Your theory exam preparation checklist
View SD driver's license guideRead
Handbook
Take practice
test
Take Exam Simulator
at least 3 times
Final brush-up with
Cheat Sheets
Exam day prep with
Helpful Resources
Pass theory exam
at the DMV
Whether you want to start driving to school in the mornings, or have more freedom in your social life, or just get be able to consider further options for colleges and jobs, you begin with getting a driver’s permit which means studying the free South Dakota Driver’s Handbook on this page. We provide the very latest version, with easy navigation controls, pulled directly from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety site, so you don’t have to worry about outdated information. Once you have thoroughly studied the manual, you can start gaining more hands-on experience with our free South Dakota permit practice tests to prepare for your real exam. When you’re confident with your knowledge of both the South Dakota Driver’s Handbook and the permit practice tests, simply schedule your exam, and soon you’ll have a driver’s permit of your very own!