Free South Dakota DMV practice tests
Free practice tests for the South Dakota written knowledge exam — choose a test to begin. No sign-up required.
327 practice questions in total · 22 study topics
155 practice questions in total · 11 study topics
172 practice questions in total · 11 study topics
What's on the South Dakota written tests
Every test below follows the format published by the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program; we publish 327 practice questions across the 2 South Dakota tests here.
- Car / Permit — the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program's test has ~25 questions and you need ~20 correct (80%).
- Motorcycle — the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program's test has ~25 questions and you need ~20 correct (~80%).
These formats come from the South Dakota exam rules the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program publishes — always confirm current details before you book a test.
Study South Dakota topics
Every South Dakota topic with a full question set, each one explained and cited to the official handbook.
Car / Permit — 11 topics with a full question set, 155 questions
- Road Signs14 questions
- Traffic Laws13 questions
- Signals & Pavement Markings14 questions
- Right-of-Way14 questions
- Safe Driving Practices14 questions
- Sharing the Road15 questions
- Alcohol & Drugs13 questions
- Parking & Stopping14 questions
- Speed & Space Management14 questions
- Handling Emergencies14 questions
- Penalties & Licensing16 questions
Motorcycle — 11 topics with a full question set, 172 questions
- Protective Gear & Helmets15 questions
- Motorcycle Controls & Operation15 questions
- Turning & Cornering15 questions
- Braking & Emergency Stops15 questions
- Lane Position & Sharing the Road15 questions
- Being Seen & Visibility15 questions
- Hazards & Road Surfaces15 questions
- Road Signs15 questions
- Traffic Laws & Signals20 questions
- Right-of-Way16 questions
- Alcohol, Drugs & Impairment16 questions
Official South Dakota sources
Our South Dakota questions are written from the handbooks the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program publishes.