South Dakota Teen Driving Log Requirements (2026)
South Dakota requires learner permit drivers to complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night under S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-11. All practice sessions must be certified with dates, driving conditions, and supervisor signatures before scheduling the DMV road test.
South Dakota requirements at a glance
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
|---|---|
| Night hours required | 10 hours |
| Day hours (non-night) | 40 hours |
| Minimum permit age | Varies — check DMV |
| Minimum license age | Varies — check DMV |
| Official DMV log form | Generic log accepted |
| State statutory code | S.D. Codified Laws § 32-12-11 |
What counts as night driving in South Dakota?
States set their own night-hour rules, so check the official South Dakota licensing source before relying on a drive toward your night-hour requirement. Sunset changes through the year, which can make a fixed clock-time plan misleading.
- South Dakota requires at least 10 of your 50 hours to be completed at night.
- Sunset shifts daily — confirm how South Dakota defines night driving instead of relying on a fixed schedule like "drive after 7 PM."
- DriveHours uses local sunset data to help you plan; confirm the current state rule before treating a session as a required night hour.
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