South Dakota Operator License Knowledge Practice Test
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At night, an officer pulls you over. You stop on the right shoulder, turn off the engine, and turn on the interior light. Your registration is in the glove box. What should you do as the officer walks up?
At night, blue A is on the right shoulder with black-and-white police SUV B behind it. Cards state that an officer approaches, A’s engine is off, the interior light is on, and the registration is in the glove box. The driver’s hands and belt are not shown.
Correct answer: Keep your hands on the wheel, and reach slowly for the papers only when asked
Why
An officer who walks up to a stopped car cannot see what the people inside will do, so hands in view and slow, announced moves keep the stop calm and safe. Stay in the car, keep your seat belt on, and follow the officer's directions. Never try to drive away from an officer; many fatal crashes come from police chases.
Verified against South Dakota Driver License Manual · Police and Traffic Stops · p. 64, 65, 47
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