South Dakota Free Test 2

Defensive driving requires you to be aware of your surroundings at all times by constantly keeping your eyes moving and scanning the road ahead and to the sides.

This sign warns of a steep hill or downgrade ahead; be prepared to control your speed, possibly by shifting to a lower gear.

You should increase your following distance in any situation that reduces visibility or when following vehicles that might stop suddenly, such as school buses or vehicles at railroad crossings.

If your wheels go off the pavement, you should grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and brake gently before attempting to steer back onto the road.

Because small children can be difficult to see behind a vehicle using only mirrors, it is safest to physically get out of the car and check the area before backing up.

Relying only on mirrors is unsafe because all vehicles have blind spots—areas around the vehicle that cannot be seen in the mirrors.

Signs with a green background and white letters are guide signs that provide directional information, such as distances to upcoming destinations.

If you accidentally take the wrong expressway exit, do not stop or reverse; continue to the next exit and use signs to find your way back to your intended route.

Drivers intending to turn left must yield the right-of-way to any vehicles approaching from the opposite direction that are proceeding straight or turning right.

This sign warns that the bridge ahead is narrower than the approaching road.

When driving in fog, you should always use your low beam headlights, as high beams will reflect off the fog and create glare, reducing your visibility even further.

Signs that are brown with white lettering are used to indicate points of public recreation, scenic guidance, and cultural interest.

Roadways are most slippery during the first few minutes of a rainfall, as rainwater mixes with oil and other debris on the pavement surface.

The distance it takes to stop a vehicle increases exponentially as its speed increases, due to both longer reaction time and braking distance.

As you approach the crest of a hill, your visibility of the road ahead is limited, so you should reduce your speed and be prepared to stop for any hidden hazards.

This is a service sign indicating that telephone services are available ahead.

Regulatory signs, which inform you of laws such as speed limits or parking rules, are typically vertical rectangles with black lettering on a white background.

To avoid being blinded by an approaching vehicle's high-beam headlights, you should look away from the lights and toward the right edge of your lane.

At an all-way stop, the right-of-way is given to the driver who arrived at the intersection first.

Pavement markings in the shape of arrows indicate which direction(s) of travel are permitted or required from a specific lane.

The shape of a route sign helps identify the type of road, such as an interstate (shield), U.S. highway (shield), or state highway (often a unique shape for the state).

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, the safest strategy is to avoid making eye contact, do not engage, and maintain a safe distance.

The round yellow sign with a black "RXR" is the advance warning sign placed ahead of a highway-rail intersection to alert drivers.

Speed limit signs are regulatory signs, which inform drivers of traffic laws and regulations that must be obeyed.

At a yield sign, you must slow down and be prepared to stop, yielding the right-of-way to any traffic or pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.

Before entering an intersection, you should scan by looking left, then right, and then left again, as traffic from the left is the first you will encounter.

This sign warns that you are approaching a school zone; slow down, watch for children, and obey any posted school speed limits.

A person's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is primarily determined by their body weight, the amount of alcohol they drink, and the time period over which they consume it.

This is a service sign indicating that a hospital is nearby; follow the sign to reach the facility.

This sign warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead; be prepared to slow down or stop for people crossing the street.