South Dakota Motorcycle Permit: Road Signs & Signals Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is A

The school zone sign is pentagonal (five sided) with a yellow or yellow-green background.

Not quite. The answer is Hitchhiking is prohibited.

In North America, a hand with the thumb raised indicates that the person wants to hitch a ride. A red slash inside a red circle means "no." This sign means that hitchhiking is prohibited on this section of roadway. Don't pick up hitchhikers here.

Not quite. The answer is driving the wrong way.

If you see this sign, it means you are driving the wrong way. Turn around.

Not quite. The answer is No trucks are allowed on this road.

A red circle with a diagonal red slash means "no." The red slash over the truck indicates that trucks are not allowed on this road. Truck drivers must look for an alternate route.

Not quite. The answer is You are 444 miles from the state line or the end of this road.

Mileposts are located at regular intervals so that drivers will always be in sight of one. They are placed along the edge of the roadway to give drivers information about their locations on the highway for navigational and emergency purposes. The number on the milepost usually indicates the distance in miles to the state line or the end of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Trucks may enter or cross this roadway.

This sign indicates trucks entering or crossing the roadway ahead. Slow down and watch for trucks.

Not quite. The answer is a yield sign.

This is a yield sign, the only type of sign shaped like a downward-pointing triangle. When you arrive at a yield sign, you must slow down and yield to traffic and pedestrians before you proceed. You may also need to stop for them, so be ready.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic must make a left turn only.

This is a traffic regulatory sign. This sign indicates that the traffic must make a left turn only.

Not quite. The answer is You are approaching an airport.

This is a guide sign that means you are approaching an airport.

Not quite. The answer is Low clearance ahead

This sign indicates that this roadway's vertical clearance here is 12'6" (twelve feet six inches). Vehicles taller than this should not proceed on this roadway. In the United States, trucks can legally be over 13 feet tall.

Not quite. The answer is A railroad crossing is ahead.

This sign alerts motorists that a railroad crossing is ahead. Drivers must proceed with caution.

Not quite. The answer is Narrow bridge ahead

This is a warning sign that indicates a narrow bridge ahead. The bridge is wide enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, but with very little clearance.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles must not cross the solid yellow line except to turn left.

Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. Do not cross a solid yellow line except to turn left.

Not quite. The answer is stop

Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign. That is, come to a complete stop and then yield the right-of-way before proceeding.

Not quite. The answer is you need to make a right turn to enter Route 47 north.

This sign tells you to turn right to go north on route 47.

Not quite. The answer is freeway exit ramps.

Signs like this provide advisory speeds at freeway exits and entrance ramps. They show the maximum recommended safe speed to drive in ideal weather conditions.

Not quite. The answer is Vehicles may cross the broken yellow line to pass or turn, if it is safe to do so.

You must drive to the right of the broken yellow centerline. When it is safe, you may cross this line to pass another vehicle or turn.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic may flow on both sides.

This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign.

Not quite. The answer is Farm machinery may be crossing the road.

This warning sign indicates to the driver that farm equipment may be crossing the road. Be ready to slow down for slow-moving equipment.

Not quite. The answer is a multi-use path crossing is ahead.

This is a warning sign. Bicyclists and pedestrians regularly cross the road in the area where the sign is posted. You must drive with caution and be ready to stop.