How to Get Your South Dakota Learner’s Permit

Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DMV knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official South Dakota Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

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SD DMV permit test - what to expect

The South Dakota permit test has 25 questions. You must get 20 correct (80%) to pass.

25 questions 20 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any South Dakota DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake the next day.
  • Commonly missed: headlight usage and when to turn them on, roundabouts and lane usage.

Real drivers who have already passed with us in South Dakota

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I only missed one question.
I studied the test while I was in Taiwan, but I took it in the state of South Dakota. I missed only one question about yield/waiting sign, which I dont think it was part of your test, or the test I studied. But thats okay, the rest was good and I passed fine. Thank you.
K
Perfect tools for practicing!
Just be reminded that you may need to also read more about the punishments for all different violations. I completed almost all the practice questions, and I got 18 correct in a roll and passed the permit. Definitely worth it.
S
This is an excellent method to prepare for the exam.
I felt overly prepared after going through all the sections and the exam felt so easy. I missed only one question, but out of boredom - I knew the correct answer.
RP

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