This bill amends South Dakota's current law regarding the driving portion of a driver license exam by allowing applicants who are native speakers of a language other than English to bring an interpreter to assist them during the test. The interpreter must be approved by the Department of Public Safety, and the applicant is responsible for finding and paying for the interpreter's services.

Additionally, the bill maintains that all instructions given during the driving test must be in English, while ensuring that the application and examination materials are available in both Spanish and English. This change aims to enhance accessibility for non-English speaking applicants, ensuring they can better understand the driving test process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 02/03/2025: 32-12-126
Senate Local Government Engrossed, 02/21/2025: 32-12-126
Enrolled, 03/06/2025: 32-12-126