South Dakota road-test guide
South Dakota driving test
The road test demonstrates safe vehicle operation and normal driving tasks after the applicant reaches the appropriate licensing stage.
- 80%passing score
- Appointmentrequired
- Own vehiclerequired
Schedule the drive test
South Dakota currently requires an appointment for driving tests.
Bring your own test vehicle
DPS states that drivers furnish their own vehicles and that passengers and pets are not allowed in the test vehicle.
Serious test failures can trigger a longer wait
Certain unsafe road-test actions listed by DPS result in a 30-day wait before another driving test.
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Official sources
- South Dakota DPS — Teen Drivers
- South Dakota DPS — Driving Tests
- South Dakota DPS — Driving Manuals
- South Dakota DPS — Required Documents
- South Dakota DPS — Driver Licensing
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