Steps To Getting A Driver's Permit
Register and purchase igottadrive.com online driver's ed course. Our course is designed using modern instructional techniques and is based on the most up to date research.
Successfully complete your online driver's ed course. The time you spend in our course will not only provide you what's needed to pass your instruction permit test, but also put you on the road to becoming a safe driver.
Proceed to local South Dakota DLO office. Take your Birth Certificate, required additional documents, and form of payment with you to the DLO office. The fee is paid directly to the DLO as a processing fee.
Pass the DLO knowledge test. You will need to take this test at the DLO office. Fear not, the instruction you received from igottadrive.com will have prepared you to pass the knowledge test the first time.
Smile for the camera. The last step to getting your instruction permit is having your picture taken at the DLO office. Be sure to smile and look good for your newly minted instruction permit.
Congratulations! With your instruction permit in hand, you can now legally drive in the presence of your parent, guardian, or an adult over 18 years of age.
Now that you have completed your South Dakota Drivers Ed and have your permit in hand, the next step is to get the necessary experience for taking the road test at the DLO. The most important detail is to get practice, practice, and more practice behind the wheel. It has been demonstrated novice drivers with more supervised practice will become safer drivers, so don't skimp on the practice!