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Supervisor Rules — Get This Wrong = Instant Fine

Can a Restricted Minors Permit driver supervise a Instruction Permit in South Dakota? Who qualifies as a supervising driver? Does a Restricted Minors Permit count toward the 4-year experience requirement?

Instruction Permit Cannot Drive Without a SupervisorA licensed driver aged 21 or older must sit in the front passenger seat at all times.
⚠ Caught driving alone as Instruction Permit = immediate suspension + fine.
Operators License + 4 Years ExperienceRestricted Minors Permit does NOT qualify as supervisor. Time holding Restricted Minors Permit counts toward the 4 years only after getting Operators License.
⚠ Restricted Minors Permit holders cannot supervise — most common mistake.
Front Passenger Seat OnlyNo backseat supervisors. Must be positioned to take control of the vehicle immediately.
Supervisor Must Be Fit to SuperviseAn impaired supervisor creates risk for both parties. South Dakota does not publish a specific BAC ceiling for permit supervisors.
⚠ An impaired supervisor creates risk for both parties.
Supervisor Must Be Alert & SoberNo phone use, no fatigue. Police can suspend the Instruction Permit driver if supervisor is distracted or impaired.

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First-Year Habits That Matter

What should a new driver do in their first year in South Dakota? How many practice hours do I need before Restricted Minors Permit test? Does driving school reduce Instruction Permit wait time?

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First-Year Mistakes That Cost You

What mistakes do new drivers make that get their license suspended? How many points before Instruction Permit suspension in South Dakota? What happens if you drive without insurance in South Dakota?

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Any Speed Violation — Points Stack FastPoints from any moving violation l

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