South Dakota teen driving log
South Dakota Driving Log for Supervised Practice Hours
South Dakota requires 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night and at least 10 hours in inclement weather.
For instruction permits issued after July 1, 2020, the permit is held for 275 days, and a parent or legal guardian attests in writing that the hours were completed. South Dakota does not establish an official drive-by-drive log form.
Tracking practice drives gets messy when the record lives on paper, in Notes, or in memory. Clocked helps South Dakota families log completed drives as they happen, so total, night, and inclement-weather hours are easy to review before the attestation. Always confirm current requirements with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.
50
Supervised driving hours
10
Night driving hours
275
Days permit held
Quick answer
Here is the short version of what South Dakota teen drivers need:
| Requirement | South Dakota rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised driving hours | 50 hours |
| Night driving hours | At least 10 hours |
| Inclement-weather hours | At least 10 hours |
| Instruction permit held | 275 days (issued after July 1, 2020) |
| Supervising driver | Over 18 with at least 1 year of experience |
| Documentation | Parent/guardian written attestation (no official log form) |
Source note: South Dakota requires 50 supervised hours, including at least 10 at night and 10 in inclement weather, with a 275-day permit period (issued after July 1, 2020) and a parent/guardian written attestation. SDCL 32-12-11
South Dakota supervised driving requirement
South Dakota requires 50 hours of supervised driving, with at least 10 hours at night and at least 10 hours in inclement weather. For instruction permits issued after July 1, 2020, the permit must be held for 275 days before applying for a restricted minor's permit.
Practice must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian, or a licensed driver over 18 with at least one year of driving experience. Under the verified statute, driver education does not reduce the controlling 275-day period.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each completed practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50
- Track night hours toward 10
- Note inclement-weather practice as it happens
- Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives before the attestation
Source: SDCL 32-12-11 (full text)
Written attestation vs. Clocked
South Dakota's documentation is a written attestation: a parent or legal guardian attests that the minor completed the required hours. South Dakota does not establish an official drive-by-drive log form — the attestation is the required item, not a numbered log.
Clocked is a separate personal tracker, not an official South Dakota form or attestation. It does not replace the parent/guardian attestation, and it does not submit anything to the Department of Public Safety. It helps families keep a personal record of completed drives so the attestation is easy to make accurately.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each South Dakota practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: SDCL 32-12-11
How Clocked helps South Dakota families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised practice hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details for completed drives in seconds.
Separate day and night progress
See logged day and night hours build toward South Dakota's 50 total and 10 night hours.
Keep a clean record
Keep supervised practice — including inclement-weather drives — organized in one place.
Ready before attestation
Export a clean PDF summary of completed drives so the written attestation is simpler to make.
Clocked is a personal driving-log tool, not an official government form. It does not replace South Dakota's written attestation or any Department of Public Safety process, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with the South Dakota DPS.
Clocked is a private tracking helper
Most South Dakota families are trying to keep a simple, reliable record of each completed practice drive:
- Date of the drive
- Start and end time
- Total minutes and hours logged
- Whether the practice counts as night driving
Clocked keeps that private record for your own family reference. It is not affiliated with the South Dakota DPS, is not an official state form, and does not replace the written attestation or any licensing requirement. It does not guarantee licensing eligibility, compliance, or acceptance of any exported PDF. Check current South Dakota Department of Public Safety requirements before applying for a restricted minor's permit.
South Dakota driving log FAQ
How many supervised driving hours does South Dakota require?
How long must a South Dakota instruction permit be held?
Does driver education shorten the 275-day period?
Does South Dakota require an official driving-log form?
Can Clocked replace the South Dakota attestation?
Official South Dakota sources
- South Dakota Codified Law 32-12-11 — the 50-hour requirement, night and inclement-weather hours, permit period, and attestation.
- SDCL 32-12-11 (full statutory text) — complete language of the instruction-permit requirements.
Track your South Dakota practice hours with Clocked
South Dakota requires 50 supervised hours, including 10 at night and 10 in inclement weather. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive so the attestation is easier to make.
Always verify current licensing requirements with the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.