Free North Dakota Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official North Dakota driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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What this test covers
This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 5
- Safe Driving — 4
- Sharing the Road — 4
- Licensing & Permits — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 2
- Points & Penalties — 1
- Signaling & Communication — 1
Heaviest on Alcohol, Drugs & the Law (5 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are North Dakota-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. North Dakota's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
- Speed up
- Stop in the lane
- Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
- Honk
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Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
2. In North Dakota, the minimum age to begin behind-the-wheel driver training is:
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Answer: 14
You must be at least 14 for behind-the-wheel training.
3. Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
- React safely to sudden stops
- Look important
- Save fuel only
- Drive faster
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Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
4. Refusing a North Dakota chemical or preliminary breath test can revoke your license for:
- One week
- 10 days
- Nothing
- 180 days to three years
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Answer: 180 days to three years
Test refusal can revoke your license for 180 days to three years.
5. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in North Dakota, you should:
- Pull to the right and stop
- Speed up
- Stop in your lane
- Turn left
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
6. If you plan to drink in North Dakota, the safest choice is to:
- Wait 15 minutes
- Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
- Drive slowly
- Eat first
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Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
7. In North Dakota, you are legally under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of:
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Answer: .08%
A BAC of .08% (or .02% if under 21) means you are legally under the influence.
8. In North Dakota, a person under 16 may drive only if eligible for a:
- Full license
- CDL
- Restricted license
- Motorcycle license
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Answer: Restricted license
Those under 16 need a restricted license.
9. Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit on gravel, dirt, or loose-surface roads is:
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Answer: 55 mph
55 mph on gravel/dirt/loose-surface roads (and unposted paved two-lane county/township highways).
10. A North Dakota restricted Class D Operator's License transitions to an unrestricted license at age:
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Answer: 16
At age 16 the restricted Class D license becomes unrestricted.
11. A motorcycle in North Dakota is entitled to:
- The shoulder only
- A full lane of travel
- Half a lane
- No lane
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Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
12. On open North Dakota plains, strong crosswinds mean you should:
- Speed up
- Keep a firm grip and steer gently to stay in your lane
- Let go of the wheel
- Brake hard
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Answer: Keep a firm grip and steer gently to stay in your lane
Grip the wheel firmly and correct gently for gusts on open roads.
13. The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration is:
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Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
14. Because of North Dakota winters, on snow or ice you should:
- Speed up
- Drive normally
- Slow down and increase following distance
- Brake hard
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Answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
15. Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit on paved and divided multi-lane highways is:
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Answer: 70 mph
70 mph on paved and divided multi-lane highways.
16. In North Dakota, you should also use headlights during:
- Only night
- Inclement weather
- Only highways
- Only tunnels
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Answer: Inclement weather
Use headlights in inclement weather for visibility.
17. A safe following distance in North Dakota gives you:
- A better view only
- More speed
- Time to react and avoid a crash
- Nothing
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Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
18. If you are involved in a crash in North Dakota, you must:
- Call later only
- Leave
- Stop and give information
- Drive on if minor
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Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
19. In North Dakota, a driver under 21 is under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of:
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Answer: .02%
Under-21 drivers are under the influence at .02% BAC.
20. If you become drowsy while driving in North Dakota, you should:
- Pull over safely and rest
- Open a window only
- Speed up
- Keep going
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Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
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