South Dakota Road Signs Flashcards

What shape and color is a yield sign in South Dakota?

Answer: Downward-pointing red and white triangle

Yield signs are shaped as downward-pointing triangles with red and white coloring, requiring drivers to slow down and give way to traffic.

In South Dakota, what does a pennant-shaped sign on the left side of the road indicate?

Answer: No passing zone begins

A pennant-shaped sign placed on the left side of the road marks the beginning of a no passing zone.

What does an orange diamond sign reading "ROAD WORK AHEAD" mean in South Dakota?

Answer: Construction or maintenance zone ahead requiring reduced speed

Orange signs warn of construction and work zones where workers and equipment may be present, requiring drivers to slow down and use caution.

What does a blue rectangular sign with a gas pump symbol indicate on South Dakota highways?

Answer: Gas station available at the next exit

Blue motorist services signs indicate that gas stations, food, lodging, or other services are available at the next exit.

In South Dakota, what does a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) sign indicate?

Answer: School zone or school crossing ahead

Pentagon-shaped signs are used exclusively to indicate school zones and school crossings, warning drivers that children may be present.

What does a round yellow sign with an X and the letters RR indicate in South Dakota?

Answer: Railroad crossing ahead

This advance warning sign alerts drivers that a railroad crossing is ahead, giving them time to prepare to stop if a train is approaching.