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Question:

If you are driving on a road with three or more lanes in your direction, you should use _________ except when passing another vehicle.

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explanation

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.

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You are about to make a right turn on a red signal. A pedestrian starts to cross the road in front of you. What should you do?

Yield to the pedestrian.

Under South Dakota law, before you may turn right at a red signal, you must stop and then yield to lawfully crossing pedestrians and other vehicles. [Traffic Signals, Traffic Control Devices, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual], [Right-of-Way, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual], [SD Cod L § 32-28-4]

If you are convicted of DWI, you may be sentenced to prison for up to _______ for a third offense.

2 years

A third offense of DWI is considered a Class 6 felony, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000, up to two years in the state penitentiary, or both. Also, your license will be revoked for at least one year. (Note: The South Dakota Driver License Manual incorrectly states the maximum fine as $2,000.) [DWI; Alcohol and the Law; Be in Shape to Drive; South Dakota Driver License Manual], [SD Cod L § 22-6-1], [SD Cod L § 32-23-4]

In South Dakota, which occupants of a car are required to wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?

The driver, all front-seat passengers, and all passengers under 18

South Dakota law requires all front-seat occupants and all occupants under 18 to wear a seat belt or suitable child restraint. However, even rear-seat adult passengers should wear seat belts. Seat belts have been proven to save lives and reduce injuries – even in the rear seat. [Use Safety Belts and Child Restraints, The Driver License, South Dakota Driver License Manual]

What does this sign indicate?

A road crew at work

This sign indicates that workers are performing maintenance on the roadway. Slow down and proceed with caution. If possible, move into a lane away from the workers.

If you see this sign above your lane at an intersection, it means you

must drive straight through the intersection.

If you see this sign above your lane at an intersection, it means that you must drive straight through the intersection.

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian crossing is not allowed.

This regulatory sign alerts pedestrians not to cross at the sign.

Which of the following is true for drivers who are under the age of twenty-one?

They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

At 9:30 a.m., beside this sign, you are

At 9:30 a.m., you are not permitted to park beside this sign. You cannot park between the times that are posted on the sign.

This sign means that

you must not drive on the railroad tracks.

This sign means that you are not allowed to drive on the railroad tracks.

What does this sign mean?

You can drive up to 45 mph when driving at night.

This sign means you should drive no faster than 45 mph when driving at night.

When can you drive in a lane marked with this sign?

When there are two or more people in your vehicle

You can drive in a lane marked with this sign if there are two or more people in your vehicle. These lanes are for carpools and high-occupancy vehicles.

You see a pennant-shaped sign. What does this sign mean?

No passing

The only pennant-shaped signs are No Passing Zone signs. This sign means that you are not allowed to pass other vehicles here. It has the words "NO PASSING ZONE" in black letters on a yellow background and is posted on the left side of the roadway. [Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices, Rules of the Road, South Dakota Driver License Manual]

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield the right-of-way to

all of the above.

When making a left turn at an intersection, you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, other vehicles already in the intersection, and oncoming traffic. The law says who must yield the right-of-way; it does not give anyone the right-of-way. You must do everything possible to avoid striking property, a pedestrian, or another vehicle.

While you are driving in a roundabout, an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches. What must you do?

Continue to your exit, pull over to the right, and let the emergency vehicle pass.

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What does this figure indicate?

A no-passing zone for all vehicles

This sign indicates a no-passing zone for all vehicles (buses, trucks, passenger cars, etc.).