Pedestrian yielding — South Dakota Permit Test

Be prepared to yield to pedestrians even when they are not in a crosswalk.

People cross in the middle of the block too, and a driver who expects them only at corners hits them.

Always be prepared to yield to pedestrians even if they are not in a crosswalk.

Yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections, even when no crosswalk is marked.

Many corners have no painted lines, and a person crossing there gets hit by a driver waiting for paint.

Yield to pedestrians crossing at intersections, even when a crosswalk is not marked.

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, come to a complete stop.

A person who cannot see your car cannot step out of its way, so only your stop keeps them safe.

When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, come to a complete stop.

Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection, even if your traffic light is green.

A green light does not clear the street, and a walker caught mid-crossing when it changes still needs to finish.

Yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians in the intersection even if the traffic light is green.

A pedestrian guided by a dog or carrying a white cane is crossing the street. What must you do?

Come to a complete stop. A person who cannot see your car cannot step out of its way, so only your stop keeps them safe. South Dakota Driver License Manual, p.61: “When a pedestrian is crossing a street guided by a dog or carrying a white cane, come to a complete stop.”