The real South Dakota knowledge test is the DMV exam used for a learner permit. This page contains one fixed 20 question slice of the full free 180 question bank, with an explanation after each answer.
Sample question from test 2
safe-driving
A school crossing guard tells you to stop. What does South Dakota require?
- Stop only if the guard is holding a red sign
- Continue slowly unless children are already in the crosswalk
- Follow the guard's direction to stop
- Obey only traffic lights and posted signs
Answer: Follow the guard's direction to stop. School crossing guards are included in South Dakota's traffic control devices, along with law enforcement and highway personnel. Their directions are not optional suggestions. The choice about continuing until children are already in the crosswalk reacts too late and ignores the guard's authority. When a person directing traffic faces your lane and signals stop, brake before the crossing and wait for a clear release.