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Medical Considerations
Sight
For an unrestricted license, you must have 20/40 vision or better in both eyes, with or without correction.
Hearing
There are no driving restrictions for deaf or hearing impaired drivers.
Seizures
You must be seizure-free for 12 months in order to drive.
However, if you submit in writing to the Motor Vehicles Division (MVD) that medication has your condition under control and that you're under the care of a doctor, you may be issued a temporary permit. This permit will be reviewed every six months, or until you've gone seizure-free for 12 months.
Aging Drivers
No driving restrictions exist.
Reporting an Incompetent Driver
If you know someone you think should be off the road, complete a Driver Evaluation Request and mail it to:
- Driver Licensing
- 118 West Capitol Avenue
- Pierre, South Dakota 57501
Testing Accommodations Link for Drivers With Disabilities
Call South Dakota's Driver Licensing Program at either (605) 773-6883 or (800) 952-3696.
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