Free North Dakota DMV Practice Test (2026)

North Dakota · Checked October 2026

Practice for the North Dakota permit test with a learning path built around the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division rules: a North Dakota-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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North Dakota permit test at a glance

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To passSee handbook

Min. permit age14

AgencyNDDOT

You must pass the Rules of the Road knowledge test and a vision screening. You can take the knowledge test online at nd.knowtodrive.com (then book an appointment at a Driver License site to get the permit) or at a Driver License site by appointment; it is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Swahili, Turkish and Vietnamese, with ASL and audio at eight offices. Each attempt costs $5 and only one attempt is allowed per day.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score.

Tip: Start with module 1, “North Dakota laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to North Dakota, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

North Dakota traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	North Dakota rule	Source
Under-21 BAC limit	A driver under 21 with a BAC of .02 or more is considered under the influence; the first offense in seven years means a 91-day license suspension.	dot.nd.gov
Adult DUI	A BAC of .08 or more is DUI. The first conviction carries a $500 fine; with a BAC of .16 or more, at least a $750 fine and two days in jail.	dot.nd.gov
Implied consent	By getting a license you agree to chemical testing for alcohol or drugs. Refusing a chemical test or a roadside breath test means license revocation for 180 days to three years.	dot.nd.gov
Texting and electronic devices	No driver may compose, read or send electronic messages while driving; the fine is $100. Permit holders and licensed drivers under 18 may not use an electronic communication device at all while the vehicle is moving, except for emergencies.	ndlegis.gov
Seat belts	Every occupant in every seating position must wear a seat belt. The old rule that limited seat belt enforcement to secondary stops was repealed in 2023.	ndlegis.gov
Child passenger safety	Children under 8 must ride in a car seat or booster seat (a seat belt is allowed if the child is at least 57 inches tall), and children 8 through 17 must use a seat belt or child restraint. The penalty is $25 and one point against the driver.	dot.nd.gov
Move Over Law	When an emergency vehicle or NDDOT maintenance vehicle is stopped with flashing lights on an interstate or a multi-lane highway outside city limits, move to a lane not next to it if it is safe; otherwise slow down and proceed with caution.	ndlegis.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 20 mph when passing a school during recess or arrival and dismissal times, 25 mph in business and residential districts, 55 mph on gravel or dirt roads and unposted paved county and township roads, and 70 mph on paved divided multi-lane highways.	ndlegis.gov

North Dakota learner permit and teen license rules

You can get a Class D instruction permit at 14 with a parent or legal guardian's signed approval and sponsorship.
If you are 14 or 15, you must hold the permit for 12 months or until you turn 16, whichever comes first, but never less than 6 months; at 16 or 17 you must hold it 6 months (or until 18).
If you are under 16, you must also complete driver education and at least 50 hours of supervised practice in varied conditions (night, gravel roads, rural and city, winter).
Your supervisor must be at least 18, licensed for the vehicle, have at least 3 years of driving experience and sit beside you; no one else may sit in the front seat.
At 14-15, a permit holder may drive only vehicles owned by a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle (unless in a dual-control car with a licensed driver trainer).
At 15 you can get a restricted Class D license: only family-owned vehicles, and no driving between sunset or 9 p.m. (whichever is later) and 5 a.m. unless a parent, guardian or adult 18+ is in the front seat or you are going directly to or from work, a school activity or a religious activity. It becomes unrestricted at 16.
Permit holders of any age and licensed drivers under 18 may not use an electronic communication device while driving, except for emergencies.

How to get your North Dakota learner's permit

Study the 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual or the NDDOT online study guide.
Take the Rules of the Road knowledge test online at nd.knowtodrive.com or at a Driver License site by appointment ($5 per attempt, one attempt per day).
Book an appointment at a North Dakota Driver License site and bring proof of identity and legal presence, your Social Security number, and two documents proving your North Dakota address.
Pass the vision screening; if you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the sponsorship on your application.
Pay the $15 permit fee and receive your instruction permit.
Practice with a qualified supervisor; when you meet the holding period (and, if under 16, driver education and 50 practice hours), take the road test ($5) or use an approved road test waiver.

Sample North Dakota-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our North Dakota module. Each one is based on the official 2025-2027 North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) or North Dakota law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class D instruction permit in North Dakota?

15
14
15 and a half
16

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Correct answer: 14. All permit applicants must be at least 14, and applicants under 18 need parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship. Source: ndlegis.gov

2. You got your North Dakota permit at age 14. How long must you hold it before the road test, if you have not yet turned 16?

30 days
3 months
6 months
12 months

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Correct answer: 12 months. Drivers who are 14 or 15 must hold the permit for 12 months or until age 16, whichever comes first, but no less than six months. Source: dot.nd.gov

3. If you get your North Dakota permit at 16, how long must you hold it before the road test?

Six months (or until age 18)
One year
Two months
No minimum

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Correct answer: Six months (or until age 18). Drivers who are 16 or 17 must hold the instruction permit for six months or until age 18, whichever comes first. Source: dot.nd.gov

4. Who may supervise a North Dakota instruction permit holder?

Any licensed driver 16 or older
Only a parent
A licensed driver at least 18 with at least 3 years of driving experience
Any adult 21 or older, licensed or not

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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 18 with at least 3 years of driving experience. The supervisor must hold a valid license for the vehicle class, be at least 18, have at least three years of driving experience, and sit beside the permit holder. Source: ndlegis.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the North Dakota rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed North Dakota exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the North Dakota permit test online?

Yes. NDDOT's official online platform is nd.knowtodrive.com. After you pass online, you must make an appointment at a North Dakota Driver License site to get your permit.

How long do I have to hold my permit if I got it at 14?

For 12 months or until you turn 16, whichever comes first, but at least 6 months. You also need driver education and 50 hours of supervised practice before the road test.

Can driver's ed replace the road test?

Yes. The Class D road test can be waived with a North Dakota driving school Certificate of Course Completion or a Department of Public Instruction Student Completion Certificate showing at least 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training approved for waiver purposes.

What can I drive with a restricted license at 15?

Only vehicles owned by a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle, and not between sunset or 9 p.m. (whichever is later) and 5 a.m. unless an adult is with you or you are going to or from work, school activities or religious activities. At 16 the restrictions end.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division does not publish its exam. Our North Dakota module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official North Dakota sources

Every North Dakota fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division website or North Dakota law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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