Under implied consent laws, if you refuse a chemical (breath or blood) test after a lawful arrest:

Your license is usually suspended

You can drive home if you wait an hour

North Dakota NDDOT Permit Practice Test

Practice free with questions based on the official North Dakota driver handbook, with every answer explained.

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North Dakota permit test at a glance

Agency	North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT)
Minimum permit age	14 years old
Permit holding period	6 months (up to 12 months for ages 14–15)
Supervised driving	50 hours for permit holders under 16, including night driving and varied road conditions
Provisional license from	age 15
Full license	at 16
Test languages	The Class D test is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Nepali, Chinese and several other languages.
Official handbook	North Dakota Driver License Manual

Try 5 North Dakota permit test questions

In North Dakota, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in North Dakota is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
A round yellow sign with a black X and two R letters means: Road closed / Railroad crossing ahead / Rest area / Roundabout ahead. Answer: Railroad crossing ahead. This advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead: slow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop.
Two vehicles reach a 4-way stop at the same time. Which one goes first? The one on the left / The one on the right / The larger vehicle / The one going straight. Answer: The one on the right. At an all-way stop, the first to stop goes first. If two vehicles arrive together, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
What is the minimum safe following distance in good conditions? 1 second / 2 car lengths / 3 seconds / 100 feet. Answer: 3 seconds. Keep at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in rain, at night, or behind trucks and motorcycles.
Under implied consent laws, if you refuse a chemical (breath or blood) test after a lawful arrest: Nothing happens / Your license is usually suspended / You only get a warning / You can drive home if you wait an hour. Answer: Your license is usually suspended. By driving, you agree to chemical testing when lawfully asked. Refusing usually leads to an automatic license suspension, separate from any DUI charge.

How the North Dakota NDDOT permit test works

The North Dakota knowledge test is a multiple-choice exam based on the official NDDOT handbook, the North Dakota Driver License Manual.

Take it at an NDDOT Driver License site (by appointment) or online at nd.knowtodrive.com, NDDOT's only official online testing platform. A vision screening is also required.

One attempt is allowed per day.

The Class D test is offered in English, Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Nepali, Chinese and several other languages.

North Dakota learner's permit requirements

In North Dakota you can apply for a learner's permit at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

Applicants under 16 must complete an approved driver education course with classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, or a commercial driving school course, before the road test.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 6 months (up to 12 months for ages 14–15). Supervised driving required: 50 hours for permit holders under 16, including night driving and varied road conditions.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of North Dakota residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The NDDOT publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

North Dakota graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 15.

Under 16, the restricted license covers only vehicles owned by a parent, guardian or certain relatives, bans driving from 9 p.m. (or sunset, if later) to 5 a.m. except for work, school or religious events, and bans phone use while driving.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 16, provided your record stays clean.

North Dakota rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the NDDOT test asks about them.

North Dakota issues instruction permits from age 14.
The knowledge test can be taken online at nd.knowtodrive.com, the official NDDOT platform.
Applicants under 18 need a sponsor's signature, accepting financial liability, before a permit is issued.
A 16- or 17-year-old Class D driver who uses an electronic communication device while driving commits a moving offense.

What the North Dakota knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the NDDOT handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the North Dakota permit test

Read the official NDDOT handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in North Dakota

Check the minimum age In North Dakota, you can apply for a learner's permit at 14.
Complete the required course Applicants under 16 must complete an approved driver education course with classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, or a commercial driving school course, before the road test.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official NDDOT handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and North Dakota residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests Take the test with the NDDOT.
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 6 months (up to 12 months for ages 14–15). Supervised driving: 50 hours for permit holders under 16, including night driving and varied road conditions.
Take the road test From age 15 you can get a provisional license.

North Dakota permit test FAQ

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in North Dakota?

You can apply at 14. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in North Dakota?

At least 6 months (up to 12 months for ages 14–15) for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours for permit holders under 16, including night driving and varied road conditions.

Can I take the North Dakota permit test in Spanish?