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South Dakota practice test: 12 questions from SDCL ch. 32-12
Every South Dakota question cites the SDCL ch. 32-12 section or federal standard it tests. Pick a test and start.
- Exam Simulator25 questions, pass with 20, scored the way SD DPS scores it
- Practice Test 120 questions, a broad first pass across signs, right of way, rules and safety
- Road Signs Full197 questions, every sign, signal and pavement marking question
- Laws and Limits12 questions drawn from the SDCL ch. 32-12
14 tests, all free, all scored the SD way.
The essentials
Signs, signals and right of way
The rules that get you fined
The exam simulator
254 questions, 12 of them written for South Dakota.
The South Dakota bank runs to 254 questions. 12 are written for South Dakota specifically from the South Dakota Codified Laws, Title 32 (Motor Vehicles), Chapter 32-12 (Driver Licenses), 60 make up the shared national core of right of way, rules of the road and safety that every state tests, and 182 are sign recognition cards with official MUTCD sign artwork (public domain, via Wikimedia Commons). 9 of the 254 are rated hard, 3 of those from South Dakota's own set.
SD DPS does not publish the exam format where we could confirm it, so the numbers above are our best information rather than a verified fact. Check with South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program before your appointment.
The 12 questions written for South Dakota.
These 12 split into 6 on rules of the road, 5 on safety and impairment and 1 on right of way, and each one names the rule it tests, so you learn the SDCL ch. 32-12 section rather than just the answer. The rest of the bank is the shared national core and the sign artwork every state uses. Here is what South Dakota asks from its own code, and where each question comes from.
- At what minimum age can a young driver apply for a South Dakota instruction permit? South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Teen Graduated Driver License Program
- How is South Dakota's seat belt requirement for adult drivers and front seat passengers enforced? SDCL tit. 32, occupant restraint provisions
- For a South Dakota instruction permit issued on or after July 1, 2020, how long must it generally be held before moving to the next stage? South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Teen Graduated Driver License Program
- What supervised driving does South Dakota require before a permit holder can move up to the Restricted Minor's Permit? South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Teen Graduated Driver License Program, rated hard
- During what hours can a South Dakota Restricted Minor's Permit holder generally drive alone? South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Teen Graduated Driver License Program
- Who must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle in South Dakota? SDCL tit. 32, motorcycle equipment provisions
- What does South Dakota require regarding the vehicle used for the road test? South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver License Testing Information
- South Dakota's move over law applies to a stopped emergency, tow, or highway maintenance vehicle with flashing lights. What must an approaching driver do? SDCL tit. 32, approaching stationary emergency vehicles
- South Dakota is known for allowing one of the highest posted speed limits in the country on which type of road? SDCL tit. 32 - Speed Restrictions, rated hard
- Which statement best describes South Dakota's law on cell phone use while driving? SDCL tit. 32 - Use of Wireless Communication Devices
- What is South Dakota's zero tolerance blood alcohol concentration limit for a driver under 21? SDCL tit. 32 - Underage DUI
- Much of rural South Dakota follows an open range rule. What does this mean for a driver on an unfenced highway in open range territory? SDCL tit. 40 - Open Range and Livestock on Highways, rated hard
20 of 25 correct, 5 misses allowed.
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program knowledge test is 25 questions and you pass at 20, which is 20 of 25 (80%), so 5 wrong answers is the margin before it ends. The exam simulator draws that exact count and pass mark and scores it the way SD DPS does.