South Dakota

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Based on the official DMV driver’s manual

There’s no way you can get the free ice water at Wall Drug or pay homage to some fine presidential heads on Mt. Rushmore without a license to drive a motor vehicle. Luckily, we’re turning the badlands into something a little better with fully comprehensive DMV practice tests for those who want to ace the licensing exam.

SD DMV driver's license
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How SD students are practicing (last 30 days)
Students practiced
1.1K
Number of unique learners who took at least one South Dakota practice test in the last 30 days.
Questions answered
68.2K
Total number of practice tests questions answered by South Dakota learners during the last 30 days.
Avg. session time
Median time a learner spends studying per session.
Weekdays activity
▲ 65% Average weekdays activity is compared to weekends; a higher value means more students study on weekdays.
Peak time
11AM on Mon
The most active study hour and weekday, based on all South Dakota sessions over the past 30 days.
Study intensity rank
#39 nationwide
South Dakota’s position among all U.S. states, ranked by average session duration
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From knowledge to Behind-the-wheel

Practice with our simulators to bridge the gap before your road test.

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The essentials

Your journey begins here. These tests cover key concepts and essential knowledge. Let’s see where you’re at!

140 questions + Marathon
SD DMV Diagnostic Test
8 questions
Practice Test 1
20 questions
Practice Test 2
20 questions
Practice Test 3
20 questions
Practice Test 4
40 questions
Practice Test 5
40 questions
Basics Marathon
All 140 questions
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The more complicated stuff

The rules of the road are abundant. This set of tests helps you master complex driving scenarios and every ambiguous road sign you’ll ever encounter.

325 questions + Marathon
Complex Situations 1
20 questions
Complex Situations 2
20 questions
Complex Situations 3
20 questions
True/False Road Signs
40 questions
Road Signs and Situations
50 questions
Road Signs Mini
25 questions
Road Signs Full
150 questions
Intermediate Marathon
All 260 questions
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The things that could get you in trouble

If you thought the DMV was bad, traffic court may just be worse, so let’s not go there. Master the details here - maximize safety and sanity for everyone on the road.

93 questions + Marathon
Fines and Limits
50 questions
Distracted Driving
18 questions
Drinking and Driving
25 questions
Advanced Marathon
All 93 questions
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The exam simulator

Includes 25 random questions from all topics and all prep areas.

SD DMV Exam Simulator
25 random questions
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The extra support

Now that you’ve got all this Driver’s Ed knowledge in your brain, let’s keep it fresh. Take these downloadable guides and references with you on-the-go. Brush up whenever you need.

The 120 Most Common US Road Signs
The Top 100 Most Common US DMV Questions
10 Things You Should Do Before Your DMV Exam
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The Challenge Bank™
Your missed questions

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

The Challenge Bank™
 

Your personalized Challenge Bank™ automatically retests you on all your missed questions until you nail every single one. No shame - we all have weaknesses!

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Explore SD Driver's Handbook
Explore SD Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

SD Driver's Handbook

Not your typical read — this interactive handbook is designed for engagement. Study anytime, anywhere: read, listen, chat with it or download for offline access.

Read
PDF (69 pages)
Listen
MP3 (3h 25m)
Download
2 MB
Open Handbook
End of theory exam preparation
Pass official DMV written exam

Once you reach this place with 80% Passing Probability, you will be ready to pass the official DMV written exam with ease and confidence.

Helpful resources
Learner's Personalized Permit Checklist

We decode your state’s DMV rules into a simple, personalized checklist. Get on the road, stress-free.

How to overcome exam anxiety
Anxiety relief audio course
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Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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Steven Litvintchouk

M.S., Chief Educational Researcher (ACES member)

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Andrei Zakhareuski

Co-founder & CEO, Driving-Tests.org

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