South Dakota permit test numbers to know

There is 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in that person's blood as shown by chemical analysis of that person's breath, blood, or other bodily substance;

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person under the age of twenty-one to drive, operate, or be in actual physical control of any vehicle: (1) If there is physical evidence of 0.02 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood

No person may drive or be in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle while there is between 0.04 and 0.08 percent or more, by weight of alcohol in that person's blood

Class 1 misdemeanor: one year imprisonment in a county jail or two thousand dollars fine, or both;

A Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.08% (0.02% if under 21 years of age) or more is evidence that you were driving under the influence of alcohol.

In South Dakota, if you are under 21, you can also be arrested for alcohol impairment at 0.02%.

First offense is a Class 2 misdemeanor which is punishable by a fine and a 30-day loss of driver license.

MAINTAIN THIS INSURANCE FOR 3 YEARS FROM THE ELIGIBILITY DATE.

If driving on an interstate highway or other highway with two or more lanes traveling in the same direction as the vehicle, merge into the lane farthest from the vehicle at least three hundred feet before the vehicle and proceed with caution, unless otherwise directed; or

If driving on a two-lane highway, at least three hundred feet before the vehicle, slow to a speed that is at least twenty miles per hour less than the posted speed limit

Any operator who accumulates 15 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 22 points in any 24 consecutive months, is subject to a driver license suspension.

First Suspension Second Suspension Subsequent Suspension 60 days 6 months 1 year

driver license suspension for a period of not less than 30 days or more than one year

In urban areas which are not zoned or posted as provided in § 32-25-7 , the maximum lawful speed shall be twenty - five miles per hour.

When passing a school during a school recess or while children are going to or leaving school during the opening or closing hours, the maximum lawful speed shall be fifteen miles per hour.

motorists must slow to a speed that is at least twenty miles per hour less than the posted speed limit

no person may drive a vehicle upon the national system of interstate highways at a speed in excess of eighty miles per hour.

The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing shall make a complete stop. The stopped vehicle must be at least fifteen feet from the school bus and must remain stopped until the flashing red signal lights are extinguished.

Plan to stop about every 100 miles or 2 hours.

At least 100 feet from an intersection.

where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle with 500 feet approaching from any direction

At 55 mph you will travel over 800 feet in 10 seconds. So will an oncoming vehicle. That means you need over 1600 feet or about one-third of a mile to pass safely.

Always try to keep a minimum following distance of 4 seconds between your car and the vehicle in front.

At 50 mph on dry pavement with good brakes, it can take about 158 feet.

On roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or more, the law requires drivers to stay at least 200 feet behind a snowplow when its red or amber lights are on.

allow a minimum of a three foot separation between the right side of the driver's vehicle

shall allow a minimum of six feet separation if the posted limit is greater than thirty-five miles per hour

large vehicles have huge blind spots directly behind them that extend up to 200 feet

merge into the lane farthest from the vehicle at least three hundred feet before the vehicle and proceed with caution

Dim the high beams whenever you come within 500 feet (about a one block distance) of an oncoming vehicle.

Place emergency flares about 200 to 300 feet behind the vehicle

If parked on a rural highway, there must be at least 15 feet of road width for other traffic to pass the vehicle.

The vehicle must be visible for at least 500 feet in either direction.

Pass a knowledge test with a score of 80% or higher. This test will cover rules of the road and safe-driving practices.

Instruction Permit $38

must hold the valid permit continuously for 275 days

score of 80% or better on both written and driving portions of driver education

The driver must complete 50 hours of adult supervised driving on an Instruction Permit

The adult must be a parent/legal guardian or other adult with a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.

not have been convicted of a traffic violation during the six months prior to application for the Restricted Minor’s Permit

You are allowed 3 opportunities to test for each fee paid within a 6-month period.

you will be required to wait a minimum of two weeks before being allowed to test again

you are required to apply for a South Dakota driver license within 90 days of establishing residency in South Dakota

accident resulting in bodily injuries or death to any person or property damage to an apparent extent of one thousand dollars or more to any one person's property or two thousand dollars per accident shall immediately, by the quickest means of communication, give notice of the accident to the nearest available law enforcement officer

pull off at the next exit or rest area to take a 15 to 20-minute nap

transporting a passenger who is at least five and under eighteen years of age shall assure that the passenger is wearing a properly adjusted and fastened safety seat belt system

The requirements of this section are met if the child is under five years of age and is at least forty pounds in weight by securing the child in a seat belt.

The law requires that all operators, front seat passengers and children under the age of 18 wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

Any operator of any passenger vehicle transporting a child under five years of age on the streets and highways of this state shall properly secure the child

There should be 10 inches between your chest and the steering wheel.

application that reduces the light transmittance to a level below 35%

The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing shall make a complete stop. The stopped vehicle must be at least fifteen feet from the school bus and must remain stopped until the flashing red signal lights are extinguished.