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Driver Education
This fully narrated supplemental drivers ed program will help will provide first-time drivers a comprehensive understanding of rules of the road, state laws, driving techniques and much more. Although this course does not satisfy your South Dakota drivers education requirements, this course is a great way for a first-time driver to get prepared for their upcoming learner's permit test.
This course includes six hours of full driver ed training giving the student a full multimedia learning experience. The student will have access to eight of the premier driver education videos and, finally, the student will test his or her knowledge with three permit practice tests. Once completed, the student will be ready to pass his or her test with flying colors.
First things first.
Yes, we know. You're just itching to start driving. But, before you can get behind the wheel, you'll need to get your instruction permit. We show you the steps to do this in our Teen Driver section.
One of these steps is passing the knowledge test. In order to pass this test, you'll have to study, study, study the good, ol' Driver Manual. The manual is available at exam stations and by download. We talk about what you'll find in the manual in our Driver Handbook section.
Once you've gained your instruction permit, you'll have at least 180 days to further your driving education. However, you can do this while shortening the holding time of your permit to 90 days by passing a state-approved driver education class.
Other Ways to Educate Yourself
In addition to reading the Driver Manual and taking a driving education course, there are other ways to increase your knowledge.
For starters, you can read about the graduated driver licensing system used in South Dakota. Why do that? Well, it affects you directly. By reading it, you might have a better understanding and appreciation of why you have to do what you have to do to get that prized license.
But, there's more.
You can also read the Road Ready Teens Guide for Parents guide, which will further prepare you for the "road" ahead.
And, let's not forget about your parents or legal guardians. There's plenty they can do to help, too. In fact, research has shown that if your parents or guardians are actively involved in your driving education and training, they can cut your chance of being in an accident by up to 33%.
There's an excellent guide your parents can use to help you get the most out of your driving education and training, while keeping you (and them) as safe as possible. It's loaded with helpful tips and good ideas.
A Final Word
You may think that driving is all about your physical skills. But, you'll quickly come to learn that your mental approach to driving and your preparation go hand in hand with your technical abilities.
And, that's why it's so important to receive proper driving education!
