South Dakota HazMat CDL Practice Test
Practice for your HazMat CDL exam with questions based on the official South Dakota CDL handbook
Updated: August 2026
What's on the South Dakota HazMat CDL test
Answering from memory beats re-reading — retrieval practice roughly doubles what you remember a week later. These free questions are modeled on the official HazMat CDL knowledge test.
- Questions
- 30
- To pass
- 24/30 correct (80%)
- Updated
- June 2026
- 100% free
The South Dakota CDL HazMat test follows the AAMVA standard used by most states: 30 questions, with 24 correct answers (80%) needed to pass. A CDL learner's permit in South Dakota costs $43 (South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) fee schedule, June 2026).
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The South Dakota HazMat test is one section of the South Dakota CDL knowledge exam. For the full set — general knowledge questions, every endorsement section, and South Dakota’s permit requirements in one place — go to the complete South Dakota CDL practice test.
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About the HazMat Test in South Dakota
The HazMat endorsement test is required in South Dakota for drivers who transport hazardous materials. It covers placarding, labeling, loading procedures, emergency response, and compliance with federal hazmat regulations. A TSA background check is also required.
The HazMat test is part of the CDL written exam administered by the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles. You must pass this test along with the other required written tests to receive your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) in South Dakota.
Our practice questions are built from the official South Dakota CDL handbook and federal FMCSA regulations. Each question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the material, not just memorize answers.
South Dakota HazMat endorsement facts
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing agency | South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| CDL application fee | Forty-three dollars, up from thirty-threeThe bill’s redline text spells fees as words, not digits — no “$” numeral appears in the source, so the value is quoted the way the statute states it; this is the SD Senate’s own $33→$43 fee increase, not a guess. Not a post-enactment codified page — see openQuestionseffective July 1, 2025 | mylrc.sdlegislature.gov |
| Endorsement knowledge-test fee | Twenty dollars, up from fifteenThe bill’s redline text spells fees as words, not digits — quoted the way the statute states iteffective July 1, 2025 | mylrc.sdlegislature.gov |
| Minimum age — interstate | 21 | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| Medical certificate | A National Registry-certified medical examiner, generally valid 2 years | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| Intrastate medical-qualification rule | Intrastate CDL holders must comply with 49 CFR 391.11(b)(4); certificates must reach Driver Licensing within 2 business dayseffective July 1, 2026 | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| Class C definition | Any vehicle not meeting Class A or B that is placarded for hazardous materials, or carries 16+ passengers including the driver | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| Hazmat age and citizenship, by the USA Patriot Act | 21 years old, plus proof of citizenship or immigration status | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| TSA clearance timing | Fingerprints and TSA security clearance are required before South Dakota issues the hazmat-endorsed CDL | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| Hazmat disqualifying condition | A TSA-defined mental defect disqualifies an applicant | sdtruckinfo.sd.gov |
| TSA security threat assessment fee (federal) | $85.25Non-refundable; paid to TSA, not the stateeffective January 1, 2025 | tsa.gov |
| TSA reduced fee (valid TWIC holders, where the state accepts it) | $41 | tsa.gov |
| TSA clearance validity | 5 years | tsa.gov |
| When to enroll with TSA | At least 60 days before you need the endorsementTSA says some applications take more than 45 days | tsa.gov |
How to add the HazMat endorsement in South Dakota
- Provide proof of citizenship or immigration status — the USA Patriot Act requires it for every hazmat applicant, and you must be at least 21. Source
- Submit fingerprints and obtain a TSA security clearance before South Dakota will issue a CDL with the hazmat endorsement. Source
- Pass the hazardous-materials knowledge test. Source
- When you transfer or renew a CDL carrying the hazmat endorsement, you must present proof of citizenship again. Source
Official South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) links
As of September 2, 2026, verified against South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).
South Dakota CDL questions
- How much does a South Dakota CDL cost?
- By South Dakota’s 2025 fee update, the CDL application fee is $43, and each endorsement knowledge test is $20 — the same $20 also covers a duplicate license, a name change, or an address change. Source
- What does South Dakota’s hazmat endorsement process involve?
- You must be 21 and provide proof of citizenship or immigration status under the USA Patriot Act, then submit fingerprints and clear a TSA security check before the state will issue the endorsement — and you have to show citizenship proof again every time you transfer or renew it. Source
- Do South Dakota intrastate CDL holders need a medical certificate?
- As of July 1, 2026, yes — intrastate CDL holders must comply with 49 CFR 391.11(b)(4)’s physical-qualification standard, with certificates from a National Registry examiner reaching Driver Licensing within 2 business days. Source
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