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South Dakota: Permit: practice questions

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Question 1 · South Dakota

Without driver ed, how long must a South Dakota teen hold an instruction permit (issued after July 2020) before a restricted minor's permit?

  1. 90 days
  2. 180 days
  3. 275 days
  4. One year
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C. 275 days — SDCL § 32-12-11.

Question 2 · South Dakota

During which hours may a South Dakota permit holder drive with a licensed adult 18+ (one year's experience) beside them?

  1. 5 a.m. to midnight
  2. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  3. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  4. Any time
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B. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. — SDCL § 32-12-11.

Question 3 · South Dakota

Who must attest in writing that a South Dakota minor met the instruction permit requirements?

  1. A teacher
  2. A parent or legal guardian
  3. A police officer
  4. The minor
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B. A parent or legal guardian — SDCL § 32-12-11.

Question 4 · South Dakota

Who must be beside a South Dakota permit holder driving between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.?

  1. Any licensed adult over 18
  2. A parent or guardian
  3. A certified driving instructor
  4. No one; it is not allowed at all
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B. A parent or guardian — SDCL § 32-12-11.

Question 5 · South Dakota

How many supervised hours must a South Dakota permit holder log?

  1. 30 hours, with no night requirement
  2. 50 (10 bad weather, 10 night)
  3. 40 hours, with 10 of them at night
  4. 100 hours, with 20 of them at night
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B. 50 (10 bad weather, 10 night) — SDCL § 32-12-11.

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