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Free North Dakota DMV permit practice test online

Free North Dakota permit practice for road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and more—with explanations that point back to the official North Dakota Driver License Division handbook.

The North Dakota permit knowledge test has 25 questions; you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. That is below the median of 30 questions across the 50 states QuizLane tracks — a shorter test, but each wrong answer costs proportionally more.

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North Dakota DMV permit test facts

25
Questions
20 of 25
Correct to pass
80%
Passing score
14
Min. permit age

These figures reflect the standard North Dakota Class D permit knowledge test and can change. Always confirm current requirements with North Dakota Driver License Division (official source).

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Road signs10 reviewed questionsPavement markings10 reviewed questionsSafe driving15 reviewed questions · 5 on North Dakota lawWeather11 reviewed questionsEmergencies10 reviewed questionsSharing the road11 reviewed questionsRight-of-way10 reviewed questionsSignals10 reviewed questionsRailroad crossings10 reviewed questionsLane changes11 reviewed questionsSpeed control10 reviewed questionsWork zones10 reviewed questionsDriver fitness12 reviewed questions · 2 on North Dakota lawOccupant safety10 reviewed questionsParking11 reviewed questionsFreeway driving10 reviewed questions

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North Dakota’s child passenger safety law requires children under eight to be properly secured in a child restraint, unless the child is at least:

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  1. 1. North Dakota’s child passenger safety law requires children under eight to be properly secured in a child restraint, unless the child is at least:

    • A12 years old
    • B40 inches tall
    • 57 inches tall (when a seat belt may be substituted)
    • D60 pounds only with no height rule

    Answer: 57 inches tall (when a seat belt may be substituted). The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual states children under eight must be properly secured in a child restraint (car seat or booster seat); a seat belt may be substituted for children who are at least 57 inches tall.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual — Child Restraints (Car Safety Seats)

  2. 2. When a North Dakota school bus is stopped and flashing its red lights, drivers approaching from:

    • ANeither direction if under 25 mph
    • BOnly behind the bus must stop
    • Both directions must stop
    • DOnly the right lane must stop

    Answer: Both directions must stop. The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual states that when a school bus is stopped and flashing its red lights, drivers approaching from both directions must stop because children are being loaded or unloaded, and may not proceed until the bus begins moving, the bus driver signals to let vehicles pass, or the red lights are no longer flashing.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual — Rules of the Road — School Buses

  3. 3. For North Dakota drivers 21 or older, a BAC of which level is considered legally under the influence?

    • AAny measurable amount
    • B0.05% or greater
    • 0.08% or greater
    • D0.10% or greater

    Answer: 0.08% or greater. The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual states that eight one-hundredths of one percent (.08%) or greater of alcohol in your blood means you are considered legally under the influence.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual — Driving While Under the Influence

  4. 4. North Dakota’s seat belt law requires seat belts for:

    • ADrivers under 18 only
    • BInterstate travel only
    • CFront-seat occupants only
    • All occupants in all seating positions

    Answer: All occupants in all seating positions. The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual states North Dakota’s seat belt law requires all occupants to wear seat belts in all seating positions.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual — Seat Belts

  5. 5. At age 15 with a North Dakota restricted Class D license, you may not operate a vehicle without a parent, legal guardian, or person at least 18 between:

    • AMidnight and 6 a.m. only
    • The later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (except driving directly to/from work, official school activity, or religious activity)
    • C10 p.m. and 5 a.m. with no exceptions
    • DAnytime without restriction

    Answer: The later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (except driving directly to/from work, official school activity, or religious activity). The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual states that at age 15 with a restricted Class D license, the individual is not allowed to operate without a parent, legal guardian, or individual at least 18 between the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except when driving directly to or from work, an official school activity, or a religious activity.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual — Restricted Class D Operator’s License

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