North Dakota: Licensing basics — Restricted Licenses, Cancellation and Renewal Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What license is a 15 year old issued upon successful completion of the road test?” · “Which of these is one of the standard restrictions on a permit or license?”
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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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What license is a 15 year old issued upon successful completion of the road test?
- An unrestricted Class D operator's license
- A restricted Class D operator's license
- A Class M operator's license
- A temporary instruction permit
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Correct answer: A restricted Class D operator's license
Upon successful completion of the road test, a 15 year old will be issued a restricted Class D operator’s license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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A 15 year old with a restricted Class D operator's license is restricted to operating the vehicles of whom?
- A friend
- A neighbor
- A coworker
- A grandparent
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Correct answer: A grandparent
The restricted license limits the driver to a parent's, guardian's, grandparent's, sibling's, aunt's or uncle's vehicles.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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During which hours does the night driving restriction apply to a 15 year old with a restricted Class D operator’s license?
- Between the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- Between the earlier of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
- Between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
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Correct answer: Between the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
The restricted driver may not drive unaccompanied between the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which of these is an exception to the night driving restriction for a 15 year old with a restricted license?
- Driving to a friend's house
- Driving directly to or from work
- Driving to a movie theater
- Driving to go shopping
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Correct answer: Driving directly to or from work
The only exceptions are driving directly to or from work, an official school activity or a religious activity.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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At what age does the restricted Class D operator's license become an unrestricted license?
- 15
- 17
- 18
- 16
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Correct answer: 16
At age 16 the restricted Class D operator’s license transitions to an unrestricted license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How is a minor under 18 treated after a permit or license is cancelled for an alcohol or drug related offense?
- As having a restricted license for one year
- As having a license on probation for one year
- As never having had a permit or license before
- As having an expired license that can be renewed
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Correct answer: As never having had a permit or license before
The minor is considered as never having had a permit or license before.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What must a minor pass to be issued an instruction permit after a cancellation?
- Only the vision test
- The knowledge and vision tests
- The road test only
- A hearing test and the knowledge test
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Correct answer: The knowledge and vision tests
An instruction permit will be issued after successful completion of the knowledge and vision tests.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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After a cancellation, when is the road test administered to the minor?
- Immediately after the cancellation period has ended
- On the same day as the knowledge and vision tests
- After one full year without any kind of permit
- After driver's education and the permit holding period
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Correct answer: After driver's education and the permit holding period
A road test will be administered after successful completion of driver’s education and the required holding period of the permit.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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After a cancellation, how may a minor meet the driver's education requirement besides classroom and behind-the-wheel training?
- An approved Internet driver education course and 30 hours of driving supervised by a parent or legal guardian
- An approved Internet driver education course alone, with no supervised driving
- An approved Internet driver education course and six hours of driving supervised by a parent
- Thirty hours of driving supervised by any licensed driver, with no course
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Correct answer: An approved Internet driver education course and 30 hours of driving supervised by a parent or legal guardian
The requirement may be met by an NDDOT approved Internet driver education course and 30 hours of driving supervised by a parent or legal guardian.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which of these is one of the standard restrictions on a permit or license?
- Local Roads Only
- Daylight Driving Only
- No Freeway Driving
- Passengers Over 21 Only
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Correct answer: Daylight Driving Only
Daylight Driving Only is one of the standard restrictions that may be placed on a permit or license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Where is the explanation of an "Other" restriction printed?
- On a separate letter mailed to you
- On the vehicle registration card
- On the front of the permit or license
- On the reverse side of the permit or license
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Correct answer: On the reverse side of the permit or license
The explanation of an Other restriction is printed on the reverse side of the permit or license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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If you permanently lose the use of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye, to whom must you report it?
- The Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation
- The Department of Public Instruction
- The Motor Vehicle Division of the Department of Transportation
- The Department of Health
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Correct answer: The Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation
A permanent loss of the use of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye must be reported to the Driver License Division.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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When does a North Dakota license expire, if no immigration document was presented for proof of identity?
- At the end of the calendar year
- On the first day of the month after your birthday
- At midnight of your birthday
- At noon on your birthday
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Correct answer: At midnight of your birthday
The license expires on midnight of your birthday, not to exceed the usual licensing cycle period.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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If an immigration document is presented for proof of identity, a license expires on which date?
- The date the document was issued
- The “duration of stay” date
- The first day of the following year
- One year after the document was issued
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Correct answer: The “duration of stay” date
The license expires on midnight of your birthday or the “duration of stay” date if an immigration document is presented for proof of identity.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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How far before expiration may you renew your license without losing any time remaining on the old license?
- 30 days
- Three months
- Six months
- 10 months
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Correct answer: 10 months
You may renew your license 10 months prior to expiration without losing any time remaining on the old license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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What must all renewal applicants do at the time of renewal?
- Submit to a vision test or present a certificate of vision
- Retake the road test and the knowledge test
- Retake the knowledge test and pass a hearing test
- Present a certificate of driver education completion
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Correct answer: Submit to a vision test or present a certificate of vision
All renewal applicants must submit to a vision test at the time of renewal or present a certificate of vision obtained from a physician or optometrist.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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A certificate of vision presented at renewal must not be more than how old?
- 30 days
- One year
- Six months
- Two years
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Correct answer: Six months
The certificate of vision must not be more than six months old.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)