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South Dakota Class A CDL Permit Training Program

How to get a South Dakota Class A CDL - South Dakota Class A CDL requirements, study guide, rules, requirements, cost etc.

There are THREE types (classifications) of South Dakota CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

If you possess a Class A CDL, you may also drive Class B and Class C vehicles if you have the appropriate endorsements. See detailed differences between the South Dakota CDL Classification Codes.
SD Class A CDL Test Prep, SD Class A CDL Learner Permit Training Program

South Dakota Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License) Requirements

SD class a CDL, SD class a license
Any combination of vehicles which has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) whichever is greater, inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) whichever is greater.
  • Includes "tractor-trailer" type vehicles such as an "eighteen wheeler".
  • Some states (check locally) require a Class A CDL when pulling ANY trailer exceeding 10,000 lbs GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) even when the COMBINED gross vehicle weight rating (CGVWR) does not exceed 26,000 pounds . . . example: a one-ton "dually" pulling a trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds but truck GVWR plus the trailer GVWR not exceeding 26,000 pounds. (Most states have an exception for private recreational travel trailers; check locally).

How to get a South Dakota Class A CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

  • Provide documentation and pay fees
  • Provide Medical Certificate
  • Pass applicable written test(s) to obtain a CDL Class A permit (General Knowledge, Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles)
  • Pass skills tests in a "representative" type vehicle
For more detailed information, go to how to get your South Dakota CDL.
Go to South Dakota CDL Selector Tool
If you need help . . .
determining what Class of CDL you need based upon the type of vehicle you will drive (A, B or C) or are not sure which CDL Endorsements you need based upon the type of loads you will carry; use the free CDL Selector Tool . . .
South Dakota
Go to CDL Selector Tool
(Use only for a new CDL)
Not sure which SD CDL Tests you need to pass? Use this tool to determine what Class of CDL and which CDL Endorsements you require.

South Dakota Class A Exam Requirements

To operate trucks or truck combinations weighing 26,001 lbs or more, and towing a vehicle/unit over 10,000 lbs, then a South Dakota Class A CDL is needed. The following tests are required:
  • General Knowledge test
  • Combinations vehicle test
  • Air Brakes
  • Pre-Trip
  • Basic Skills
  • CDL Road Test
  • Applicable exams for desired endorsements
You can normally take the required South Dakota CDL written tests and obtain your your CDL permit without having to make an appointment. You will have to make an appointment to take the South Dakota CDL Skills tests. Check your specific South Dakota CDL Information for details.

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 South Dakota CDL License
In addition to the South Dakota CDL (commercial driver's license) information found in our website covering the South Dakota CDL and in the free South Dakota CDL Handbook (which is quite boring and a bit confusing - and doesn't have a single multiple-choice question in it that is asked on the actual tests), the complete online South Dakota CDL Practice Test prep program will prepare you to easily pass your South Dakota CDL written exams to get your South Dakota CDL permit. The skills test modules are invaluable to give you a head start before doing your behind the wheel work, possibly saving you a lot of money. The South Dakota CDL test prep program includes the following features . . .
  • Covers ALL Eight South Dakota CDL written tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • Covers ALL Three South Dakota CDL skills tests.
    • In separate study modules - you won't need all of them - don't waste time on what you don't require.
  • 670 practice South Dakota CDL test questions with actual answers.
  • Access to CDL videos covering written and skills tests.
  • CDL study guide in both text and audio - listen as you read along.
  • CDL study Quick Reviews.
  • Interactive online CDL Quizzes.
  • and much more!
May your new CAREER be prosperous!!!

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