An overview of our South Dakota program

We have everything you need to earn your South Dakota license online!

Our online driver education courses are fun, interactive, and convenient. Upon completion of our permit course, you can begin driving with an instructor.

Other course features:

  • Automatic progress tracking so you when you log off the system will pick up exactly where you left off
  • Unlimited access to review course material
  • Unlimited chances to pass your online final exam
  • DMV certificate of completion mailed directly to you
  • Try before you buy - take the entire course up until the final exam without paying

South Dakota

South Dakota Online Driver Education and South Dakota Licensing Procedures

So you've taken your first step towards becoming a new driver in South Dakota? Congratulations!

As you probably already know, driving is a valuable skill, but can also be extremely dangerous. Therefore, to help new teen drivers develop safe driving habits during their first few years behind the wheel, the State of South Dakota has implemented a graduated driver license program for South Dakota drivers who are under the age of 18.

We’ve summarized a few things you’ll need to know as you begin the process of becoming a licensed driver in South Dakota.

South Dakota Instruction Permit (aka--Learners Permit)

  • You may apply for an instruction permit at age 14 in South Dakota.
  • Please take the following paperwork with you to your local driver's license office:
  • Birth certificate (original or certified copy)
  • Social Security card
  • Your parent/guardian needs to be present to sign your application form

At the driver's license office, you will be given a vision screening exam, and then a written test. If you pass it, you will be issued an instruction per permit to drive.

Instruction permit restrictions:

  • You may only drive if a licensed 18-year-old driver (with at least 1 year of driving experience) is actively supervising your driving from the front passenger seat.
  • Everyone in the car must be buckled-up!

South Dakota Operator License

You may apply for an operator license provided you have met the following requirements:

  • You've had an instruction permit for at least 180 days (or 90 days if you've completed a state-approved drivers education course!), and kept a clean driving record

When you're ready to "go for it", head back down to your neighborhood driver's license office, with the same ID forms you took the last time along with your instruction permit. You will have to pass a road test to get your operator license, which is valid for 5 years.

South Dakota Auto Insurance & Financial Responsibility Laws

State law requires that you have at least a certain amount of auto insurance/liability coverage on any vehicle you drive. The minimum amount of liability coverage required in South Carolina is as follows:

  • $25,000--personal injury (1 person)
  • $50,000--personal injury (2 or more persons)
  • $25,000--property damage per accident

Note: in South Dakota you must also obtain coverage for underinsured/uninsured motorists! Please contact the DMV for more information.

Driving without the required amount of auto insurance is a crime. If you are found to be driving while uninsured, you risk losing your license and paying a hefty fine.

South Dakota Drunk Driving Laws

Drinking while under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited in South Dakota, and the law is strictly enforced.

Upon your FIRST South Dakota DUI conviction, you will face the following penalties:

  • 1 year in Jail
  • $1,000 fine
  • 30 days to 1 year of license suspension

Further DUI convictions will result in even more severe penalties, including extended jail time, fines, and the revocation of your driver's license.

South Dakota Cell Phone & Text-Messaging Laws

South Dakota currently has no laws prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving. However, that does not mean it's safe to use them while driving! If you cannot wait until you get to your destination to talk to or text somebody, please find a safe place to park and then talk & text all you want.

South Dakota Drivers Education

For more information on approved drivers education courses available to teen-age drivers in South Dakota, please visit the South Dakota Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) website.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What payment methods do you accept for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers education program?
CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course accepts payment in the form of credit card, check, online check, and money order.  You may also select the “pay later” option and this will allow you to take the South Dakota online drivers education course before payment.  However, you must pay prior to taking the final exam.
When can I expect to get the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota internet drivers ed certificate of completion?
It depends on the preferred method of shipment that you select 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 (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 (by or before 5PM on the second business day), Express (by or before 5PM on the third business day), or Saturday delivery (by or before 12PM on Saturday).
I want to take the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course. Do you have a secure website for either an online check or a credit card payment?
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 offer several payment methods for our South Dakota internet driver education course, including credit card, check and online check.
Are there any special discounts with the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota internet drivers education course for new drivers?
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 the South Dakota online drivers education course if I am 15 years old?
In most states, you must be at least 15 1/2 to take drivers ed for your learners permit.   We recommend that you check with the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), South Dakota Department of Education, or South Dakota Department of Driver License Services to be sure that you are eligible to take South Dakota driver education.
Do I have to pass the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota final exam on the first attempt?
No.  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!
If I take the South Dakota internet drivers ed course, will the South Dakota insurance provider offer any South Dakota insurance discount to my parents?
It depends.  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 education course.
Can I access the South Dakota online drivers ed course from a different computer than the one I used to register for the South Dakota online drivers ed course?
Yes, you can do that. You can access the South Dakota online learners permit course from any computer(s) with internet access, with no limit to the number of computers that may be used. For example, you can take part of the South Dakota online driver education course at work and another part of the South Dakota online drivers ed course from home. Whatever works for you!
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 complete my South Dakota online drivers education course, how do you ship my South Dakota certificate of completion?
Actually, you can select your shipping method at registration.  We offer regular US mail shipping and expedited shipping through Federal Express.  Depending upon how quickly you need your South Dakota certificate, you receive it in as little as 24 hours.
How much classroom instruction does the South Dakota online driver's ed course amount to?
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.

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.
Is there a limit to the amount of time I have to request a refund on my South Dakota online drivers ed course?
No. Unlike our competitors, who deny customers the ability to request a refund after a certain point in the South Dakota learners permit course, CyberEdDriverEd.com allows you to request a refund for the South Dakota online driver education course at any point during the South Dakota online drivers ed course, as long as your South Dakota certificate of completion has not been shipped.  Once your certificate of completion has been shipped, you may not request a refund.
I often struggle to read large amounts of online text. What options does the South Dakota online driver education course on CyberEdDriverEd.com offer that may help?
The “Read Along” option offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com is designed to help those who struggle with reading large amounts of text. It reads the material aloud while you follow along with online text. You can order this feature when you register for the South Dakota online learners permit course.
I need to take a South Dakota drivers education course. How can I be sure that the CyberEdDriverEd.com's South Dakota internet drivers ed course or new drivers course is approved by my state's Department of Education and/or Department of Motor Vehicles?
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 State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or South Dakota State Department of Education.

What South Dakota driver education paperwork should I hold onto so that I can learn to drive a car?
Once you’re ready to start learning to drive you will need to be able to present a South Dakota driver education certificate of completion to the local South Dakota DMV office when you go to take your South Dakota learner's permit exam.  To find out what other documents you are required to bring, please contact the South Dakota DMV or visit their website.
Is it required that I receive a passing grade on the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota online drivers ed course quizzes?
No, the South Dakota online drivers ed course quizzes are designed to prepare you for the CyberEdDriverEd.com South Dakota internet drivers ed course final exam.  If you do not pass a South Dakota online drivers ed course quiz, you will be allowed to go back and review the previous South Dakota internet drivers ed course chapter.
I'm worried that taking the South Dakota driver education course will be a chore. Does CyberEdDriverEd.com offer anything in its South Dakota online drivers ed course that makes it better than a classroom course?
Yes we do! What makes CyberEdDriverEd.com unique is that our South Dakota online learners permit course gives you the freedom to start and stop anytime you need to while taking the course. If you value that kind of freedom, then the CyberEdDriverEd.com online South Dakota learners permit course is truly the best option for you. Even in states that do not permit online driver education, the South Dakota driver ed course offered by CyberEdDriverEd.com can still be a valuable tool that will strengthen what 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.