Free practice for the South Dakota knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the South Dakota driver handbook, with every answer explained.
Based on the South Dakota driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your South Dakota licensing agency before your test.
Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.
Each test has 20 questions. Get 16 or more right to match the 80% passing score.
The app has the rest of the South Dakota question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.
South Dakota guide
Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.
Sample questions
Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
B. 5
South Dakota requires a child under 5 to ride in a child passenger restraint system, though a child under 5 who weighs at least 40 pounds may use a seat belt.
B. A Class 1 misdemeanor
SDCL 32-31-6.2 makes causing a crash while violating the move-over law a Class 1 misdemeanor when it involves a stopped emergency vehicle using red lights or a vehicle using amber, yellow, or blue lights.
C. Within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail
SDCL 32-29-4 requires stopping within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail when warned of an approaching train.
What’s covered
Counts are from the full South Dakota question bank in the app.
Road signs
Road signs follow the same national standard in every state. Learn them once by shape and color.
More South Dakota tests, a timed exam simulator and a review of every question you miss.
Questions
25 questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your South Dakota licensing agency before your test, because it can change.
No. They are practice questions written from the South Dakota driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any South Dakota agency.
Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.
Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.
