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How many supervised driving hours does South Dakota require?

South Dakota requires 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night. On top of the total, the permit must be held for 180 days.

Checked against official South Dakota sources on 2026-09-21.

50supervised hours required
10of those hours at night
180 dayspermit holding period
South Dakota's rule is not only about reaching 50 hours. Some of that practice must cover the particular conditions listed below, so a dated log should retain more detail than a single running total.

What South Dakota asks for, line by line

Supervised practice required50 hours
Of which at night10 hours
Default supervised period180 days
Period startsPermit issue date
Permit without driver school275 days
Proof/signature modelone final certification

Required conditions

Which paperwork does South Dakota want?

Parent/Guardian Supervised Driving Affidavit

Official source
Requirements above were checked against these official sources on 2026-09-21. Rules change; always confirm with your state before you rely on them.

How does Driving Log help in South Dakota?

Driving Log tracks each drive with its day and night minutes and, where South Dakota sets a numeric target, shows the time you drove beside the time that counts under the configured rules — with the reason whenever they differ. The core app is free, keeps everything on your device and private iCloud, and needs no account. A printable record of every entry is included; sourced worksheet layouts for several states are part of the one-time Pro upgrade.

Common questions

How many driving hours do you need in South Dakota?

South Dakota requires 50 hours, including 10 at night.

How long must the permit be held in South Dakota?

At least 180 days, counted from the date the permit was issued.

Does South Dakota accept a printed log from an app?

South Dakota names Parent/Guardian Supervised Driving Affidavit. An app printout is a supporting record, not that official form; check the source below for what your office accepts.

Same 50-hour target: Alabama · California · Colorado · Delaware

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Driving Log is an independent app and this page is general information, not legal advice. The app does not produce official state forms and says so on every document it prints. Requirements are summarised from the official sources linked above and can change; your state's own instructions always take precedence.