North Dakota: Licensing basics — Duplicates, Registration and License Classes Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “In which situation must you apply for a duplicate operator's license or permit?” · “Which license class does this manual prepare you for?”
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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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In which situation must you apply for a duplicate operator's license or permit?
- When you change the color of your hair
- When it is mutilated so that it cannot be read
- When you buy a different vehicle to drive
- When it is about to expire in one month
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Correct answer: When it is mutilated so that it cannot be read
A duplicate is required if the license or permit is lost, contains any wrong information, or is mutilated so that it cannot be read.
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 an example of documentary evidence for a name change when applying for a duplicate license?
- A library card from your city
- A hunting license from the state
- A school yearbook with your photo
- A certified marriage certificate
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Correct answer: A certified marriage certificate
A certified marriage certificate is documentary evidence of a name change; a library card, hunting license or yearbook is not.
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 change your name or address, within how many days must you notify the Driver License Division?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 5 days
- 60 days
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Correct answer: 10 days
If you change your name or address, you must notify the Driver License Division within 10 days.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When you change your name or address, what must you provide to the Driver License Division?
- A new road test result
- A new vision test result
- Documentary evidence of the change
- A letter from your employer only
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Correct answer: Documentary evidence of the change
You must provide documentary evidence of the change.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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When must a motor vehicle be registered in North Dakota?
- Within one year of the date you bought the vehicle or moved here
- Immediately, when you become a resident or gainfully employed here
- Only when the vehicle is sold to another person
- At the time of your next license renewal date
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Correct answer: Immediately, when you become a resident or gainfully employed here
North Dakota law requires registration immediately when the owner or operator becomes a resident or becomes gainfully employed in the state.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which registration option does the manual recommend if your present registration will expire during the time you expect to be in North Dakota?
- Purchase a temporary registration permit for six months
- Keep the other state's registration for your whole stay
- Skip registration until the old registration expires
- Obtain a North Dakota title and purchase a vehicle license
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Correct answer: Obtain a North Dakota title and purchase a vehicle license
The manual recommends obtaining a North Dakota title and purchasing a vehicle license in that case.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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In which situation may a temporary registration permit be purchased?
- The vehicle is registered to a minor who will drive it
- You plan to make North Dakota your permanent home
- The out-of-state vehicle license is current and your stay is short
- The vehicle's registration from another state has expired
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Correct answer: The out-of-state vehicle license is current and your stay is short
A temporary registration permit is for a vehicle whose license from another state is still current when you plan to stay in North Dakota only a short time.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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For how long are temporary registration permits available?
- 30 days or 60 days
- Six months or 12 months
- Three months or nine months
- One year or two years
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Correct answer: Six months or 12 months
The permits are available for six months or 12 months.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Where must the vehicle registration card be carried?
- In your home
- In your wallet only when you drive out of state
- At the Driver License office
- In the vehicle at all times
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Correct answer: In the vehicle at all times
The vehicle registration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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How many classes of operator's licenses does North Dakota have?
- Five
- Three
- Four
- Six
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Correct answer: Five
North Dakota has five classes of operator’s licenses.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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What does each class of operator's license require?
- One written exam that covers all five of the classes
- Only a vision test and a short interview
- Its own written exam and a demonstration of driving skill
- Only a road test for the first class, then none
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Correct answer: Its own written exam and a demonstration of driving skill
Each class requires its own written exam and a demonstration of driving skill for that class of license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which license class does this manual prepare you for?
- Class A only
- Class D only
- Classes A, B and C
- Class M only
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Correct answer: Class D only
The manual prepares you for the Class D License only.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which type of vehicle does a Class M license cover?
- Any vehicle towing a trailer
- Any vehicle used for farm purposes
- Any recreational vehicle or camper
- Any two- or three-wheeled motorcycle
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Correct answer: Any two- or three-wheeled motorcycle
Class M covers any two- or three-wheeled motorcycle.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A Class D license covers any single vehicle with a GVWR of less than what weight?
- 26,001 pounds
- 10,001 pounds
- 16,001 pounds
- 50,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,001 pounds
Class D covers any single vehicle less than 26,001 pounds GVWR.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Which of these may be driven with a Class D license?
- A two-wheeled motorcycle
- A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
- A vehicle towing a travel trailer used solely for personal purposes
- A combination of vehicles of 26,001 pounds GVWR or more towing a vehicle of 10,001 pounds or more
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Correct answer: A vehicle towing a travel trailer used solely for personal purposes
An emergency vehicle, RV, camper, a vehicle driven by an active duty member for military purposes, or a vehicle towing a travel trailer used solely for personal purposes may be driven with a Class D license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Under the farm exemption, a person at age 15 may drive a farm vehicle within how many miles of the driver's farm?
- 50 miles
- 150 miles
- 100 miles
- 250 miles
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Correct answer: 150 miles
At age 15 a farm vehicle may be driven within 150 miles of the driver’s farm when transporting agricultural products or farm supplies.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Under the farm exemption for age 15, a farm vehicle may have a gross weight of not more than how many pounds?
- 26,000 pounds
- 10,000 pounds
- 80,000 pounds
- 50,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 50,000 pounds
The farm vehicle driven at age 15 may have a gross weight of not more than 50,000 pounds.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 8 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 8)
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Under the farm exemption, what may a farm vehicle operated by a farmer not tow?
- Double or triple trailers
- A single farm trailer
- A single semi-trailer
- A single ordinary trailer
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Correct answer: Double or triple trailers
A farm vehicle may tow a trailer, semi-trailer, or farm trailer except double or triple trailers.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Under the farm exemption, what may a farm vehicle operated by a farmer under 18 years of age not tow?
- A single farm trailer
- A single semi-trailer
- A truck-tractor
- A single ordinary trailer
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Correct answer: A truck-tractor
A farm vehicle may tow a trailer, semi-trailer, or farm trailer except double or triple trailers, or if under 18 years of age, a truck-tractor.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Under the farm exemption, a farmer may transport hazardous material within 150 miles of the farm without what?
- A written exam on hazardous material
- A hazardous material endorsement
- A medical certificate from a physician
- A second vehicle registration card
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Correct answer: A hazardous material endorsement
Any farm vehicle operated by a farmer may transport hazardous material within 150 miles of the farm without a hazardous material endorsement.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Which of these describes a Covered Farm Vehicle that may be operated on a Class D license?
- Any vehicle owned by a person who lives on a farm or ranch property
- A vehicle that is used only by farm employees who are under age 18
- A truck that hauls farm products for other businesses for a fee
- A farm or ranch vehicle with farm plates or a farm designation
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Correct answer: A farm or ranch vehicle with farm plates or a farm designation
Covered Farm Vehicles are used for farm or ranch purposes and display farm registration plates or are identified by a designation that clearly identifies them as farm vehicles.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A covered farm vehicle with a GVW or GVWR of 26,001 pounds or less may be operated where?
- Anywhere in the United States
- Only within 150 air miles of the farm
- Only within the state where it is registered
- Only within 50 miles of the farm
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Correct answer: Anywhere in the United States
A covered farm vehicle of 26,001 pounds or less may be operated anywhere in the United States.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A covered farm vehicle with a GVW or GVWR of more than 26,001 pounds may be operated outside the state where it is registered only within what distance of the owner or operator's farm or ranch?
- 50 air miles
- 100 air miles
- 150 air miles
- 300 air miles
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Correct answer: 150 air miles
Such a vehicle may be operated within the state where it is registered, or outside the state within 150 air miles of the owner or operator’s farm or ranch.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)