South Dakota knowledge exam pulses you should know
- Expect 25 scenario-based questions pulled from the latest South Dakota Department of Public Safety – Driver Licensing handbook.
- The passing threshold stays at 80% (20 correct); plan for 25 min including paperwork.
- You will see emphasis on traffic laws, rural highways, winter driving, road signs and nuanced right-of-way calls.
- The DMV rotates question phrasings, so rehearse interpretations rather than memorizing answers.