where do I start?
South Dakota recently adopted Graduated Licensing Program in 2020
South Dakota is the easiest and fastest place to get a Nomad’s (domicile) license. I can help!
South Dakota Driving MaNUAL
Study for your written and driving tests by downloading driving manuals with rules of the road, safety information and more. These manuals contain information you’ll need to know for your test.
RESOURCES FOR TEENS & parents
Here you will find Student Driving Log, required list of documents, driver’s exam stations, schedule appointments and much more.
Teen driver graduated licensing program for South Dakota
This pamphlet will give you all the information needed to know the steps from your learner’s permit, restricted license and operating license.
Looking for Answers?
https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/south-dakota-licensing-information/faqs
Driver’s licensing: FAQ’s
How do i get my license if i don’t have a car to test at the DMV?
I get asked so many times, “Can I rent your car to take the exam at the DMV?” The answer is NO. Although, if you schedule 6 hours of driving lessons with a certified instructor and pass the driver’s exam they can administer the exam and stamp a certificate of completion. This certificate can be brought to the DMV to bypass the driver’s exam. This option is perfect if you don’t have a car or are applying for a nomad’s (domicile) license in South Dakota. I can help with that if you don’t have a car.
https://blog.savvynomad.io/domicile-in-south-dakota-for-digital-nomads
Does my teen need to have a permit before they start Driver’s Ed?
Students are encouraged to have their instruction permit prior to taking the Behind the Wheel instruction portion of Driver’s Ed, but one is not required. This is recommended so that the student may practice with another adult. (Adult must have had their license for 3 years to be able to drive with permit holder.) It is illegal to drive without a permit. Not having a permit during driver’s education classes is a huge disadvantage for your new driver because they will not be able to put into practice what they have learned in class. Getting a permit before driver’s education also enables you to go to the DMV with the certificate exactly 6 months from the time they got their learner’s permit, not 6 months from finishing the class.
My teen is 13 and their birthday is coming up, can they still do Driver’s ed?
The answer is definitely “Yes”. Although, they do need to be close to their 14th birthday. The certificate of completion expires after 1 year.
what if I can’t attend every single class?
All 30 hours of in-classroom instruction is needed to pass. You will just need to make it to the class you missed at the following session. If it is the last session scheduled for the year, you will need to book a private lesson for $40/hour.
can driver’s ed give me a discount on my insurance?
Most insurance companies offer discounts for good grades and driver’s education classes. You would have to call your insurance company and ask them directly. After completion of my driver’s education class you will receive a certification of completion that can be shown to your insurance company.
when will behind the wheel driving be scheduled?
After the classroom instruction is finished I will have a sign up sheet for driving sessions. I will not schedule driving Sundays, this is my Sabbath day of rest. I will have a sign up sheet for parents. There will be 6 hours of BTW driving and 6 hours of observation (being paired up with a partner) are optional.
Can you help with passing the written exam?
Yes, I can definitely help! When you successfully pass the 30 hours in-classroom instruction with an 80% rate of accuracy, I issue a certificate of completion. This certificate can be brought to the DMV to secure your instruction permit, bypassing the written exam at the DMV.
As a fellow parent, i recognize the importance of instilling the driving skills necessary for our children and students to be the safest on the road. i look forward to being part of this process with you.
