North Dakota driver's license practice tests
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- North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual · 2025-2027
- 687 questions
- 278 with illustrations
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From the official state manual
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Each topic has its own questions and its own score.
Licensing basics - North Dakota
North Dakota’s instruction permit from 14, the road test and its vehicle check, driver education, the restricted license at 15, documents, renewal, registration and the classes of licenses.
StartSignals and vehicle controls - North Dakota
Hand signals, turn signals, mirrors and blind spots, headlights, backing and the equipment a vehicle needs for the road test.
StartPavement markings - North Dakota
Yellow and white lines, solid and broken lines, no-passing zones and the markings on divided and undivided roads.
StartInterstate driving - North Dakota
Entering and leaving the Interstate, merging, lane use for slower traffic and driving on multi-lane highways.
StartParking rules - North Dakota
Where North Dakota law forbids parking, the distances from hydrants, crosswalks and signals, parallel parking and parking on hills.
StartSign shapes and colors - North Dakota
What the shape and color of a sign tell you: stop, yield, warning, work zone, guide, service and recreation signs.
StartRoad signs - North Dakota
Regulatory, warning, school, guide and service signs in the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual.
StartTraffic signals - North Dakota
Red, yellow and green lights, arrows, flashing signals and turns on red.
StartRight-of-way and turning - North Dakota
Who yields at intersections and roundabouts, turns on one-way and two-way roads, U-turns and passing.
StartRailroad crossings - North Dakota
Crossbucks, warning signs and markings, flashing lights and gates, how far to stop and the vehicles that must always stop.
StartPedestrians - North Dakota
Yielding to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, the rules for people walking, and watching for people near the road.
StartSharing the road - North Dakota
Large trucks and their blind spots, motorcycles, bicycles, motorized bicycles, off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles.
StartSpeed and following distance - North Dakota
North Dakota speed limits, the three-second rule, stopping distances and adjusting your speed to the road.
StartSeat belts and child safety - North Dakota
North Dakota’s seat belt and child restraint laws, air bags, booster seats and keeping children safe from vehicle heatstroke.
StartDistractions and fatigue - North Dakota
Texting and other distractions, the device ban for permit holders, driving posture and the danger signs of fatigue.
StartEmergencies and winter driving - North Dakota
Skids, brake failure, blowouts, running off the pavement, winter storms, floods and what to do after a crash.
StartEmergency vehicles and work zones - North Dakota
Yielding to emergency vehicles, moving over for stopped vehicles with flashing lights, flaggers and work zone safety.
StartAlcohol and drugs - North Dakota
How alcohol and other drugs affect driving, alcohol limits, implied consent, DUI penalties and the open container law.
StartInsurance and crash reports - North Dakota
Liability insurance, reporting a crash and what the law expects after one.
StartPoints and losing your license - North Dakota
The North Dakota point system, suspensions, cancellation and getting points removed.
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Road sign library - North Dakota
Every sign, signal and marking the North Dakota driver manual shows or names, with its meaning in the manual's words and its page.
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The knowledge test at a glance
- Youngest age for a learner permit
- 14 years
- If you fail
- Retake on another day
To get an instruction permit in North Dakota you must be at least 14 years old and pass the knowledge test, at a Driver License office or online, and a vision screening. Applicants under 18 need the approval and sponsorship of a parent or legal guardian.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this an official North Dakota government website?
No. Driving Test Practice is an independent, free educational website. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) or any government agency.
What languages are the practice questions available in?
Every question, answer choice and explanation on this site is written in English, العربية, Español, and you can switch between them at any time.
What is the source for these practice questions?
All questions are original and based on the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) driver manual, "North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual" (2025-2027 edition).
How many North Dakota practice questions are on this site?
687 original practice questions across 20 topics, covering the entire manual.
Do I need to create an account to use this site?
No. The site is completely free and does not require any sign-up. Your scores are saved locally in your own browser only.