South Dakota Defensive Driving & Drivers Education
South Dakota defensive driving courses, approved by the SD Department of Public Safety (DPS), provide drivers with extensive knowledge and better driving techniques. Residents may take a driver improvement class at a state-approved traffic school in order to earn a car insurance premium discount. For more information regarding South Dakota defensive driving, click here.
Drivers education in South Dakota is not a mandatory but an optional course approved by the Department of Public Safety for teen drivers who want to get several benefits such as: an exception from taking the knowledge and driving tests, reduction in the number of days they are required to hold an instruction permit, or practices on how to become a better and safer driver. A first-time driver can enroll in a state-approved drivers ed course when they turn 14 years of age. For more information regarding South Dakota drivers ed courses, click here.
South Dakota Drivers Education
Drivers who are at least 14 years of age may complete a driver education course approved by the Department of Public Safety in South Dakota. Beginner drivers who enroll in this course will have to complete two parts: classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving experience.
To learn more about drivers ed courses offered in SD, click here.
South Dakota Defensive Driving
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety requires drivers to complete a state-approved defensive driving class for the following reasons:
- Court ordered.
- Car Insurance Premium Discount.
- Voluntary/Personal Education.
Enrolling in a driver improvement course must be to satisfy a court order, get lower car insurance rates, or for personal education. Both in-person defensive driving courses and online classes are available for participants.
Traffic school programs are offered all across the country, in each and every state. To find out what courses your state offers, click here.