Sharing the Road — 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. Sharing the Road: 44 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | South Dakota Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 44 (9% 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 (44)
1. 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. ✓
Answer: C. Slow down and pass with caution.
2. 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.
Answer: A. It is a slow-moving vehicle.
3. When a bicyclist is making a left turn:
- They may use the left lane. ✓
- They may cut through all lanes.
- They may wait on the side of the road.
Answer: A. They may use the left lane.
4. If you come to a railroad crossing with lowered gates and flashing warning lights, you should:
- Drive around the crossing gates if you can't see a train.
- Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted. ✓
- Slow down and drive around the gates.
Answer: B. Come to a complete stop well behind the gates, wait for the tracks to clear, and proceed once the gates are lifted.
5. You are driving on the freeway. The vehicle in front of you is a large truck. You should drive:
- Closely behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see farther ahead than you can.
- Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle. ✓
- No more than one car length behind the truck so the driver can see you.
Answer: B. Farther behind the truck than you would when following a passenger vehicle.
6. If you approach a stopped school bus that has its lights flashing and signal arm extended, you should:
- Stop. ✓
- Proceed at 15 mph if no children are present.
- Proceed at normal speed, but watch for children.
Answer: A. Stop.
7. When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
- Be ready to use your horn.
- Drive more slowly.
- Allow a larger following distance. ✓
Answer: C. Allow a larger following distance.
8. There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should:
- Make eye contact with and then pass the pedestrian.
- Slow down as you pass the pedestrian.
- Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street. ✓
Answer: C. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.
9. 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. ✓
Answer: C. Wait until the pedestrian crosses the street before proceeding.
10. If pedestrians are illegally crossing in the middle of the street instead of in a crosswalk, you:
- Must stop for them. ✓
- Do not have to stop for them.
- Should honk your horn at them.
Answer: A. Must stop for them.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook