People wanting to take the written tests required to obtain a Commercial Driver License before new federal regulations take effect can do so Saturday (Jan. 22, 2022) at six locations across South Dakota.
State Driver Licensing program director Jane Schrank says the new federal Entry Level Driver Training requirements begin Feb. 7, 2022.
A group CDL testing site will be held in Pierre at the Ramkota Hotel (920 W. Sioux Ave.) at 9am Saturday. But, Schrank says, space is limited you must call (605-773-6883) to reserve your spot.
Schrank says state driver licensing offices can administer the CDL test any day they’re regularly open, but the state wanted to offer more opportunities for people to get or add endorsements ahead of next month’s rule change.
When you come to your testing appointment, Schrank says you need to bring some paperwork with you.
Appointments for CDL written testing only also are available Saturday at driver exam stations in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Rapid City, Sioux Falls andpublic safety Watertown. (Appointments can also be made by calling 605-773-6883.) Drivers who pass the CDL written tests and are issued their commercial learner’s permit before Feb. 7, 2022, will be exempt from the new training requirements.
Again, attendees must bring a valid South Dakota driver’s license and, if applying for a school bus endorsement, a valid CDL Medical Certificate/DOT physical card.
A study manual can be found at https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing.
For information on the new federal requirements go to https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/.
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