South Dakota Traffic Laws Flashcards

What is South Dakota's Move Over law?

Answer: Move over a lane or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights

South Dakota's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or significantly reduce speed when approaching stopped emergency, maintenance, or tow vehicles with activated lights.

In South Dakota, when is it legal to make a right turn on red?

Answer: After stopping completely and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it

Right turns on red are permitted in South Dakota after a complete stop and yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians, provided no sign prohibits it.

What is the school zone speed limit in South Dakota?

Answer: 15 mph when children are present

The speed limit in South Dakota school zones is 15 mph when children are present, unless a different speed is posted.

In South Dakota, how far in advance must you signal before turning?

Answer: At least 100 feet

South Dakota law requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before making a turn to give adequate notice to other road users.

What happens when you refuse a chemical test after a DUI arrest in South Dakota?

Answer: Automatic license suspension and possible enhanced penalties

Refusing a chemical test in South Dakota triggers automatic administrative license suspension under the implied consent law, and may result in enhanced penalties.

In South Dakota, when must you yield to pedestrians?

Answer: Whenever pedestrians are in a marked or unmarked crosswalk

South Dakota law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked, giving them the right-of-way.