South Dakota DMV driving test, SD drivers license, CDL, motorcycle practice test
SD Driver Practice Test
this test contains questions that are similar to ones that will appear on the actual South Dakota DMV test and will help you pass your South Dakota Drivers's permit test with flying colors.
SD Motorcycle Practice Test
learn everything you need to know to ride a motorbike. Get ready to your DMV's written test to obtain your South Dakota motorcycle license.
SD CDL Practice Test
be well prepared for your CDL test. Get familiar with all the questions to get your South Dakota commercial driver license.
How Driver-Start can help you to get your South Dakota Driver's permit?
Multiple platforms
Go Online
You can practice on Driver-Start.com/south-dakota whenever you connected to the internet on any device. Our web site is compatible with all modern browsers.
Download South Dakota Driver Start App
Keep learning DMV road rules wherever you are with our awesome applications on your mobile device.
Multiple ways of learning of DMV South Dakota
Individual approach.
South Dakota road rules theory can be learn and memorized by South Dakota DMV's flash cards or DMV South Dakota's list of questions option or both. Choose whatever options works best for you. Become better driver in South Dakota.
Unlimited practice test.
You can challenge your knowledge of theory by our DMV South Dakota's mock test or DMV South Dakota's marathon test for unlimited times for free. More you challenge yourself more you will learn South Dakota DMV's driving rules.
Read PDF South Dakota DMV's manual
Reading DMV's manual gives you understanding of all main principles and rules of driving in South Dakota state. We suggest to read a South Dakota DMV's manual for better results and better understanding of what driving is.
Be ready to PASS your final South Dakota DMV Driver's Permit Test!
What people say about Driver Start?
"I've used this up for whole week everywhere and its works! I've passed a test in DMV last Tuesday ! The app simulates whole process like in real test, questions on the test was exactly like in the app. It was very easy to prepare!
Great! Totally recommend it!"
"Excellent app
I've had trouble learning a new language for quite some type. It was difficult for me to read and understand the organization of the book. But this app helped me learn everything I needed to pass my driving test ! It was clear, organized and efficient! Definitely better than the other apps available and would highly recommend to anyone !! Makes life alittle easier to work with easy apps like this one."
"I would recommend it This app has everything you need In one, the drivers Manuel , pratice test, flashcards ... and can even track you test score to show your growth throughout the iniative to now !!, without a doubt I will recommend this ..."
Marcus Montesino on Android platform
"I am a beginner driver, but thanks to this app I passed the test just after a couple days of studying. Thank you so much!!!"
Jonny_J on iOS platform
"davey643"
Took the marathon test 4 times went to the DMV today (4/6/15)and passed the written test with all 20 questions answered correctly 100%
"Has the same answer as the actual PA test and the same questions as the test booklet, granted I believe to questions have he wrong answer, but besides that it's a great app!"
Falletta on iOS platform
"Very nice APP. Nice visual, informative and very helpful. Installed it again and is working great!"
Ana Dicty on Android platform
"I love this! Get this app now!
I'm starting to drive soon and this is helping me study"
"Excellent app!
It's helping practice for my learner's permit. Hope I passed it on the first try."
How to Earn Your Driver’s License in SD
Automobile License
If you are on a territory of South Dakota and wish to drive, you are obliged to obtain a driver’s license. Teen drivers are required to enroll in the Graduated Licensing Program (GDL).
The GDL typically consists of the three levels:
- Learner’s permit. Consider applying if you are 14 years old. You are going to need your parent’s or guardian’s approval. Other requirements include submitting identification documents and SSN, undergoing vision screening, and passing an SD written permit test. Instruction permits stay valid for a year and the one-time permit fee is $28.
- Restricted minor’s permit. To qualify, you must reach 15 years of age. You will be asked to submit your identification documents, SSN, and parent’s approval. Also, you are to undergo a South Dakota driving road test or submit a Driver’s Education certificate with a minimum of 80 percent passing score. The fee is $28.
- Operator’s license. If you are 16, you can qualify for an operator’s license. You must not have any moving violations recorded before applying. Make sure to bring in your identification documents, your restricted minor’s permit and pay a $28 licensing fee.
Motorcycle License
Anyone age 14 and above can qualify for a motorcycle license in South Dakota. This will enable you to earn an instruction permit.
To gain a motorcycle instruction permit, you will be asked to pass a vision screening and an SD driver knowledge test. Note that your parent has to accompany you to the DMV office for your exams.
Once you gain your instruction permit, you will have to hold it for 180 days. To reduce this period to 90 days, you can undergo a certified driver training course. Undergoing the national motorcycle course reduces the period to just 30 days.
The next step is to gain a restricted minor’s permit. At this point, you will be asked to pass a driving test provided that you had no moving violations during the six months prior to applying.
As soon as you reach 16 years of age and can present a clear driving record, you can upgrade your restricted minor’s permit to an operator’s license.
Commercial Driver’s License
The first thing to do to get a commercial driver’s license in South Dakota is to gain a commercial instruction permit (you are required to already hold a valid driver’s license when applying).
Upon passing a vision screening and a knowledge test and undergoing a medical check-up, you will be issued a commercial learner’s permit which is active for six months.
The first step to getting your CDL is earning a commercial learner’s permit. You will be asked to:
To qualify for a full driver’s license, you will need to undergo a driving test. Note that the road test fee is $90 (excluding tax). The fee for earning an endorsement is $15 per endorsement.
Driver-Start.com is the perfect destination to get started when studying for your driving exams. We have a large selection of exam questions, study guides and SD driver’s license information that will help you pass your tests. We also offer a mobile app that you can download from App Store 
and Google Play .
Recently in our Blog
What to Do if You Lost Your Driver’s License? How to Replace It?
Steps You Should Do Prior to DMV Drivers License Replacement ... To Report or Not To Report? Online Driver’s License Replacement... How to Replace Your Driver’s License in a DMV Office? How to Replace Lost Driver’s License When Out-Of-State?
Read More
Driving test tips: 5 common mistakes when you start driving
Well, we hope that on your way to a DL you have already learned all the requirements you need to meet prior to being allowed to enter a road exam. To make sure you are really ready to move to the most important and the final stage of obtaining DL, use our checklist. You have to:
Read More
Practice Driver Knowledge Test and Learn 10 Tips about Driving on Snowy and Icy Road
Did you find any useful practical tips about driving in adverse weather conditions in the Driver’s Manual you read before your driver knowledge test? Yes, there is something about safety when driving on a slippery road or during heavy rain and snow, but basically, the manuals give general recommendations about adjusting to specific driving conditions. So, it is hardly possible that you gain deep knowledge of driving on an icy road, while you practice the driver knowledge test. Behind-the-wheel experience is more useful, but it is rather dangerous to obtain it without being prepared in advance. On the other hand, you can practice the permit test and at the same time get prepared by reading helpful tips from experienced drivers. We collect the most common of them, starting from how to avoid dangerous situations and ending with how to act when you get on black ice.
Read More