SD DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Dakota, what is the fee for obtaining a certified copy of your driving record?
- $3
- $5 (Correct answer)
- $10
- $15
Correct answer: $5
South Dakota charges $5 for a certified copy of a driver's official driving record.
Question 2: Which entity in South Dakota maintains the official record of all vehicle titles?
- County sheriff's office
- County treasurer's office (Correct answer)
- South Dakota Highway Patrol
- Secretary of State
Correct answer: County treasurer's office
In South Dakota, the county treasurer's office is responsible for maintaining vehicle title records.
Question 3: A South Dakota vehicle title shows a lien. What must happen before the owner can receive a clear title?
- The vehicle must pass an emissions test
- The lien must be satisfied and a release filed (Correct answer)
- The vehicle must be re-inspected by the DMV
- A new registration must be purchased
Correct answer: The lien must be satisfied and a release filed
Once a loan is paid off, the lender must file a lien release so the owner can receive a clear, unencumbered title.
Question 4: How many points does a reckless driving conviction add to a South Dakota driver's record?
- 4 points
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 10 points
- 12 points
Correct answer: 8 points
A reckless driving conviction adds 8 points to a South Dakota driver's record under the state's point system.
Question 5: South Dakota's implied consent law means that by driving on state roads, a driver has already agreed to:
- Surrender their license on demand
- Submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI (Correct answer)
- Allow vehicle searches at any time
- Waive all traffic court rights
Correct answer: Submit to chemical testing if suspected of DUI
South Dakota's implied consent law means drivers automatically agree to chemical sobriety tests as a condition of using public roads.
Question 6: If a South Dakota driver accumulates 15 or more points within 12 months, what action will the Division of Motor Vehicles take?
- Issue a warning letter only
- Suspend the driver's license (Correct answer)
- Require a defensive driving course
- Revoke the driver's license permanently
Correct answer: Suspend the driver's license
Accumulating 15 or more points within 12 months results in a license suspension in South Dakota.
Question 7: Which of the following offenses results in an AUTOMATIC revocation of a South Dakota driver's license?
- Failure to signal a turn
- Speeding 10 mph over the limit
- Vehicular homicide conviction (Correct answer)
- Expired registration
Correct answer: Vehicular homicide conviction
A vehicular homicide conviction is among the serious offenses that trigger automatic license revocation in South Dakota.
SD DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3
In South Dakota, what is the fee for obtaining a certified copy of your driving record?