Test Format

25

Total questions

80%

Passing score

20/25

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	14
License age	14.5 (restricted) / 16 (full)
Permit fee	$5
License fee	$28
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	50 hours total (10 at night) — recommended

⚠ Memorize this — South Dakota-specific

Restricted minor permit at age 14 — among the earliest driving ages in the US.

💡 Pro tip

Wildlife collision avoidance (brake, do not swerve) is tested. Sturgis-week traffic is a regional concern.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. At what minimum age does South Dakota issue a restricted minor permit?

   Answer: 14

   South Dakota issues a restricted minor permit at age 14 — among the earliest in the US, reflecting the state's rural nature. The permit requires a licensed adult 18 or older in the front seat and has ...

2. 2. Blue signs usually provide information about ____.

   Answer: services for road users

   Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.

3. 3. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

   Answer: Treat it like a stop sign

   A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign.

4. 4. What is the purpose of a stop line painted across your lane?

   Answer: It marks where you should stop at a sign or signal

   A stop line shows where vehicles should stop.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes