1 . Changing from one lane to another is best done:

Quickly and often.
When a car is in your blind spot.
Gradually and carefully.

2 . When you see this black and yellow sign, it means:

The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
There is a detour to the right due to road construction.
The road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.

3 . Which of these statements is true about driving and taking medications?

Most cold medications can make a person drowsy.
Over-the-counter medications cannot impair driving ability if taken in the recommended dosages.
Medications are safe to take at any time, if prescribed by a doctor.

4 . You drive defensively when you:

Put one car length between you and the car ahead.
Look only at the car in front of you while driving.
Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

5 . This road sign means:

No right turn.
Drive only in the direction of the arrow.
Curve ahead.

6 . When you see this sign, you should:

Watch for traffic merging from the right.
Merge right.
Turn left.

7 . To help others see you when daylight begins to fade, you should use your:

Parking lights.
Low beam headlights.
Emergency flashers.

8 . This road sign means:

Hospital.
Upcoming intersection.
Railroad crossing.

9 . If you park facing uphill where there is no curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your wheels toward the edge of the road.
Turn your wheels away from the edge of the road.
Keep your wheels facing straight.

10 . This road sign means:

You are about to enter a one-way street from the wrong direction.
U-turns are prohibited.
You may proceed if the way is clear.

11 . This sign means:

School crossing.
School zone.
Pedestrian crossing.

12 . This red and white sign means you should:

Stop and check for traffic coming from both directions before proceeding.
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the road you wish to enter or cross.
Maintain a steady speed and check for traffic coming from all directions.

13 . Vehicles stopped behind a school bus with its red lights flashing must remain stopped until:

All students are off the bus.
The stop arm is retracted.
The stop arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion.
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14 . As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:

Yield to any crossing pedestrians and bicyclists.
Yield to any car already within the roundabout.
Both of the above.

15 . This sign means:

All traffic must turn left.
No left turn.
No U-turn.

16 . This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.
Road construction.
Road curves ahead.

17 . Where is it safe to pass another vehicle?

Within an intersection where there are no oncoming vehicles
Wherever signs and/or pavement markings permit passing
Within a curve where there are no oncoming vehicles

18 . To prevent yourself from becoming an aggressive driver:

Relax and concentrate on driving.
Drive above the posted speed limit.
Tailgate the driver in front of you.

19 . At dawn or dusk and in rain or snow, it can be hard to see and be seen. A good way to let other drivers know you are there is to turn:

Up the instrumental panel lights.
On your parking lights.
On your headlights.

20 . What does this road sign mean?

Be ready to merge with traffic entering your lane.
Always stop.
Divided highway ahead.

21 . At a school crossing sign, you should:

Always stop, whether there is a stop sign or not.
Watch for children and be ready to stop.
Always sound your horn when you see children.

22 . South Dakota law requires ____ to use safety belts in a moving vehicle.

Only operators
Only children
Children, front seat passengers, and operators

23 . From top to bottom, the following is the proper order for traffic lights:

Red, yellow, green.
Red, green, yellow.
Green, red, yellow.

24 . To be able to turn quickly, your hands must be:

On opposite sides of the steering wheel.
Next to each other on the top of the steering wheel.
On the top and bottom of the steering wheel.

25 . "No passing zone" signs tell drivers:

To speed up slightly.
That it is not safe to pass.
To maintain a steady speed.