North Dakota: Points and losing your license Practice Test
The North Dakota point system, suspensions, cancellation and getting points removed.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual" (2025-2027), North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
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How many points are added to your driving record for driving in violation of the conditions of an instruction permit?
- Two points
- One point
- Four points
- Six points
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Correct answer: Two points
The manual says it is a two-point penalty on your driving record for driving in violation of the conditions of an instruction permit.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When the cancellation requirements are fulfilled, what happens to the minor's points total?
- It goes back to zero automatically once done
- It is cut in half after the requirements
- It does not automatically go back to zero
- It is erased after 30 days have passed
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Correct answer: It does not automatically go back to zero
The points total does not automatically go back to zero when the cancellation requirements are fulfilled.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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In North Dakota’s point system, what is the point value of a more serious offense?
- Lower
- The same as any other offense
- Zero until the third offense
- Higher
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Correct answer: Higher
The more serious the offense, the higher its point value.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Points are normally added to the driver’s record within how many days of conviction?
- 3 days
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
After each violation, points are normally added to the driver’s record within 10 days of conviction.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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When a driver’s record reveals what total of points will the driver be informed that the authorities intend to suspend the license?
- 6 or more points
- 8 or more points
- 12 or more points
- 15 or more points
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Correct answer: 12 or more points
When the record reveals a total of 12 or more points, the driver is informed that the authorities intend to suspend the license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What else is the driver notified of when told the authorities intend to suspend the license for 12 or more points?
- He or she may have an administrative hearing
- The license is cancelled permanently
- A fine is due within 10 days
- A replacement license will be issued free
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Correct answer: He or she may have an administrative hearing
The driver will also be notified that he or she may have an administrative hearing.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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For how long is the license suspended for a driver with exactly 12 points?
- 7 days
- 3 days
- 14 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 7 days
At an accumulated total of 12 points, the period of suspension is 7 days.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How is the suspension period figured for a driver with 13 or more points?
- 7 days for each point over 12
- 14 days for each point over 11
- 7 days for each point over 11
- 30 days for each point over 11
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Correct answer: 7 days for each point over 11
For 13 and above points, the period of suspension is 7 days for each point over 11.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How can one point be removed from a driver’s record?
- For every six-month period with no new points recorded
- For every three-month period with no new points recorded
- For every 12-month period with no new points recorded
- For every one-month period with no new points recorded
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Correct answer: For every three-month period with no new points recorded
One point is removed for every three-month period during which the driver has not had any points recorded.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How many points are removed when the driver completes an approved driver improvement course such as a defensive driving course?
- One
- Five
- Twelve
- Three
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Correct answer: Three
Three points are removed if the driver completes an approved driver improvement course such as a defensive driving course.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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A person may attend a driver improvement course in lieu of points for violations assigned how many points or fewer?
- Two
- Three
- Eight
- Five
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Correct answer: Five
A person may elect to attend a driver improvement course in lieu of points for violations assigned five or less points.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How often is the option of attending a driver improvement course in lieu of points valid?
- Once every 3 months
- Once every 12 months
- Once every 24 months
- Once every five years
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Correct answer: Once every 12 months
This option is valid once every 12 months and may not be used in conjunction with the three-point course reduction.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)