SD CDL Flashcards
105 study cards across 15 topic decks — every card built from a real SD CDL practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
SD CDL exam key facts
- The South Dakota CDL General Knowledge Test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. Source
- Applicants are allotted 30 minutes to complete the basic control skills portion of the South Dakota CDL skills test. Source
- Applicants must achieve a score of 80% or higher to pass each South Dakota CDL knowledge test. Source
- South Dakota CDL knowledge tests are administered only once per day, requiring applicants who fail to return the next business day. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All SD CDL Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Laws, Endorsements & Regulations
9 cards
Safe Driving Practices & Hazard Awareness
9 cards
Transporting Cargo & Passengers Safely
9 cards
Vehicle Inspection & Basic Control
9 cards
Hours of Service & Driver Fatigue Management
7 cards
Hours of Service & Driver Fatigue Management
7 cards
Hours of Service & Driver Fatigue Management
7 cards
Air Brake Systems
6 cards
Basic Vehicle Control
6 cards
Combination Vehicle Operations
6 cards
Hazardous Materials Regulations
6 cards
Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection
6 cards
Tank Vehicle Rules
6 cards
Transporting Cargo Safely
6 cards
Transporting Passengers Safely
6 cards
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- A timed, full-length SD CDL mock exam — 50 questions in 60 minutes with a 80% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
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- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable SD CDL cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Free SD CDL practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
How this page was made: written with AI tools and published by Nathan Beja, founder of Practice Test Geeks, who is responsible for its content. Exam facts are checked against the official sources listed below. Not reviewed by a subject-matter expert. Editorial policy
Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- sd.gov — Exam format, passing score, retake policy, time limit, score validity, test delivery, fees, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- sdlegislature.gov — Score validity, fees · verified Oct 2026