Below are the requirements in South Dakota.

South Dakota Driver License Requirements at-a-glance:

  • Minimum Age for Learner Permit 14 years
  • Learner Permit Holding Period 6 months (3 months if you've successfully completed an approved drivers education course)
  • Minimum Age for Driver License 14 years, 6 months for a restricted minor’s permit (or 14 years, 3 months if successfully completed an approved drivers education course); 16 yrs for an operator’s license
  • Road Test Yes
  • Minimum Amount of Supervised Driving None
  • Unsupervised Driving Rules Restricted minor’s license holders may drive unsupervised between the hours of 6am and 10pm if they have their parents’ permission. After these hours, a parent/guardian who holds a valid driver's license must be seated in the front passenger seat of the vehicle.
  • Passenger Rules None
  • Other At 14 years, if an applicant has completed driver education and held a learner permit for 3 months they may obtain a restricted minor’s permit. At 16 years they are eligible for a full driver's license

  • Obtain driver education certificate
  • Practice for the written Learner Permit Exam using our free practice tests
  • Find a driver license office and schedule an appointment for the written exam (you may also simply show up but you may have to wait some time)
  • Take the Learner Permit Written Exam
  • Practice driving with your learner permit
  • Take driving exam to obtain Restricted Minor Permit
  • After six months and under certain conditions you may then obtain your driver license

South Dakota

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to pay for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course when I sign up, or can I pay after I have finished the course?
You can select the “pay later” option when you sign up for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota internet drivers ed course, but payment must be received prior to taking the final examination.
How long do I need to wait for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed certificate of completion?
It depends on your selected method of shipping at registration.  CyberEdDriverEd.com offers several convenient options for shipping your South Dakota certificate of completion, including regular US Mail and Federal Express.  If you select regular US Mail, your online South Dakota traffic school certificate will be delivered in 7-10 business days.  If you select Federal Express, you have the option of selecting Priority Overnight completion delivery (by or before 10:30AM the next business morning), Standard Overnight certificate of completion delivery (by or before 5PM the next business day), Second Day delivery (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express Delivery (by or before 5PM on the third business day), and if you complete your online South Dakota traffic school course on a Friday we also offer Saturday Federal Express (by or before 12PM on Saturday).  

Is it safe to use a credit card to pay for the South Dakota online drivers ed course?
Yes!  CyberEdDriverEd.com uses the very latest in SSL data encryption technology to make sure that your personal and payment information is 100% secure.   We also offer several other payment methods for our South Dakota internet driver education course, including check and online check.
How much money will it cost me to take the South Dakota internet drivers education course?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course or new drivers course is $24.99.  Discounts may be available if you have a "refer a friend" discount code.
Can I take a South Dakota internet driver education program for new drivers after I turn 16?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   Please check with your State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (or whichever state agency handles the issuing of drivers' licenses in South Dakota) to be sure that you are eligible to take South Dakota driver education.

Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
I want to take your South Dakota internet drivers ed course. How many times will I be allowed to retake your South Dakota final exam if I don’t pass it the first time?
Once you finish the South Dakota drivers ed internet course, you must take a South Dakota final exam.  If you don't pass the South Dakota test on your first try, you can retake it as many times as you need until you pass!
Do my parents qualify for any South Dakota insurance discount after I successfully complete the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota drivers' education online course?
In some states, insurance carriers do offer insurance discounts to families with teens who take a South Dakota online drivers ed course.  If you are not sure if your South Dakota insurance provider offers discounts for South Dakota teen drivers, then your parents should ask before you enroll in this South Dakota online drivers ed course.
Once I start the South Dakota online driver education course, will I be able to change computers?
Yes, you can do that. You’re free to change computers as often as necessary while taking the South Dakota online drivers ed course.  For example, you can take part of the South Dakota online learners permit course at work and another part of the South Dakota online drivers ed course from home.  It’s totally up to you!  All you need is a computer with an internet connection.
How flexible is the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota internet drivers ed course, and can I take any breaks?
The CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course is very flexible!  You may choose to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course all at one time, or you can take frequent breaks.  Either way, CyberEdDriverEd.com is easy, fun and -- most importantly -- convenient!
After I finish the South Dakota internet drivers education course, do you offer overnight shipping for my South Dakota certificate of completion?
Yes, we do!  At registration you may select expedited shipping through Federal Express, and you can receive your South Dakota certificate in as little as 24 hours.
How much time can I expect to spend on the South Dakota online drivers education course?
You can expect to spend 30 hours taking CyberEdDriverEd.com's South Dakota online course for new drivers.  However, in some states where timers are not required you may not have to spend an entire 30 hours taking the course.

Please be aware that while in some states CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling your state's driver education requirements, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is offered only as a supplement to the actual driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, please contact your local DMV office.

Am I able to request a refund on my South Dakota online driver ed course at any time?
Yes, you are able to request a refund on your South Dakota online driver education course at any time, as long as it’s before your South Dakota certificate of completion has been shipped. This policy makes us different from our competitors, who will not allow refund requests after a certain point in the South Dakota online learners permit course.
Does CyberEdDriverEd.com offer any features that will make it easier to take the South Dakota online driver education course for people like me who have difficulty reading large amounts of text?
For those who have trouble reading large amounts of online text, CyberEdDriverEd.com has made it easier by offering a “Read Along” option. It works by reading the material aloud while you follow along with the online text. Simply order the feature when you register for the South Dakota online drivers ed class.
I need to take driver's ed as soon as possible. Is the South Dakota CyberEdDriverEd.com online drivers education program or new drivers program considered sufficient in South Dakota?
Please be aware that although CyberEdDriverEd.com is sufficient for fulfilling driver education requirements in some states, in other states CyberEdDriverEd.com is only offered as a supplement to the driver education and/or training you will receive at a state-approved driving school.  To find out if CyberEdDriverEd.com will meet your state's minimum driver education requirements, we recommend that you check with the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
I want to take the South Dakota learners permit test. What South Dakota driver training documents do I need?

You’re free to go to the South Dakota licensing office and take the test for the South Dakota learners permit as soon as you receive your South Dakota CyberEdDriverEd.com driver education certificate of completion.  Depending on where you live, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as parental consent forms, medical records, your birth certificate, etc. 


We strongly recommend that you contact your local South Dakota driver's license office to find out exactly what paperwork is needed when you go in to take your South Dakota learner's permit test.

Will I be able to pass the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course if I do not answer all the questions correctly on the South Dakota internet drivers ed course quizzes?
You do not need to be concerned if you do not answer all questions correctly on the South Dakota online drivers ed course quizzes.  The South Dakota online drivers ed course quizzes are meant to prepare you for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online driver education course final exam, and they do not count toward your final grade.
My friend took the South Dakota driver education in a classroom setting. Will taking the South Dakota drivers ed course online give me a better experience than the South Dakota classroom driver education course?
In all likelihood, yes! With South Dakota online drivers ed at CyberEdDriverEd.com, you don't have to worry about sitting in a classroom for hours at a time listening to a teacher.  CyberEdDriverEd.com gives students the freedom to learn how they want, where they want and when they want!  If your state does not approve online driver education, then you may have to attend a South Dakota driver ed class.  If that's the case, the South Dakota driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com makes an excellent supplementary learning tool that will add to the things you learn in the classroom.
Will I need to prove that I am who I say I am while taking the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online driver's ed course?
Many states will not require ID verification when taking an online driver education course, although this can vary from state to state.  A few states may require us to verify your identity by, for example, asking you personal questios throughout the course.  The purpose of this is simply to verify that you are who you say you are.