南达科他州驾照

来美国后,在南达科他州拿到你的第一张驾照。

简短回答

南达科他州会检查您的视力、考核您对交通法规的了解,然后再考核您的实际驾驶。1标准驾照费用为$38。2如果考试未通过,最早要到下一个工作日才能重考,每次缴费包含六个月内的三次考试机会。3路考车辆由您自备,宠物和乘客都不得随车同行。4, 5如果您在美国的停留有截止日期,驾照有效期与该停留期限相同,且不超过5年。6

办理流程

  1. 1
    刚搬来你搬到了南达科他州,想在这里开车。
  2. 2
    学习许可你拿着学习驾驶许可(learner permit)上路练车。
  3. 3
    笔试你参加笔试。
  4. 4
    路考你坐上驾驶座,参加路考。
  5. 5
    拿到驾照考试通过,驾照就是你的了。

费用

驾照2$38

如果你刚到美国

你的移民身份

持临时移民身份的驾驶人获得的是普通驾照,按USCIS文件确定的合法停留期限签发,有效期不超过5年。6

如果你的外州驾照已过期

上交已过期外州驾照的申请人必须参加知识考试。7

如果你没有可转换的驾照

有效的外州驾照转换时无需考试,除非申请人持有危险品运输附加资格(hazardous materials endorsement),该资格需要考试。8

你需要的文件

  • 仍然有效的文件永久居民卡(I-551 表)、工作许可文件(I-766 或 I-688B 表)以及贴有美国签证的外国护照都必须有效且未过期,同时附上获批的 I-94 表。9

你要参加的考试

视力检查

如果视力筛查未通过,你必须先出示验光师或眼科医生开具的、证明你的视力足以安全驾驶的声明,考试才能继续。10

路考

如果您目前持有有效的外州驾照,转换时不需要考试,除非您有危险品运输加注(hazardous materials endorsement)。11

  • 是的。考试包括实际演示您在驾驶机动车时进行正常、合理操控的能力。1

笔试的考试次数

如果考试未通过,最早要到下一个工作日才能重考;每笔费用在六个月内最多可考三次。3

  • 如果被发现作弊,你不能在第二天重考;必须至少等两周才能再次考试。12

笔试练习题

驾照手册可在任何南达科他州驾照办公室(Driver Licensing Office)领取,也可在https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing 在线获取。13

  • 驾照手册有英语版和西班牙语版。发照机构不提供预测试或样题。14

  • 知识考试的题目出自驾照手册,手册介绍安全驾驶规则和做法。15

持学习许可练车

练车时谁可以陪坐

学习许可持有人必须由一名持有效驾照、年满 18 岁、有至少一年驾驶经验的人陪同,该人须坐在其旁边的座位上。16

路考要带什么

谁陪你去

路考期间车内不得有宠物或乘客。5

车辆及其保险

路考必须自备车辆。考试期间车内不得有宠物或乘客。4

去哪里办理

由谁主持考试

公共安全部或经公共安全部部长授权的任何人,对每一位驾照申请人进行考核。17

预约

在 https://432201.waitwell.us/locations 预约、更改或取消预约。18

办公地点

南达科他州的驾照办公室地图见 https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f8c4832760c74cc1a91f193c107c2f4b 。19

其他州

资料来源

上文每一条带编号的事实,都引自发布它的页面,用的是原文的措辞。

  1. 1

    “s amended january 1, 2015. source: sl 2009, ch 154 , § 6, eff. dec. 31, 2009; sl 2018, ch 190 , § 1. 32-12-3.5 . documents with applicant's name and residence address to be presented with application. any applicant under the provisions of this chapter shall, on making application for an operator's license, motorcycle operator's license, restricted minor's permit, motorcycle restricted minor's permit, instruction permit, motorcycle instruction permit, or nondriver identification card, present to the examiner at least two documents containing the applicant's name and address of principal residence in order to establish the applicant's address of principal residence. source: sl 2009, ch 154 , § 7, eff. dec. 31, 2009. 32-12-4 . examination of applicant--place of examination--time of examination. the department of public safety or any person authorized by the secretary of the department of public safety shall examine each applicant for a driver license. such examination shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight, the applicant's ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic, the applicant's knowledge of the traffic laws of this state, and shall include an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. the department shall make provision for giving an examination either in the county where the applicant resides or at a place adjacent thereto reasonably convenient to the applicant within not more than thirty days from the date the application is received. source: sl 1959, ch 261 , § 9; sdc supp 1960, § 44.03b09; sl 1980, ch 219 , § 1; sl 2001, ch 171 , § 106; sl 2003, ch 272 , § 23. 32-12-4.1 . classes of vehicles--qualifications and examination. the secretary of the department of public safety may adopt rules and regulations setting forth qualifications necessary for the safe operation of various types, sizes, or combinations of vehicles and shall appropriately examine each applicant to determine his qualifications according to the general class of license for which application has been made. source: sl 1974, ch 215 , § 2; sl 1982, ch 18 , § 22; sl 2003, ch 272 , § 23. 32-12-4.2 32-12-4.2 to 32-12-4.4. repealed by sl 1989, ch 265 , §§ 2 to 4. 32-12-4.5 . rules authorized for medical and vision standards of drivers. the secretary of the department of public safety may promulgate rules on medical criteria and vision standards relating to the licensing of drivers under the provisi”

    sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12

    核查于 2026年7月27日

  2. 2

    “Driver License $38”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年7月26日

  3. 3

    “If you fail any of the tests, you may not re-test before the next working day. You may wait longer if you want more time to study the manual or practice. You are allowed three opportunities to test for each fee paid within a six-month period.”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月3日

  4. 4

    “Drivers must furnish their own vehicles for road tests.”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月4日

  5. 5

    “Pets or passengers are not allowed in the vehicle during road tests.”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月4日

  6. 6

    “Drivers of foreign countries will be issued a license for the duration of their legal stay based on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services documents provided at license issuance, but not to exceed 5 years.”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  7. 7

    “If an expired driver license is surrendered, the person shall take the knowledge test”

    sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  8. 8

    “If you are currently holding a valid out-of-state driver license, no testing will be required for the transfer of that license unless you have a hazardous materials endorsement.”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年7月27日

  9. 9

    “(3) A valid, unexpired permanent resident card (form I-551 issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security or Immigration and Naturalization Services); (4) An unexpired employment authorization document issued by the United States Department of Homeland Security (form I-766 or I-688B); (5) An unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired United States visa affixed accompanied by the approved I-94 form documenting the applicant's most recent entrance into the United States;”

    sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  10. 10

    “If you do not pass the test, you must present a statement from an optometrist or ophthalmologist certifying that you possess the visual ability to drive safely before continuing the exam.”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月4日

  11. 11

    “If you are currently holding a valid out-of-state driver license, no testing will be required for the transfer of that license unless you have a hazardous materials endorsement.”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年7月28日

  12. 12

    “If someone is caught cheating you will not be allowed to re-test the following day, you will be required to wait a minimum of two weeks before being allowed to test again.”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年7月27日

  13. 13

    “Those wishing to obtain a motorcycle or commercial driver’s license should also obtain those manuals from any South Dakota Driver Licensing Office (the manuals are also available on the department’s website at https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing)”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年7月27日

  14. 14

    “to visit a page where you can find the manual in English or Spanish. We do not provide pre-tests or sample tests.”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月4日

  15. 15

    “This manual gives you information on safe driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver. Be sure to read the manual carefully and completely. Unless you know the information contained in this manual, you cannot pass the knowledge test.”

    sd.gov/sys_attachment.do

    核查于 2026年7月27日

  16. 16

    “if accompanied by a person holding a valid operator's license who is at least eighteen years of age, has had at least one year of driving experience, and who is occupying a seat beside the applicant.”

    sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  17. 17

    “The Department of Public Safety or any person authorized by the secretary of the Department of Public Safety shall examine each applicant for a driver license.”

    sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-12

    核查于 2026年8月1日

  18. 18

    “https://432201.waitwell.us/locations (SCHEDULE, CHANGE OR CANCEL APPOINTMENT - the WaitWell scheduler)”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年8月4日

  19. 19

    “South Dakota Driver Licensing location [href: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f8c4832760c74cc1a91f193c107c2f4b]”

    sd.gov/dps

    核查于 2026年7月27日

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