1 . A pentagon-shaped sign is a:

Stop sign.
Regulatory sign.
School zone or school crossing sign.

2 . If a child is about to run into the street, you should:

Start to prepare to slow down.
Flash your headlights.
Sound a sharp blast of your horn.

3 . On a green arrow, you must:

Yield to any vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian in the intersection.
Yield to pedestrians only in the intersection.
Wait four seconds before proceeding.

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

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

5 . You should yield to a pedestrian:

Only if they are in a crosswalk.
At all times, even if the pedestrian is not obeying traffic laws.
Only if the traffic lights are in the pedestrian's favor.

6 . Which of the following statements about blind spots is true?

Blind spots are eliminated if you have one outside mirror.
Large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles.
Blind spots can be checked by looking in your rearview mirror.

7 . Temporary signs used in construction and maintenance work areas:

Have a red background with green writing.
Have an orange background with black writing.
Have a yellow background with blue writing.

8 . This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.

9 . If a tire blows out, you should:

Apply the brake and hold it.
Hold the steering wheel tightly and use the brakes lightly.
Pull over quickly.

10 . Continuous hard braking on ice and snow often:

Helps you stop faster.
Locks the front wheels of a vehicle, causing a loss of steering.
Keeps the brakes from freezing.

11 . When should drivers yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk?

Only if the pedestrians first wave to the driver.
Only if the pedestrians are not texting while walking.
At all times.

12 . You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

Sound your horn and maintain your speed.
Speed up to clear the area quickly.
Slow down and pass with caution.

13 . A pedestrian starts to cross the street after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash. The pedestrian is in the middle of the street when your signal light changes to green. You should:

Proceed if you have the right-of-way.
Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane.
Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
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14 . If you miss your exit on the freeway, you should not:

Continue on the freeway and find an alternate route to your destination.
Proceed to the next exit, leave the freeway, and return to your proper exit.
Back up on the road or shoulder.

15 . Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.
Slow down.
Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

16 . Night driving presents unique problems because:

The speed limit is increased at night.
There are fewer cars on the roads at night.
Distance and vehicle speed are difficult to judge in the dark.

17 . You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection. There are no injuries and there is very little vehicle damage. You should:

Leave your vehicle in the traffic lane until law enforcement arrives.
Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.
Not move your vehicle for any reason.

18 . You use your horn:

Whenever it may help prevent a collision.
To get other drivers moving in a traffic jam.
When you're angry with another driver.

19 . A flashing yellow light at an intersection means you should:

Slow down and proceed with caution.
Come to a complete stop as quickly as possible.
Stop and proceed only when the intersection is clear.

20 . You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are following a small passenger vehicle.
Are being tailgated by another driver.
Are driving more slowly than the posted speed limit.

21 . You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

22 . When a school bus is stopped on the road ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until all the children have left the bus.
Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.
Change lanes, drive slowly, and pass the bus cautiously.

23 . If it feels like your tires have lost contact with the surface of the road, you should:

Slow down by shifting into a lower gear.
Ease your foot off the gas pedal.
Slow down by pumping the brakes quickly and firmly.

24 . You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead
Right, toward the side of the road
Left, toward the center of the road

25 . A reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle indicates that:

It is a slow-moving vehicle.
It is an ambulance.
It is a school bus.