South Dakota Permit Test: Signals & Pavement Markings Practice Questions

Correct answer: Continue through the intersection

If you are in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, do not stop but continue through.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop; do not go in the arrow’s direction

A red arrow means you must stop and cannot go in its direction until the red arrow goes out and a green arrow or light comes on.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: The green-arrow protection is ending

A yellow arrow means the protection of a green arrow is ending; prepare to stop or yield before turning.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Stop as you would at a stop sign

A vehicle facing a red or completely unlighted signal must stop as if at a stop sign.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Let crossing traffic clear the intersection

If you are stopped and the light turns green, allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you proceed.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Dark (unlit)

A PHB has two red lenses above one yellow lens and stays dark until a pedestrian pushes the call button.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: On the left

In horizontal traffic lights the red light is on the left, yellow in the middle, and green on the right.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution.

Source: Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Signals

Correct answer: Left turns (or allowed U-turns) both ways

Shared center lanes are reserved for left turns (or permitted U-turns) by vehicles traveling in either direction.

Source: Pavement Markings & Other Lane Controls

Correct answer: At the stop line

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, the stop line must be obeyed first.

Source: Pavement Markings & Other Lane Controls

Correct answer: Same direction; lane changes are allowed

A white dashed line is used on one-direction roadways and passing (lane changing) is permitted.

Source: Pavement Markings & Other Lane Controls

Correct answer: It travels less than 25 mph

A reflective orange (and red) triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle traveling less than 25 mph, such as farm or construction equipment.

Source: Traffic Signs

Correct answer: Use another road

Some high-speed roads have minimum limits; if the minimum is too fast for you, use another road.

Source: Traffic Signs

Correct answer: They may be doubled

Fines for speeding in a work zone may be doubled; reduce speed even if no workers are present.

Source: Work Zone Signs & Work Zones

Correct answer: Until you see "End Road Work"

Observe the posted work zone signs until you see "End Road Work."

Source: Work Zone Signs & Work Zones