South Dakota Courses
Defensive Driving
Take this course if you received a ticket in South Dakota or were court ordered to take
a driving course.
First Time Driver Course
The First Time Driver Drug and Alcohol Course teaches new drivers basic traffic laws and is proven to reduce the risk of alcohol related crashes amongst teenagers and young adults.
South Dakota Driving References
Get Your South Dakota Driving Record
Find Your Local DMV
Young Drivers
South Dakota has a graduated licensing law.
• Instruction Permit:
In order to obtain an instruction permit, a person must be at least 14 years old, have the consent of a parent or guardian, and must pass a written test. People with an instruction permit cannot drive unsupervised and may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless supervised by a parent or guardian.
• Restricted Minor’s License:
May be obtained after reaching the age of 14 years and 6 months (or at least 14 years and 3 months if completed driver’s education), holding an instruction permit for at least 6 months (or 3 months if completed driver’s education) and passing a driving test.
– Passenger Restrictions:
None.
– Nighttime Driving Restrictions:
Drivers with restricted permits must not drive between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. without parents’ permission and must not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless supervised.
Driving restrictions end at the age of 16. Crashes or violations may delay the process.
