North Dakota Permit Test Practice
North Dakota still lets teens start at 14, one of the youngest ages in the country. The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) issues instruction permits to 14- and 15-year-olds who are enrolled in or have finished driver education, and a parent, legal guardian or designated person must sign as sponsor for anyone under 18.
The written test is 25 multiple-choice questions from the North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual, and you need 20 right (80%). A permit earned at 14 must be held 12 months, with 50 hours of supervised practice, before a restricted license at 15 that carries a 9 p.m. curfew until age 16. Practice free on DMV Permit Prep so you show up at the NDDOT site ready to pass.
- Questions
- 25
- To pass
- 20 correct · 80%
- Permit age
- 14 (with driver education)
- Practice
- 50 hours
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North Dakota permit test sample questions
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1. A North Dakota restricted license holder under 16 may drive only a vehicle owned by:
2. In North Dakota, a restricted license must include driver education with how many hours behind the wheel?
3. In North Dakota, what is the youngest age to get a restricted driver's license?
4. Parking on railroad tracks is:
5. When passing a large truck on a windy day, you should:
How to get your learner's permit in North Dakota
- 1Enroll in driver education (required for 14- and 15-year-olds).
- 2Study the North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual.
- 3Bring proof of identity, Social Security number and North Dakota residency.
- 4Have a parent, guardian or designated person sign as your sponsor.
- 5Pass the vision screening and the 25-question written test.
- 6Practice with a licensed adult 18+ with 3 years of driving, logging 50 hours.
Restricted licenses for drivers under 16 limit driving to parent-owned vehicles and ban driving from 9 p.m. (or sunset, if later) to 5 a.m. Permit holding period: 12 months if under 16; 6 months if 16–17.
The North Dakota knowledge test
A 25-question written test on the North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual, plus a vision screening, at an NDDOT driver license site.
Study tips for North Dakota
- Know the restricted license curfew: 9 p.m. or sunset (whichever is later) to 5 a.m. under 16.
- Study rural hazards like gravel roads, farm equipment and wildlife.
- Review winter driving and blizzard safety, a North Dakota manual staple.
CDL in North Dakota
North Dakota CDL applicants pass NDDOT general knowledge and endorsement tests for a Commercial Learner's Permit, hold it at least 14 days, and complete Entry-Level Driver Training before the skills test.
Motorcycle in North Dakota
North Dakota 14- and 15-year-olds can get a motorcycle permit only if enrolled in or finished with an approved motorcycle safety course, and applicants under 18 need parent consent; the Basic RiderCourse is the main path to the endorsement.
North Dakota permit test FAQ
How old do you have to be to get a permit in North Dakota?
You can get a North Dakota instruction permit at 14 if you're enrolled in or have completed driver education.
How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?
The written test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
How long do you have to hold a permit in North Dakota?
Teens under 16 hold the permit 12 months; drivers 16 and 17 hold it 6 months, while logging 50 supervised hours.
Who can supervise a North Dakota permit driver?
A licensed driver at least 18 years old with at least 3 years of driving experience must ride along.
Official information: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Driver License Division . DMV Permit Prep is an independent study tool, not affiliated with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Driver License Division.
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