The crossing gate is down but you cannot see a train. May you drive around it?
Correct answer: No; stay stopped until the gate is raised, lights stop flashing and the tracks are clear.
A lowered gate is not optional merely because the train is out of view. Check all tracks before proceeding after the warnings end.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 34: Railroad crossings — lights and gates. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
At an intersection without stop signs or signals, another car entered before you. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection.
The vehicle that entered first has priority. Yield rather than creating a conflict inside the intersection.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 31: Yielding Right-of-Way. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You and a driver on your right reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Your paths conflict. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield to the driver on your right.
Where there is no stop sign or signal, yield to traffic from your right. Continue watching for mistakes and be ready to avoid a crash.
Source: Current South Dakota Codified Laws §32-26-13, simultaneous intersection approach and yielding to the right. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
On a two-way street, you are already in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches using its warning light or siren. What should you do?
Correct answer: Clear the intersection safely, then pull close to the right edge and stop until it passes.
Yield clear of the intersection unless an officer directs otherwise. Stopping inside it can block the emergency vehicle.
Source: Current South Dakota Codified Laws §32-31-6, emergency vehicle using audible OR visual signals; clear intersection and stop at right edge of a two-way road. Reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Another vehicle occupies the freeway gap you hoped to use. Who must adjust?
Correct answer: You must yield and find a safe gap before entering the through lane.
A signal states your intention but does not create a gap or right-of-way. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 45: Entering a Multi-Lane Highway. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An approaching motorcycle has its turn signal on, but its actual intended movement is not yet clear. Should you pull from your driveway in front of it?
Correct answer: No; wait until its actual movement and a safe gap make entry safe.
A motorcycle’s narrow profile makes speed and distance harder to judge. Wait until the intended movement and a safe gap are clear.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 62: Motorcycles. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You want to turn left across an approaching vehicle's path at an intersection without a protected turn signal. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield and wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
A left-turning driver yields to oncoming traffic that presents a conflict. A turn signal announces intent; it does not grant priority.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 38: Left turns. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You are waiting at a roundabout entrance and a vehicle is circulating across your intended path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for a safe gap and yield before entering.
Traffic entering a roundabout yields to vehicles already circulating and to pedestrians. Enter only when there is a safe gap.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 40: Roundabouts — entering. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Your light turns green while another vehicle is still crossing the intersection. What should you do?
Correct answer: Allow that vehicle to clear before proceeding.
A green signal does not clear an occupied intersection. The manual requires allowing crossing traffic to clear before proceeding.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 32: Traffic Signals — GREEN. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
May an ordinary passenger car use a roundabout's raised truck apron as a shortcut through the turn?
Correct answer: No; the apron provides space for large trucks' rear wheels, not ordinary cars.
The handbook specifically excludes cars, SUVs and pickups from the truck apron. Stay in the appropriate circulating lane.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 39: Roundabouts — Truck Apron. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
An emergency vehicle approaches while you are already inside a roundabout. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to an exit, leave the roundabout, then pull over and yield.
Do not block the circulating roadway. The manual directs drivers already inside to exit first, then pull over for the emergency vehicle.
Source: South Dakota Driver License Manual, current catalog-linked edition, REVISED 11/2024; printed/physical page 40: Roundabouts — Emergency Vehicles. Text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
