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South Dakota DMV
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Key South Dakota rules at a glance

Extracted directly from the official DPS handbook. Values left blank aren't explicitly stated in the handbook.

Adult BAC limit
0.08%
Under-21 BAC limit
0.02%
Point system
15 points in 12 consecutive months or 22 points in 24 consecutive months results in suspension
Teen curfew
Restricted Minor's Permit holders may drive 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. must be accompanied by parent/guardian
Teen passenger limit
First 6 months of Restricted Permit: only immediate family or household members allowed
Cell phone (teen)
Instruction Permit and Restricted Minor's Permit holders may not use any wireless communication device while driving
Cell phone (adult)
Texting, reading texts, and social networking prohibited by state law
Move-over law
yes; must come to complete stop before reaching stopped emergency vehicle with red lights, or merge to lane farthest from vehicle on multi-lane roads
Child seat
Under age 5 and under 40 lbs must be in a child passenger restraint system; under 5 and at least 40 lbs may use a seat belt

Notable South Dakota-specific rules

  • Instruction Permit available at age 14 (one of the youngest in the U.S.)
  • Restricted Minor's Permit at age 14 after holding Instruction Permit 275 days (180 days with driver ed)
  • Restricted Permit auto-converts to Operator's License at age 18
  • Stop required before reaching a stopped emergency vehicle showing red lights

Types of Driver's Licenses and Driver's Permits; SD Point System; Alcohol and the Law; Using Seatbelts; Child Passenger Safety Laws

About the South Dakota DMV test

The South Dakota DPS written knowledge test has 25 questions. You need to answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass and get your SD driver's license or learner's permit.

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Official South Dakota DMV resources

South Dakota DMV test FAQ

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¿Cuál es el límite de concentración de alcohol en sangre (BAC) para conductores menores de 21 años en Dakota del Sur?

Dakota del Sur tiene una ley de tolerancia cero para conductores menores de 21 años, lo que significa que cualquier BAC detectable (0.02% o superior) resulta en una suspensión de licencia de 1 año por primera infracción.

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¿Cuántos puntos llevan a la suspensión de la licencia en Dakota del Sur?

Acumular 10 puntos de penalización dentro de un período de 1 año desencadena una suspensión automática de la licencia de 30 días en Dakota del Sur.

SD-specific

¿Cuáles son las restricciones de conducción nocturna para conductores adolescentes con licencia intermedia en Dakota del Sur?

Los conductores de Dakota del Sur con licencia intermedia no pueden conducir entre las 10:00 p.m. y las 6:00 a.m. a menos que viajen al trabajo, a eventos escolares, o con un adulto licenciado de al menos 21 años.

How many questions are on the South Dakota DMV test?

The South Dakota DPS written test has 25 multiple-choice questions covering traffic laws, road signs, safe driving, and state-specific rules.

What score do I need to pass the SD DMV test?

You need to answer 20 questions correctly, which is 80%. Our practice tests match this exact format.

Is the South Dakota DMV practice test free?

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How accurate are these South Dakota practice questions?

Our questions are based on the official South Dakota Driver Handbook, public question banks, and common DMV test patterns. We cross-verify with AI and human review.

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