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Drivers Ed in South Dakota
Complete Your Driver Education (Sponsored Links)Completion of a South Dakota Drivers Ed course is suggested and often required prior to obtaining your learner's permit, and ultimately receiving your Driver's License. Although not approved for the state of South Dakota, I Drive Safely is a good course to prepare yourself for your state's licensing exam.
Drivers Education for Teens
Enroll in a driver’s education course. Learn the rules of the road, useful tops and techniques to safe driving and build a foundation for becoming an attentive responsible driver.
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- Other Ways to Educate Yourself
- A Final Word
Page OverviewFirst 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 the Driver Manual. The manual is available at exam stations and by download.
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!
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