South Dakota DMV Permit Practice Mini Test 3: 12 Questions

Mini Test 3 has 12 multiple-choice questions on South Dakota driving rules, including uncontrolled intersection, white edge line, curve approach and fog driving. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.

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  1. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with no traffic control devices?

    • A. Yield to traffic already in the intersection
    • B. Proceed without slowing
    • C. Honk before entering
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    A. Yield to traffic already in the intersection

    Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

  2. What does a white edge line on the roadway indicate?

    • A. A no passing zone
    • B. Opposing traffic
    • C. The edge of the roadway
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    C. The edge of the roadway

    White edge lines mark the outer edge of the roadway.

  3. What should drivers do when approaching a curve in the road?

    • A. Accelerate through the curve
    • B. Slow before entering the curve
    • C. Brake hard while turning
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    B. Slow before entering the curve

    Speed should be reduced before entering a curve.

  4. What is the safest action when visibility is reduced by fog?

    • A. Use high beams
    • B. Stop in the traffic lane
    • C. Use low beams and slow down
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    C. Use low beams and slow down

    Low beams reduce glare and slowing down improves control.

  5. What should drivers do when driving at night?

    • A. Turn off headlights to reduce glare
    • B. Reduce speed and increase following distance
    • C. Drive faster to shorten travel time
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    B. Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Night driving reduces visibility, requiring slower speeds.

Complete Study Guide: All 12 Questions with Answers

Every question in Mini Test 3, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.

  1. Q1. What should a driver do when approaching an intersection with no traffic control devices?

    Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the intersection

    Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

  2. Q2. What does a white edge line on the roadway indicate?

    Correct answer: The edge of the roadway

    Why: White edge lines mark the outer edge of the roadway.

  3. Q3. What should drivers do when approaching a curve in the road?

    Correct answer: Slow before entering the curve

    Why: Speed should be reduced before entering a curve.

  4. Q4. What is the safest action when visibility is reduced by fog?

    Correct answer: Use low beams and slow down

    Why: Low beams reduce glare and slowing down improves control.

  5. Q5. What should drivers do when driving at night?

    Correct answer: Reduce speed and increase following distance

    Why: Night driving reduces visibility, requiring slower speeds.

  6. Q6. What is the purpose of pavement arrows?

    Correct answer: Indicate permitted lane movements

    Why: Lane arrows guide drivers on allowed movements.

  7. Q7. What should drivers do when approaching a work zone?

    Correct answer: Slow down and obey posted signs

    Why: Work zones require extra caution and reduced speed.

  8. Q8. What should drivers do when approaching pedestrians?

    Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop

    Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians to prevent crashes.

  9. Q9. What does a broken yellow centerline allow drivers to do?

    Correct answer: Pass when it is safe

    Why: Broken yellow lines permit passing when conditions are safe.

  10. Q10. What should drivers do when approaching a school bus stopped with flashing red lights?

    Correct answer: Stop until the lights stop flashing

    Why: Drivers must stop for school buses using red flashing lights.

  11. Q11. What should drivers do if they feel distracted while driving?

    Correct answer: Refocus attention on driving

    Why: Drivers must stay focused to drive safely.

  12. Q12. Why is maintaining a safe following distance important?

    Correct answer: It allows time to react to hazards

    Why: Adequate space gives drivers time to respond safely.

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