South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Tests (2025)

It's the first step for new drivers aged 14 and up, allowing supervised driving practice.

Visit a driver exam station with a parent or guardian, provide the required documents (proof of identity, birth date, and citizenship), permit application form, and pass a vision screening and a knowledge test.

All new drivers with a learner's permit are required to be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 18 years old at all times while operating a motor vehicle.

It is the next license in the GDL program and allows unsupervised driving from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. To receive your minor's permit, you first need to pass the road test. The road test will test your ability to safely and correctly operate a motor vehicle, including performing key maneuvers, following road signs, and more.

Yes, a parent or guardian must co-sign the permit application.

The South Dakota DPS permit test consists of 25 questions, and you must answer at least 20 questions correctly to get a passing score (80%).

Yes, but you must wait at least one day before retesting.