An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In South Dakota, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are subject to state statutes and federal law regarding their operation, registration, and safety standards. These vehicles can be powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline or diesel, or by electric motors with rechargeable batteries. The South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all motor vehicles be registered and that drivers hold a valid driver's license. The state also enforces safety and emissions standards in accordance with federal guidelines. Additionally, South Dakota has laws that regulate the insurance requirements for vehicles, mandating that all automobiles have a minimum amount of liability insurance to legally operate on public roads.