South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the knowledge test you take at a South Dakota driver licensing location for an instruction permit. The questions cover South Dakota's teen licensing steps and penalties, plus shared US road rules and road signs.
Kort antwoord
Afgenomen door: South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program. Minimumleeftijd: 14. Oefen hier gratis met 205 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: C. 14
South Dakota issues an instruction permit at 14.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: B. A parent or guardian
Teens visit a licensing location with a guardian and bring the required documents.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Pass a knowledge test or complete a state-approved driver education course
Teens must pass a knowledge test or complete a state-approved driver education course.
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Antwoord: C. One year from the class completion date
A driver education certificate can waive testing for one year from the date the class was completed.
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Antwoord: A. 275 days
The holding period is 275 days without driver education, or 180 days with an approved course.
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Antwoord: A. 180 days
Completing approved driver education cuts the permit holding period to 180 days.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Only with a licensed adult supervising at all times
Instruction permit holders must drive only under a licensed adult's supervision at all times.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: A. 50 hours, including 10 at night and 10 in bad weather
Teens need 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night and 10 in inclement weather.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: B. By signing the Supervised Driving Statement or affidavit
Hours go in the student driving log, and the parent signs the Supervised Driving Statement or the affidavit.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: A. No traffic convictions in the last six months
To get a restricted minor's permit, you must have no traffic convictions in the past six months.
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Antwoord: C. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Restricted permit holders may drive unaccompanied from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Antwoord: A. A legal guardian
From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., a restricted permit holder may drive only with a legal guardian.
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Antwoord: A. None
For the first six months, no passengers from outside the immediate family or household are allowed.
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Antwoord: B. One
After six months, one passenger from outside the immediate family or household is allowed.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Six months
Teens under 18 must hold the restricted permit for six months before upgrading.
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Antwoord: B. 16
You must be at least 16 to get an operator license.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Six months conviction-free and written approval from a parent or guardian
You need six months on a restricted permit, six months with no convictions and written approval from a parent or guardian.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Pass a drive test at an exam station or complete a state-approved driver education course
Teens pass a scheduled drive test, using a street-legal licensed vehicle, or complete state-approved driver education.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: A. 30 days
A first permit-condition violation or first Class 2 misdemeanor traffic conviction brings a 30-day suspension, unless the law requires more.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: D. 180 days or until the 16th birthday, whichever is longer
A second violation, any felony or any Class 1 misdemeanor traffic conviction brings 180 days or until age 16, whichever is longer.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Yes, with a written request
A parent or guardian may cancel a permit or license by written request.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: B. They may not use a cell phone while driving
South Dakota bans all cell phone use while driving for drivers with a learner or intermediate permit.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: C. All drivers
South Dakota bans texting while driving for all drivers.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A street-legal, licensed vehicle
Drive tests must be scheduled, and the teen must provide a street-legal, licensed vehicle.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: A. A parent or guardian
Permit holders may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless supervised by a parent or guardian.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- You can get an instruction permit at 14 by passing a knowledge test or completing state-approved driver education. Bring a guardian.
- A driver education certificate can waive testing for one year from the class completion date.
- Hold the permit 275 days, or 180 days with driver education, and log 50 supervised hours: 10 at night and 10 in bad weather.
- Restricted minor's permit holders may drive alone from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For six months they may carry no passengers outside the family or household, then one.
- You can get an operator license at 16 after six months on the restricted permit with no convictions and a parent's written approval.
Veelgestelde vragen
How old do you have to be to get a permit in South Dakota?
14. You must pass a knowledge test or complete a state-approved driver education course.
How long do I have to hold my instruction permit in South Dakota?
275 days, or 180 days if you complete an approved driver education class.
What is a restricted minor's permit?
The next step after the instruction permit. You may drive alone from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with passenger limits for the first six months.
How many supervised hours does South Dakota require?
50 hours with a parent or guardian, including 10 at night and 10 in bad weather, recorded in a driving log.
When can I get a full operator license in South Dakota?
At 16, after six months on a restricted minor's permit with no convictions and written approval from a parent or guardian.