Free North Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test (2026)

North Dakota · Checked October 2026

Study for the North Dakota Class M motorcycle license or endorsement knowledge test: a North Dakota module on the state's helmet, permit and rider-course rules, core lessons on safe riding, instant explanations and a timed simulation.

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North Dakota motorcycle license at a glance

LicenseClass M

Min. age14 (permit)

Helmet requiredUnder 18

AgencyNDDOT

Class M knowledge test (English or Spanish, with ASL and audio at eight offices) plus a vision screening; the number of questions is not published. Each attempt costs $5, one per day. Applicants without a North Dakota Class A, B, C or D license must first pass the Class D knowledge test and get a Class D permit. An on-cycle skill test is required for the license unless waived.

North Dakota motorcycle rules

Rule	In North Dakota
Minimum age	14 for a Class M learner's permit (ages 14-15 must be enrolled in or have completed an approved motorcycle safety course); a license at 14-15 is limited to motorcycles of 510 cc or less
Helmet and eye protection	Operators and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet meeting U.S. DOT standards, and if the operator is under 18, every passenger must wear one regardless of age. The helmet statute has no eye-protection requirement; the manual recommends face or eye protection. ndlegis.gov
Rider training course	The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course is required for riders under 16 (proof of enrollment before testing, completion before the license). A completion card dated within one year waives the on-cycle skill test for any age. dot.nd.gov
Skills test waiver	Yes (required under 16)

North Dakota motorcycle permit restrictions

Daylight riding only: you may not ride during hours when headlights are required.
No passengers on a motorcycle permit.
Riders 14-15 are limited to motorcycles of 510 cc or less and must hold the permit at least two months before the license.
Riders under 18 must wear a helmet; the motorcycle permit fee is $8.

How to get a North Dakota Class M motorcycle license or endorsement

Study the 2025-2027 Motorcycle Operator Manual (and the Class D manual if you do not have a license yet).
If you are 14 or 15, enroll in an approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course and bring proof of enrollment or completion.
Visit a North Dakota Driver License site with proof of identity, legal presence, Social Security number and ND address.
Pass the vision screening and the Class M knowledge test ($5 per attempt) and pay the $8 permit fee.
Practice within the permit rules (daylight only, no passengers).
Pass the on-cycle skill test ($5), or present a Basic Rider Course card dated within one year to waive it, and pay the license fee.

Tip: Many motorcycle crashes involve a car turning left in front of the rider. Expect questions about being seen, lane position and intersections, in addition to the state rules above.

Sample North Dakota motorcycle questions

1. What is the minimum age for a Class M learner's permit in North Dakota?

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Correct answer: 14. A resident at least 14 may apply for a Class M learner's permit; 14- and 15-year-olds must be enrolled in or have completed an approved safety course. Source: ndlegis.gov

2. Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in North Dakota?

Everyone
Operators and passengers under 18, and any passenger of an operator under 18
Only riders with a permit
Only riders on interstates

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Correct answer: Operators and passengers under 18, and any passenger of an operator under 18. The law requires a DOT helmet for operators and riders under 18; if the operator must wear one, every passenger must too, regardless of age. Source: ndlegis.gov

3. What engine-size limit applies to North Dakota motorcycle riders under 16?

250 cc or less
No limit
750 cc or less
510 cc or less

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Correct answer: 510 cc or less. Anyone under 16 with a permit or license may not ride a motorcycle with an engine over 510 cubic centimeters. Source: ndlegis.gov

Topics covered on the knowledge test

Protective gear: helmets, eye protection and clothing
Controls, pre-ride inspection (T-CLOCS) and starting out
Lane position, following distance and being seen
Braking, swerving and cornering
Intersections, blind spots and road hazards
Carrying passengers and cargo
Group riding, alcohol and fatigue

Frequently asked questions

Do adults have to wear a helmet in North Dakota?

Not by law. The helmet requirement covers operators and passengers under 18, and any passenger when the operator is under 18. The manual still strongly recommends a DOT-compliant helmet for everyone.

Can a 14-year-old get a motorcycle license?

Yes, after holding a motorcycle permit for at least two months and completing an approved motorcycle safety course, but only for motorcycles of 510 cc or less, and a helmet is required.

What happens if I ride without a Class M permit or license?

Riding without a Class M permit or license brings a $20 fine and a four-point assessment on your driving record.

Is this motorcycle practice test free?

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

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Official sources

The North Dakota rules and questions on this page were checked in October 2026 against the official motorcycle manual, the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division website or North Dakota law. When a detail is not published by an official source, we leave it out instead of guessing. Confirm current rules with the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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