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South Dakota Markings practice

Practice 34 South Dakota DMV questions on markings. Answer interactively below with an instant explanation after every question.

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Example questions & answers

1

What is the intended use for shared center lanes?

  • A.making left turns.
  • B.making U-turns where permitted.
  • C.vehicles traveling in both directions.
  • D.all of the above.✓

Why: Shared center lanes are designated for drivers in both directions to safely prepare for left turns or permitted U-turns. These lanes help maintain traffic flow by removing turning vehicles from the main travel lanes.

2

When there is both a solid and a dashed yellow line between lanes of traffic, you are prohibited from passing

Illustration for question 2
  • A.if the dashed yellow line is on your side.
  • B.if the solid yellow line is on your side.✓
  • C.if the solid yellow line is not on your side.
  • D.on either side.

Why: You are prohibited from passing when the solid yellow line is on your side of the road. This marking serves as a legal barrier indicating that crossing into the oncoming lane is unsafe due to limited visibility or road conditions.

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