Driver and Vehicle Records Flashcards

A South Dakota salvage title is issued when a vehicle's damage reaches what threshold of its actual cash value?

Answer: 75%

South Dakota issues a salvage title when insurance declares a vehicle a total loss at 75% or more of its actual cash value.

After purchasing a used vehicle in South Dakota, within how many days must the title be transferred to the new owner?

Answer: 30 days

South Dakota law requires the vehicle title to be transferred to the new owner within 30 days of the sale.

Which of the following correctly describes a South Dakota 'junk title'?

Answer: A title indicating a vehicle is only suitable for parts or scrap

A junk title designates a vehicle as suitable only for parts or scrap and cannot be re-registered for road use.

Under South Dakota law, who has the right to request a hearing after a license suspension notice is issued?

Answer: Any driver who receives a suspension notice

Any driver who receives a license suspension notice in South Dakota has the right to request an administrative hearing.

South Dakota requires new residents to obtain a state driver's license within how many days of establishing residency?

Answer: 60 days

New residents of South Dakota must obtain a South Dakota driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency.

When a South Dakota driver's license is suspended for refusing a chemical test, the minimum suspension period for a first offense is:

Answer: 1 year

A first-offense refusal of a chemical test under South Dakota's implied consent law results in a minimum one-year license suspension.

Which document is required when a South Dakota vehicle title is being transferred as a gift between family members?

Answer: Properly assigned title and a Odometer Disclosure Statement

Even for gifted vehicles between family members, a properly assigned title and Odometer Disclosure Statement are required in South Dakota.