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South Dakota Emergencies practice

Practice 13 South Dakota DMV questions on emergencies. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What must you do when an emergency vehicle with sirens or flashing lights is approaching?

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  • A.stop your vehicle wherever you are.
  • B.continue at the same speed.
  • C.pull over to the left edge of the road.
  • D.pull over to the right edge of the road.✓

Why: When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching with flashing lights or sirens, you must immediately pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. This action clears a path so emergency responders can reach their destination as quickly as possible.

2

What are you required to do when you see an ambulance with its flashing lights on approaching you?

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  • A.Maintain your speed and direction.
  • B.Slow down.
  • C.Pull over if the ambulance is approaching you from behind.
  • D.Pull over, no matter which direction the ambulance is traveling in.✓

Why: When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sirens approaches, you must pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. This rule applies regardless of whether the vehicle is coming from behind you or from the opposite direction on a two-way road.

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