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South Dakota

To get a learners license you must:
Have a minimum age of	14¹
Before getting a license or restricted license you must:
Have a mandatory holding period of	6 months (3 months with driver education)
Have a minimum supervised driving time of	none¹
Have a minimum age of	14, 6 months (14, 3 months with driver education)
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions	10 p.m.-6 a.m.
Passenger restrictions (family members excepted unless otherwise noted)	none
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions	16
Passenger restrictions	no

¹In South Dakota, learner's permit holders may not drive between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless under the supervision of their parent or guardian who is occupying a seat beside them.