transportation, http://www.sddot.com/transportation/highways/planning/roundabout/Default.aspx
4Question 4 of 13
If a driver under the age of 18 who holds a restricted minor's permit is convicted of a traffic violation for the first time, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for _____ days or until he or she turns 18.
Not quite. The answer is 30
If a driver under the age of 18 who holds an instruction permit or restricted minor's permit is convicted of a traffic violation or violates the restrictions of the permit and this was the driver's first offense, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for 30 days or until his or her eighteenth birthday, whichever is shorter.
Source: Restricted Minor's Permit; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual
5Question 5 of 13
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least
Not quite. The answer is one vehicle length.
When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back about one vehicle length. If you are too close to the vehicle, it may roll back into your vehicle when it starts.
6Question 6 of 13
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in _________ direction.
Not quite. The answer is a counterclockwise
A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in a counterclockwise direction. These intersections are designed to reduce the number and severity of collisions as well as provide operational efficiencies.
7Question 7 of 13
Which of the following is true about the right-of-way?
Not quite. The answer is You should always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.
The law states who must yield the right-of-way; it doesn't actually give anyone the right-of-way. You may encounter drivers or pedestrians who are not following the rules. In such situations, yield the right-of-way rather than risk a conflict that could result in an accident.
Source: Right-of-Way, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual
8Question 8 of 13
When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.
Not quite. The answer is left-right-left rule
When you come to an intersection, follow the left-right-left rule: Look to your left first because vehicles coming from the left are closer to you. Then look to your right. Finally, take one more look to your left before you proceed. You might see a vehicle on your left that you didn't see the first time you looked.
9Question 9 of 13
You see an octagonal (eight-sided) sign at an intersection. What must you do here?
Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to traffic.
This is a stop sign, the only type of sign that has an octagonal (eight-sided) shape. A stop sign has the word "STOP" printed in white on a red background. At a stop sign, you must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, whichever you encounter first. Then yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Source: Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual
10Question 10 of 13
At an unmarked crosswalk, you must
Not quite. The answer is yield the right-of-way to the pedestrians.
You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.
11Question 11 of 13
If you are convicted of failing to yield the right-of-way, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If you are convicted of failure to yield the right-of-way, four points will be added to your driving record. You will also face a fine, a jail sentence, or both, depending on the circumstances of the offense.
Source: South Dakota Point System; Revocation and Suspension of License; South Dakota Driver License Manual
12Question 12 of 13
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
Not quite. The answer is on the right
When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection (i.e., one without signs or signals) from different roadways at about the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
13Question 13 of 13
When approaching an intersection without signs or signals, you must yield to
Not quite. The answer is vehicles coming from the right.
At an intersection without signs or signals, you must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

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Is this South Dakota DMV Permit: Right-of-Way Practice Test like the real South Dakota DMV Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 25 questions; this free test has 13.

How many questions are on the South Dakota DMV Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

What score do you need to pass the South Dakota DMV Permit Test?

You need 20 out of 25 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the South Dakota DMV Permit Test?

You can take it from age 14. Pass mark is 80%. The test is waived with a driver ed certificate from an approved course completed in the last year. Appointment required.

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If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, you must

When entering a roundabout, you must yield the right-of-way to

As you approach a roundabout, you must enter to the _______ of the central island.

If a driver under the age of 18 who holds a restricted minor's permit is convicted of a traffic violation for the first time, his or her driving privileges will be suspended for _____ days or until he or she turns 18.

When stopped behind another vehicle on a hill, you should stay back at least

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a central island in _________ direction.

Which of the following is true about the right-of-way?

When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.