South Dakota DPS Practice Tests

If you are not a SD resident, you can drive with your out-of-country license for ninety days, after which you will need to obtain a SD Driver's License. Question Category

As long as you do not become a SD resident, you are allowed to drive with a valid out-of-state license for as long as you like.

Yes. Out-of-state permits are recognized and valid in South Dakota. You will need to follow the laws of the home/issuing state.

If your license is still valid, you do not have to take the SD Driving Exam. You will need to replace your out-of-state license with a South Dakota Driver's License within ninety days.

Yes. You will need to pass an eye exam when you renew your SD Driver's License.

You must renew your SD Driver's License in person at a local Driver's License office.

New drivers and inexperienced drivers (especially teens) have a higher risk of being in an accident so insurance companies often charge more to cover this potentially risk.

The price varies depending on your age, your driving history, your car class and other factors.

The documents that you will need vary depending on the insurance company to which you apply. Generally, insurance companies want you to submit proof of your identity, your driving record and information about the vehicle you would like to insure.

Yes. You must carry liability insurance able to cover $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for two or more persons and $25,000 property damage.

After you pass your SD Driving Exam, you will receive your license in the mail.

If you fail the SD Driving Exam, you will not receive your SD Driver's License. You will be able to retake the exam as early as the next day, however, you should not rush retaking it after you have failed. You should pay attention to what your examiner indicates as your weaknesses, and you should work upon improving your driving skills.

During your SD Driving Exam, the only other person allowed in the vehicle, besides yourself, is your examiner.

If you wear contacts or glasses regularly to be able to see clearly, you should absolutely wear your corrective lenses during your exam.

You should avoid driving dangerously, driving too quickly, hitting other objects, forgetting to signal, rolling stops and parking incorrectly. Always maintain good posture and signal well in advance.

Your examiner wants to see that you are capable of driving safely and effectively. During your SD Driving Exam, you want to make sure that you are not driving too quickly or too slowly; you want to accelerate smoothly and gradually. Obey all stop signs and traffic signals, do not tailgate other vehicles and stay in the correct lane. You should also know what various street signs and traffic signals indicate to drivers on the road.

If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian should accompany you.

Yes. You must supply a vehicle for your SD Driving Exam that is in good working condition. The vehicle should be properly registered and insured.

The night before your SD Driving Exam, you should practice driving with a licensed. You should make sure you get a good night's rest as well.

Your examiner wants to see that you are capable of driving safely and effectively. During your SD Driving Exam, you want to make sure that you are not driving too quickly or too slowly; you want to accelerate smoothly and gradually. Obey all stop signs and traffic signals, do not tailgate other vehicles and stay in the correct lane. You should also know what various street signs and traffic signals indicate to drivers on the road.

You will take your exam at a SD Driver's License Office . You can find a list of available locations near you by visiting this website: https://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/exam_schedule.aspx

Anywhere in the South Dakota as long as you are accompanied by a licensed driver, whenever you are behind the wheel. Typically, this person should be a parent or guardian if you are under 18. You should begin practicing in familiar areas then progress to different areas that will test your driving knowledge and your adaptability to different driving situations.

You should practice and develop a number of safe driving skills. You should feel comfortable accelerating smoothly and gradually, passing through intersections safely, changing lanes effectively, coming to a complete stop at stop signs and traffic signals, sharing the road with other drives, maintaining the speed limit, staying in the correct lane and more. Remember during your exam, your primary responsibility is to demonstrate to your examiner that you know how to drive safely and effectively.

If you pass your SD Permit Test, you will receive your SD Learner's Permit. If you are over 18, you are eligible to apply for your SD Driving Exam as soon as possible. If you are under 18, you will need to maintain your permit for 180 days (90 days if you complete a state-approved Driver's Education course.)

There are a few reasons, test takers fail their SD Permit Test. A test taker who fails may not have studied thoroughly. Or he or she may have been nervous, anxious and/or distracted on the day of the test. If you fail your SD Permit Test, you will not receive your SD Learner's Permit, and you will need to retake the exam. You will be able to do so as early as the next business day, however, do not rush retaking the exam. Take your time. Read the entire SD Driver's Manual again and answer test questions on our website [link] so that the next time you take the SD Permit Test you have the best chance of passing.

No. You do not have to take or pass a drug test to be able to apply or receive an SD Driver's License.

No. You are not allowed to use your SD Driver's Manual or any other study material while you take your SD Permit Test.

The SD Permit Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. You will need to answer 20 of those 25 questions correctly in order to pass.

To give yourself the best chance of passing your SD Permit Test, you should read the entire Manual. The Permit Test will test your knowledge of traffic safety laws, speed limits, traffic violations, road signs, and other topics that are covered in the SD Driver's Manual.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany you as they will need to sign your application.

On the day of your SD Permit Test, you will need to bring proof of your identity and date of birth, two documents that prove your residency in South Dakota and your Social Security Number.

In South Dakota, the minimum age requirement is 14 years old.

Don't cram the night before your exam. Instead, you should review the notes and information you have already studied. If you've done a thorough job studying, the night before should be a quiet review session. It's also a good idea to take a few practice questions on our website [link]. Get a good night's rest as well.

You will need to take your SD Permit Test at a local Driver's License Office. You can find a list of available locations near you by visiting this website: https://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/exam_schedule.aspx

The SD Permit Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions. You will need to answer 20 of those 25 questions correctly in order to pass.

South Dakota does not require that applicants under 18 complete a driver's education course, but it is worthwhile considering this as completing a Driver's Education course can enable you to take the SD Driving Exam in 90 days as opposed to 180 days, the typical waiting time for applicants under 18.

To have the best chance of passing your SD Permit Test, you should read the entire Manual. The Permit Test will test your knowledge of traffic safety laws, speed limits, traffic violations, road signs, and other topics that are covered in the SD Driver's Manual.

You can find and download a copy of the SD Driver's Manual online by visiting this website: https://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/documents/DriversManual07-25-12_000.pdf

The best way to study for the SD Permit Test is to read the entire South Dakota Driver's Manual. Additionally, you can find quiz questions on our website [link] that can act as a supplement to the SD Driver's Manual.

Yes. You do have to pass a vision test in order to get your SD license.

If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian should accompany you as they will need to sign your application.

You are able to apply at any exam station in South Dakota.

When you apply for your SD Learner's Permit, you will need to bring proof of your identity and date of birth, two documents that prove your residency in South Dakota and your Social Security Number.

In South Dakota, the minimum age requirement is 14 years old.