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Free North Dakota DOT Permit Practice Test 2025
The written permit knowledge test that you must pass to obtain the North Dakota DOT learner’s permit includes 25 multiple-choice questions covering road signs, signals, pavement markings, traffic laws, communicating, parking, distracted driving, driving responsibly, and penalties, as outlined in the state’s North Dakota DOT 2025 Driver’s Manual. To pass, you must score at least 80% (20 out of 25 questions), and testing must take place in person at the DOT or through the online program called “Know to Drive.” If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait until the next business day and pay a retest fee. Our practice tests help ensure you are ready to pass the first time.
The learner’s permit is the first phase of North Dakota’s Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) program for minors. You can apply for a learner’s permit at age 14 by passing a vision screening and knowledge test. Once you’ve obtained a permit, you must have a licensed adult in the front seat whenever you drive. After holding the permit for 12 months and turning 15, you can pass the road test and apply for a restricted license. With a restricted license, you are allowed to drive alone between 5 am and 9 pm. Between 9 pm and 5 am, you must be supervised by a licensed adult. When you turn 16 and have held your restricted license for at least 12 months, you can apply for an unrestricted license.
If you are 18 or older, you must obtain a learner’s permit with the same procedures and restrictions. However, after practicing with a licensed driver, you can take the road skills test whenever you’re ready. The additional GDL requirements do not apply to you.
Our free online North Dakota DOT Permit Practice Test mirrors real exam conditions, with questions and answers based on the state manual. Reflecting the latest state driver’s manual, the test is updated for January 2025 and provides instant feedback for incorrect responses. Once you’ve prepared, go to the DOT with proof of your identity and date of birth (birth certificate, passport), your Social Security card, and proof of residency (utility bill, rental agreement). If you’re under 18, you’ll need a parent or guardian present to sign your application form. Submit the documents, pass a vision screening, pay the fee, and pass the official written test.
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- If you see a yield sign in your lane, you must
- Warning signs are placed along the roadways to
- Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to
- What does this sign mean?
- If a train is approaching a railroad crossing controlled by a crossbuck sign, you must stop _________ from the crossing.
- If you want to make a turn, you must start to signal at least ________ before you turn.
- Two vehicles enter or approach an intersection at about the same time. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
- This sign indicates that
- Which of the following statements about the right-of-way is FALSE?
- If an emergency vehicle is approaching you while using its siren or flashing its blue, red, or white lights, you must
- A flashing yellow light used mostly on tow trucks and low-speed vehicles requires other vehicles to
- What does this sign mean?
- When a school bus is stopped with flashing red lights, drivers approaching from either direction must
- On North Dakota's paved and divided multi-lane highways, the speed limit is _______ unless otherwise posted.
- When approaching an intersection to make a right turn, you must stay _________ and make the turn close to the right curb.
- What does this sign indicate?
- A roundabout is a circular intersection in which vehicles travel around a center island in _________ direction.
- Which of the following statements about highway interchanges is FALSE?
- You must use your headlights whenever visibility is less than _________ because of rain, snow, sleet, hail, smoke, or fog.
- What does this sign mean?
- At night, when you're following another vehicle within 300 feet, you should use
- When you parallel park your vehicle, your wheels should be parallel to the right-hand curb and within ________ of the right-hand curb.
- When you meet a vehicle that does not dim its headlights, look to the _________ to avoid being blinded.
- This sign indicates
- _________ are a pair of white or longitudinal lines that mark where pedestrians may walk.
- To control your speed on steep downgrades, you should
- In North Dakota, who must wear seat belts or suitable child restraints?
- What is this flagperson signaling?
- To reduce your chances of hydroplaning on a wet road, you should
- In North Dakota, what is the recommended following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you?
- If you are at least 21 years old and your alcohol concentration (AC) is ______ or above, you are considered legally under the influence of alcohol.
- What does this sign indicate?
- A pedestrian using a white cane or a white cane tipped with red is usually
- At 55 mph on dry pavement, it will take your vehicle approximately ________ to stop in an emergency.
- A student driver who is at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age must hold an instruction permit for at least ________ before he or she may take the road test for a driver's license.
- What does this sign indicate?
- If you approach a vehicle with a triangular reflective orange sign on its rear, you must
- To turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you must start the turn
- The only eight-sided traffic signs are
- What does this sign indicate?
FAQs
Can the permit test be taken online?
No, in North Dakota, the permit test must be taken in person at a North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) office. Online testing options are not available for the permit test.
How many questions can I get wrong on the permit test?
The North Dakota permit test consists of 25 questions, and you can get up to 5 questions wrong. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 20 questions.
How much does a learner's permit cost?
The cost for a learner's permit in North Dakota is $15. This fee covers the cost of the permit and the written test.
Can I get a driver's license without a prior permit?
In North Dakota, individuals under 18 must first hold a learner's permit for at least six months before applying for a driver's license. Those 18 and older can apply directly for a license but still need to pass all the required tests.
When am I allowed to drive with a permit?
In North Dakota, with a learner's permit, you can drive as long as you are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult over 18 with written permission from your parent or guardian.
Is driver's education required?
Driver's education is not mandatory in North Dakota, but it is highly recommended, especially for new and young drivers, to gain better driving skills and knowledge.
How long does driver's education last?
The duration of driver's education courses in North Dakota can vary, typically involving classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Courses often range from several weeks to a few months, depending on the program and schedule.
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