Right of Way & Intersections — South Dakota
South Dakota DMV practice test: 470 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 33 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | South Dakota Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 33 (7% of 470 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (33)
1. What is a crosswalk?
- Another name for a four-way intersection.
- An area designated for road construction workers.
- The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway. ✓
Answer: C. The area where pedestrians may cross the roadway.
2. You enter a designated turn lane to make a left turn at an upcoming intersection. There is oncoming traffic. You should:
- Move to the left of the center lane.
- Signal before you arrive at the intersection. ✓
- Turn your front wheels to the left to be prepared to turn.
Answer: B. Signal before you arrive at the intersection.
3. Which statement is true?
- You should put on your cruise control near a railroad crossing to maintain a constant speed.
- You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign. ✓
- You have the right-of-way at a railroad crossing and do not need to stop.
Answer: B. You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger or stop sign.
4. Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:
- In a marked crosswalk.
- In any crosswalk or intersection.
- Crossing any street. ✓
Answer: C. Crossing any street.
5. If you come to an intersection and your view to the side is blocked, you should:
- Slow down and look both ways.
- Maintain your speed and look both ways.
- Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions. ✓
Answer: C. Stop, then inch forward until you can see clearly in both directions.
6. What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation?
- Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection. ✓
- If the intersection is clear, the driver does not need to stop.
- Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.
Answer: A. Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering the intersection.
7. You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:
- Oncoming vehicles also turning left.
- All approaching vehicles. ✓
- Pedestrians on the sidewalk waiting for a "Walk" signal.
Answer: B. All approaching vehicles.
8. At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:
- Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.
- Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. ✓
- Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.
Answer: B. Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.
9. At an intersection with a yield sign, you:
- Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict. ✓
- Must yield to vehicles only on your right.
- Should slow down but never stop.
Answer: A. Must yield the right-of-way to cross traffic that is close enough to cause conflict.
10. At a crosswalk:
- You must yield to pedestrians. ✓
- Pedestrians must yield to you.
- Construction workers must yield to you.
Answer: A. You must yield to pedestrians.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook