South Dakota · Speed Limits · Question 2 of 8
When passing a school zone in South Dakota during posted hours, you should:
- A. Maintain the regular limit if no children are visible
- B. Slow to the posted school zone speed (often 15 to 25 mph) Correct answer
- C. Stop unless a crossing guard waves you through
- D. Drive in the center lane only
Why this is the right answer
School zone speed limits in South Dakota apply during posted hours or whenever children are present. Most zones drop to 15 or 25 mph, with steep fines for violations.
How this question shows up on the South Dakota permit test
Questions in the speed limits category are common on the South Dakota learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the South Dakota Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of speed limits on the permit test, read our complete guide to Speed Limits.