

The South Dakota Safety Council offers classes from April through October and will also administer the license test as the final step of the course. You can also sign up for motorcycle safety classes to help you prepare for and pass your test.


To prepare for the knowledge test, download the South Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual in English or in Spanish. Please schedule an appointment to visit a South Dakota Driver Exam Station to complete these tests. The pavement must be dry to conduct a driving test. Please wear appropriate safety gear for your test including a helmet, boots and leathers. You must also pass a vision test, a knowledge test with a score of 80% or higher, and a motorcycle driving test. Documents must show your name and be less than one year old, such as a bill, rental or lease agreement, or vehicle registration. Two documents proving your residential address.Your South Dakota Driver’s License or ID card if you have one otherwise you will need to bring the required identity documents.Electronic, digital, or stamped signature are not allowed on the application. A completed license application form ( in English or in Spanish).To get a motorcycle license, make sure you have the required documents and training: No permit holder may carry a passenger on a motorcycle.Īpplying for a South Dakota Motorcycle License You must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle operator on a separate motorcycle who is at least 18 years old and has one year of riding experience. The permit is valid for one year and allows for operation between 6:00 a.m. To learn to operate your motorcycle, you may apply for an instruction permit by completing the vision test and a written knowledge test. You will be required to take and pass the operator's knowledge testĪnd the motorcycle written knowledge test. You must schedule an appointment to visit a driver exam station, as

If your driver license has been expired for more than 30 days,
