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There’s no way you can get the free ice water at Wall Drug or pay homage to some fine presidential heads on Mt. Rushmore without a license to drive a motor vehicle. Luckily, we’re turning the badlands into something a little better with fully comprehensive DMV practice tests for those who want to ace the licensing exam.

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The farms that fill the space between Sioux Falls and Rapid City need diligent truck drivers, ready to carry away what they create to the nation and beyond. If you want to be part of that proud workforce, you need a South Dakota commercial driver’s license (CDL). The test preparedness modules will give you questions and exams that feel just like the real thing. And our cheat sheets will make sure that you are ready to pass the first time.

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Step 1: Practice Diagnostic & Essential TestsBasics

200 questions + Marathon

Get off to a solid start with key concepts and essential knowledge. Your journey begins here!

Step 2: Practice Road Signs and SituationsIntermediate

265 questions + Marathon

Build confidence with more complex scenarios — tailored to deepen your understanding.

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Start Your FREE 2024 SD DMV CDL Practice Test Now

Start Your FREE 2024 SD DMV Practice Test Now

Step 1: Practice Diagnostic & Essential TestsBasics

Step 2: Practice Road Signs and SituationsIntermediate

Step 3: Practice Fines and Speed LimitsAdvanced

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General Knowledge

Hazardous Materials (HazMat)ELDT

School BusELDT

Passenger VehiclesELDT

Air Brakes

Combination Vehicles

Double/Triple Trailers

Tanker Vehicles

Pre-Trip Inspection

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Step 1: Practice Essential TopicsBasics

Step 2: Practice Lanes and Group RidingIntermediate

Step 3: Practice Fines & Limits and Pass the MarathonAdvanced

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South Dakota Driver’s License & Permit FAQ

How Can I Apply for my SD Driver’s License? Frequently Asked Questions

At what age can I apply for a permit in South Dakota?

What documents will I need when I go to apply for my license in SD?

Where is the nearest place I can go to apply for a driver’s license in SD?

Is it easy to contact my nearest SD Driver’s License Office?

Who is allowed to bring me for my permit test in SD?

Is a physical required in order to get a permit in South Dakota?

Is a vision test necessary when I go to apply for my SD driver’s license?

Where do I get a photo for my South Dakota driver’s license taken?

What happens after I apply for my South Dakota driver’s license?

How Can I Get Ready for my SD Permit Test? Frequently Asked Questions

What should I be studying for the SD permit test?

What is the best way to study for the SD permit test?

Is driver’s education required in order to get a South Dakota learner’s permit?

Where should I go to get a free SD driver’s manual?

Do I need to read the whole South Dakota driver’s handbook in order to pass the permit test?

Is there a mobile South Dakota practice test app for my iPhone/iPad?

What are some example questions I can expect to see on the SD permit test?

How is the test graded?

Where can I find free South Dakota permit practice tests online?

Where should I go to take my permit test in SD?

Got any advice on what to do the night before the South Dakota permit test?

What’s the average number of people who pass their South Dakota permit test the first time?

How can I tell when I’m ready to take my South Dakota permit test?

I think I’m ready for my SD permit test, what should I do next?

Frequently Asked Questions about Taking Your South Dakota Permit Test

Where do I go to sign up for my permit test in South Dakota?

When am I allowed to get my permit in South Dakota?

Are there any specific documents I should have when I go to take my permit test in SD?

How much will I have to pay for my permit test in South Dakota?

Do my parents have to bring me when I take my South Dakota permit test?

What should I know in order to pass my South Dakota permit test?

How many questions are there on the SD permit test?

What is a passing score on the South Dakota permit test?

How many questions can I miss on the SD permit test?

What common mistakes should I avoid when taking the SD permit test?

May I use the South Dakota driver’s book when I take the actual permit test?

Do I get a drug test when I get a learner’s permit in South Dakota?

Which driver’s license office is the easiest in SD?

Where can I see some feedback from people who have already passed their SD permit test?

I failed my SD permit test, what now?

When is the next time I can take my SD written test if I fail?

Who may I have in the car with me while driving in SD with a permit?

Can I drive anywhere in South Dakota with a learner’s permit?

What happens after I pass my permit test in South Dakota?

Getting Ready for Your South Dakota Road Test: FAQ

What should I be practicing on for the South Dakota road test?

Can I practice driving anywhere in SD?

Where can I find a driving school in SD for help with driving?

What do I need to bring with me when visiting a driver’s license center to take my road test?

What things will I be asked to perform on my SD driving exam?

What is the best thing to do the night before my SD road test?

How do I schedule a driving test in SD?

Where do I go to take my SD driving test?

Will the license center let me borrow a car for the SD road test?

Taking Your Road Test (Driving Exam) in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone take me for my road test in South Dakota?

How do I make sure I pass the SD road test the first time?