North Dakota: Licensing basics — Driver Education, Identity and Address Proof Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many hours of classroom driver training must a certificate show for the Class D road test to be waived?” · “Which document is acceptable as proof of a name change?”
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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 hours of classroom driver training must a certificate show for the Class D road test to be waived?
- A minimum of 10 hours
- A minimum of 30 hours
- A minimum of 20 hours
- A minimum of 50 hours
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Correct answer: A minimum of 30 hours
The certificate must show a minimum of 30 hours of classroom driver training and six hours of behind the wheel training.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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How many hours of actual behind the wheel training must a certificate show for the Class D road test to be waived?
- A minimum of two hours
- A minimum of 12 hours
- A minimum of 20 hours
- A minimum of six hours
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Correct answer: A minimum of six hours
The certificate must show a minimum of six hours of actual behind the wheel driver training.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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A high school driver education student may operate the driver education vehicle without a license or permit only if which condition is met?
- The student has completed 50 hours of practice driving
- The student has passed the road test
- The school district has appropriate insurance coverage
- A parent is riding in the front seat
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Correct answer: The school district has appropriate insurance coverage
A student may do so under a certified instructor’s supervision if the sponsoring school district has appropriate insurance coverage for the student operator.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Who must supervise a high school driver education student operating the driver education vehicle without an operator’s license or permit?
- Any licensed adult driver over age 21
- A certified operator training instructor
- A parent or legal guardian of the student
- A Driver License division examiner
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Correct answer: A certified operator training instructor
The student must be under the supervision of a certified operator training instructor.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the minimum age for an applicant to be eligible for behind-the-wheel driver education training?
- 12 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
- 14 years
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Correct answer: 14 years
To be eligible for behind-the-wheel training, an applicant must be at least 14 years of age.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the minimum age to operate a motorized bicycle?
- 14 years
- 12 years
- 15 years
- 16 years
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Correct answer: 14 years
To operate a motorized bicycle, you must be at least 14 years of age or older and have a valid license or permit in your immediate possession.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which division receives applications for an operator’s license or permit?
- The Department of Public Instruction licensing office
- The State Highway Patrol traffic records office
- The Department of Transportation’s Driver License Division
- The Department of Health vital records division
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Correct answer: The Department of Transportation’s Driver License Division
Applications are made with the Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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All applicants must present proof of which three items?
- Current name, height, eye color, and the name of your current employer
- Current name, date of birth, and legal presence in the United States
- Date of birth, blood type, and height
- Date of birth, vehicle ownership, and employer
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Correct answer: Current name, date of birth, and legal presence in the United States
The manual says all applicants must present proof of current name, date of birth, and legal presence in the United States.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which of these is an acceptable form of identification for an applicant?
- A hospital birth certificate
- A photocopy of a U.S. passport
- A student ID card
- A Certificate of Naturalization
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Correct answer: A Certificate of Naturalization
A Certificate of Naturalization is on the list of acceptable identification; hospital certificates and photocopies are not accepted.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What kind of identification documents are accepted?
- Originals or certified copies only
- Photocopies if they are clear
- Hospital certificates if signed
- Photocopies if notarized
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Correct answer: Originals or certified copies only
The manual says no photocopies and no hospital certificates are accepted, and all documents must be original or certified copies only.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which document is acceptable as proof of a name change?
- A library card
- A voter registration card
- A certified marriage certificate
- A school identification card
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Correct answer: A certified marriage certificate
A certified marriage certificate is acceptable proof of a name change; a library card, voter registration card or school ID is not.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is required of a court order used as proof of a name change?
- It must be signed by a police officer or deputy
- It must carry the court seal and not be a photocopy
- It must have been issued within the past week
- It must be a photocopy with a notary stamp on it
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Correct answer: It must carry the court seal and not be a photocopy
The manual specifies no photocopies and that a court seal is required.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What will happen if you try to test or obtain a North Dakota permit or license without proper identification?
- You may test but receive the permit later
- You may test with a signed statement
- You will be given a temporary permit
- You will not be allowed to test or obtain it
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Correct answer: You will not be allowed to test or obtain it
The manual states you will not be allowed to test or obtain a permit, license, or non-driver identification card without proper identification.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which of these is acceptable as proof of social security number?
- A W-2 Form
- A birth certificate
- A utility bill
- A school transcript
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Correct answer: A W-2 Form
A W-2 Form is one of the documents accepted as proof of social security number.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What must a document used as proof of social security number contain?
- Name and address
- Date of birth and photograph
- Name and full social security number
- Name and the last four digits of the number
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Correct answer: Name and full social security number
The manual says the document must contain name and full social security number.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What must documents presented as proof of resident address be?
- Documents issued within the past five years
- Photocopies of documents
- Documents signed by a notary
- The most currently issued documents
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Correct answer: The most currently issued documents
The manual says all documents for proof of resident address must be the most currently issued document.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How recently must a school or college transcript have been issued to be accepted as proof of address?
- Within 6 months
- Within 3 months
- Within 12 months
- Within 2 years
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Correct answer: Within 6 months
A school or college transcript is accepted if issued within 6 months.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which of these is an acceptable document for proof of residence address?
- A library card
- A parking ticket
- A current utility bill
- A gym membership card
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Correct answer: A current utility bill
A current utility bill (electricity, gas, water, sewer, cable, recycle) is on the list of acceptable proof of address.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What must documents used as proof of residence address contain?
- Your name and a Post Office box number
- Your name and physical residence address
- Your name and your social security number
- Your name and your employer’s address
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Correct answer: Your name and physical residence address
The manual says all documents must contain your name and physical residence address, and Post Office boxes are not acceptable.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)