South Dakota DPS Permit Practice Tests (2025)

Master the rules of the road and pass your permit test with confidence using our updated 2025 South Dakota practice tests. Start preparing today!

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Practice test #1

This practice test is a great place to start. It will test your understanding of fundamental driving rules. Based on the South Dakota Driver Handbook, the questions are designed to closely resemble those on the actual exam.

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Practice test #2

Ready to test your road signs knowledge? This road signs practice test challenges you to accurately identify a wide variety of signs in a test-like format.

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Practice test #3

Challenge your knowledge and ensure you’re fully prepared. This test includes complex and in-depth questions to test how well you’ve mastered South Dakota traffic laws and road rules. Use this test to push your understanding to the next level.

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Exam simulator

This is as close to the real South Dakota DPS permit test as it gets. With 25 questions covering the same topics you’ll encounter on the actual exam, this test mimics the real deal. You’ll need 20 correct answers to pass, just as on the real exam.

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South Dakota Permit Test & Driver’s License FAQ

  • What is a South Dakota instruction permit?

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

  • How do I apply for an instruction permit in South Dakota?

    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.

  • Are there driving restrictions with a permit?

    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.

  • What is a restricted minor's permit?

    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.

  • What are the requirements to get a minor's permit?

    • You must have first held your instruction permit for at least 180 days without any traffic convictions (or 275 days if you haven't completed a driver's education program).
    • You will also need to provide proof of 50 hours of parent/guardian-supervised driving (10 of those at night and 10 during inclement weather), which should be recorded in the student's driving log.

  • Do I need parental consent to get a permit?

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

  • How many questions are on the South Dakota permit test?

    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%).

  • Can I retake the test if I fail?

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

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