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SFSD ComEd-Driver's Education

Sioux Falls Community Education

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Getting Started

*DRIVER'S ED CLASS ABSENCE & CANCELLATION POLICY


Attendance Requirements:

-Students must be at least 14 years old by the 1st day of class.
-Students may miss a maximum of 3 HOURS or one class. NO Behind the Wheel driving hours can be missed.
-All classroom absences must be excused and reported to Community Education. Please call 605-367-4384 to notify us.


Important Notes:
 -Do not register if your student will miss more than 3 hours due to overlapping schedules (vacations, sports, etc.). Address any potential conflicts before the course starts.

-All homework will need to be made up and turned in prior to testing and receiving the Driver's Education completion certificate.


Cancellation Policy:

-If a student cannot attend, you must call Community Education at least five (5) business days before the first class.
-With a 5 business day notice, we can transfer the student to another available class.
If no classes are available, a $50 non-refundable cancellation fee will apply, with the remainder of the registration fee credited to your original payment method.
-After the 5 business day notice, the registration fee is forfeited.



  • Driver's Ed is offered at Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt High Schools.
  • Students are not required to hold their Instruction permit before class. However, it's suggested that they make an appointment at the DMV and get their permit ahead of the class or shortly after completing the In Classroom portion of the course so students can practice driving with a parent/legal guardian and apply their learning right away!
  • Once the student has their Instructional permit and they complete the course, including the Behind the Wheel portion, drive and hold onto the certificate until the 180 days have passed. Then take the certificate to the DMV to get their Restricted permit.
Email Notification & Course Registration HERE
Registration is first come, first serve and open at select times of the year. We encourage you to read the class description in full. If registration isn't open or full, add your student to the email notification list also found on this page.

Note Regarding the Email Notification

The email notification list does not roll over into the next session. If you would like to be notified for another session, please sign up for the next email notification available. If one is not available, please check back.

Registration Information

  • Classes are offered throughout the year including Summer.
  • Registration fills very quickly and limited spots are available each session!
  • Cost is $365 (enrolled in district 49-5) or $400* (out of district) and is due at the time of registration. * Prices subject to change, prices effective 7/1/2022.
  • If the Driver’s Ed student is on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and needs the test read, please call (605) 367-4384 at least 1 WEEK BEFORE the class starts to make arrangements.
  • To find out about when registration will open, we encourage you to join our email notification list! More details about our program and student expectations can be found on each school's Driver's Ed course description in the RED button above.

Our Program

Are you confused about how to take driver's education? Community Education offers state-certified Driver's Education for teens. Our state approved driver's education program meets the following minimum requirements:


  • 30 hours of classroom instruction
  • Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and six hours of observation.
  • A certified teacher with a driver's education endorsement provides the instruction.


Our program includes both the in classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel. The behind-the-wheel component will begin 1-60 days after the in classroom component. Each student will have scheduled driving times which will vary but on average this is completed in 3-4 days (i.e. 3 hours each day for 4 days).


Please note: we do NOT offer adult Driver's Education classes.

Policies & Cancellations

Please take a few minutes before registering for our Driver's Ed program to review the following policies. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the policies, please contact the Community Education office at 605-367-4384.


  • Driver's Education Attendance Policy
  • Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Policy
  • Cancellation Policy


Policies can be found here: https://bit.ly/3d2ZU5T

Teen Driving Laws

Effective July 1, 2021


The changes to teen driver permits and rules brought about by 2020 Senate Bill 113 are currently suspended by Governor Noem until June 30, 2021. Please review this information carefully and note it will apply to both existing and new learner’s and restricted permit applicants starting July 1, 2021. There is no “grandfathering,” so this applies to all unless they have already upgraded to an unrestricted adult driver’s license.


To read more about the updated Teen Driving Laws from the Department of Public Safety, please visit their website: SD Department of Public Safety / Teen Drivers


HERE is a helpful informational poster about the new laws from Department of Public Safety.

Graduated License Program

Wondering how the Graduated Licensing System works in SD for teen drivers? Check out this link for a step by step guide!

https://bit.ly/3wNtcOW


  1. Instruction Permit: Must be 14 years old ( or up to age 18) and hold for a minimum of 180 days since permit was issued and after successfully completing Driver's Ed which includes passing both the written and driving exams. All driving must be supervised. Student's who successfully pass our course are provided a stamped certificate that is needed to show the DMV to waive the Written & Driving exam at the DMV Station. Please keep your certificate in a safe place, cost is $10 for a duplicate certificate. Also, note that the certificate is good for only 365 days since the date of last instructor signature. Driving Conditions: May drive only with parent/guardian or designated adult over 18 years of age with one year driving experience. 50 hours minimum supervised driving that includes 10 hours at night and 10 hours in inclement weather.
  2. Restricted Minor's Permit: Must be 14 years old and meet all conditions of the instruction permit. Must hold for a minimum of six (6) months if under the age of 18. Driving Conditions: May drive without supervision from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with parent or guardian's permission. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. if the seat next to the permit holder is occupied by the minor's parent or guardian. No passengers outside immediate household for the first six months; 1 passenger allowed outside household after six months.
  3. Operator's License: Must be at least 16 years old and meet all conditions of the instruction and restricted permit and must have driven conviction free for 6 months. Driving Conditions: Full driving privileges with no restrictions.


*Updated for new state laws effective 7/1/2021.

Need Insurance Verification?

Some insurance companies may provide discounts for good grades and passing a certified Driver's Ed course.


For proof of successfully passing our certified DRIVER'S ED COURSE:


  • Please have your insurance company email: sfsdcommunityed@k12.sd.us and include: your student's name, date of birth and their verification form.
  • If your insurance company doesn't have a verification form, we can provide an alternative form.
  • For proof of GOOD GRADES, please contact your school counselor.

Other Teen Driving Resources

Be sure to check out the Sioux Falls Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign, South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Keys2Drive from AAA and other great resources on teen driving. Feel free to contact us with any other questions you have!
SDBUPH-Sioux Falls Buckle Up Phone Down Campaign
Take The Pledge.
Wear Your Seatbelt.
Put Your Phone Down.
Spread The Word.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration-Young Driver Education Materials
FMCSA has just launched a series of new educational materials for our young drivers! Discover the newly developed and engaging resources highlighting safe driving behaviors, particularly when driving around large trucks and buses.
South Dakota Department of Public Safety
External Website: Teen Driver Licensing Information.
Keys2Drive
External Website: The AAA Guide to Teen Driver Safety
Safety Village of SD - Basic Car Maintenance
Participants learn basic car maintenance, how to change a tire, learn what to do in an emergency, and weather-related and defensive driving. The teens use driving simulator goggles to learn the effects of impaired and distracted driving.
Safety Village of SD - Worst Decision Ever
Experience the consequences of distracted & impaired driving. Uses impairment & distracted googles with hands on activities to simulate the impairments of alcohol, marijuana, and texting & driving & the consequences of those actions.
Lessonlearnedsd.com-Sweepstakes
To promote safe driving in South Dakota, the Office of Highway Safety & South Dakota Broadcasters Association give away $20,000 -$10k to one student & $10k to a school program. Students take a two-minute safe-driving quiz by April 30 each year.
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