North Dakota NDDOT License & Permit Practice Tests
Results
Good job! This is a passing score in North Dakota. Do you want to try another test?
This is not a passing score. Do you want to try again with different questions?
#1. You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way street only if:
You may turn left into a left-moving, one-way street if there is no sign to prohibit the turn.
Remember, do not turn against traffic.
#2. What does this sign mean?
Winding road ahead.
The road ahead is winding with a series of curves or turns.
The sign gives you time to reduce your speed before you enter the curves or turns.
#3. Which of the following may be a sign of fatigue?
Some danger signs of fatigue are:
- Difficulty in focusing or keeping eyes open.
- Inability to recall the last few miles driven.
- Having the sense of being detached or watching the vehicle being driven rather than driving it.
- Crossing the center line or dropping off the edge of the pavement.
- Missing traffic signs or lights.
- Tailgating or following other vehicles more closely than you normally would.
- Forgetting to dim headlights.
- Excessive yawning.
- Inability to hold head up (nodding off).
#4. When are you allowed to overtake a stopped school bus?
You may proceed if:
- the bus is moving, or
- the bus driver signals to let vehicles pass, or
- the red lights are no longer flashing.
#5. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:
Never overdrive your headlights. Keep your speed low enough to be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead.
#6. What does this sign tell you?
Reduction of lanes. Right lane ends. Merge left.
Two lanes of traffic will soon become one lane of traffic. Right-lane traffic must yield when merging.
#7. The primary purpose of red road signs is to:
All red signs are regulatory signs and must be obeyed. They indicate stop or prohibition and include signs like: stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way. If you see red on a traffic device, STOP.
#8. When driving with an instruction permit, you must be accompanied by and under the instruction of a driver who is:
Instruction Permits allow you to legally practice driving. Any time you operate with an instruction permit, a person with a valid license for the class of vehicle being driven, who is at least 18 years of age and has had at least three years of driving experience, must ride in the seat beside you.
#9. This sign tells you:
No right turn. You cannot make a right turn at this intersection.
Remember, regulatory signs with a red circle with a red slash over a symbol prohibit certain actions.
#10. Which vehicle should have the right-of-way when two vehicles arrive at the same time at an uncontrolled intersection?
You must yield to a vehicle approaching from the right.
When two vehicles approach an unsigned intersection at approximately the same time, the vehicle on the left side must yield to the vehicle on the right. When entering an intersection, it is recommended to look first to your left, then to your right and then left again. Be prepared to yield.
#11. Why should you leave plenty of room when overtaking a bicyclist on a wet road?
Recognize situations that may be potentially dangerous to bicyclists and give them space. In inclement weather, give bicyclists extra room.
#12. It is illegal for anyone, regardless of age, to use a cell phone for text messaging while driving:
Text messaging is banned in North Dakota, regardless of age.
#13. You may drive off the paved portion of the highway to pass another vehicle:
When passing, never leave the main-traveled roadway. Pulling off the roadway to pass on the right is against the law (39-10-12).
#14. You must always stop before a railroad crossing if:
Stop if you cannot cross and completely clear the tracks. For safety, never stop or park on railroad tracks for any reason.
Make sure all the tracks are clear and no trains are approaching before you cross.
#15. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit on rural interstate highways?
The speed limit is 75 mph on rural interstate highways, unless posted otherwise.
#16. Your car must be equipped with a horn that is clearly audible for at least:
A horn must be clearly audible for 200 feet.
#17. The traffic light changes from green to yellow at an intersection. What would your best action be?
A steady yellow light means caution. If you are driving toward an intersection and a yellow light appears, slow down and prepare to stop. The light will change from green to red. If you are within the intersection or cannot stop safely before entering the intersection, continue through carefully.
Some states require you to always stop if a stop can be made safely.
#18. When an oncoming vehicle is drifting head-on into your lane, you should do all the following except:
Should an oncoming vehicle cross into your lane, slow down and try to warn the oncoming driver by flashing your headlights. If the vehicle keeps coming, pull as far to the right as possible. If there could be a collision, steer off the road to the right when conditions permit, or stop on the far-right shoulder of the road.
#19. When passing a tractor-trailer, you should avoid the following:
Do not linger alongside a truck when passing. Always pass a large vehicle completely and always on the left side.
Do not cut in too soon after passing a large vehicle.
Cutting off a truck in traffic or on the highway to reach an exit or turn or cutting into the open space in front of a truck removes the truck driver’s cushion of safety.
#20. If you are 21 years or older, it is legal to drive with an open alcoholic beverage container if the container is:
It is illegal for anyone, driver, or passenger, to drink alcoholic beverages in or on a motor vehicle. You cannot legally have an open container in your vehicle. The seal cannot be broken. Any open containers must be placed in the trunk of the vehicle. If the car is not equipped with a trunk, containers must be kept in a place where passengers do not normally sit.
Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from possessing alcoholic beverages.
#21. You approach a stopped police vehicle on a multi-lane roadway. There is no accident, but the vehicle has its emergency lights activated. What should you do?
If an emergency vehicle or North Dakota Department of Transportation maintenance vehicle is parked on the Interstate system or a multi-lane highway with its emergency or work lights flashing, move over and proceed with due caution.
By law a driver must proceed with caution and yield the right of way by moving to a lane that is not adjacent to the authorized emergency vehicle if the move may be made with due regard to safety and traffic conditions or if not, the driver shall proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle, and maintain a safe speed for the road conditions.
This law also applies to DOT maintenance vehicles.
#22. You should check your rear-view mirrors:
Keep your eyes moving. Use your mirrors to check around and behind the vehicle every 6-8 seconds.
#23. When you park on a hill headed uphill, and there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Headed uphill, turn your front wheels away from the curb (toward the travel lane) and let your vehicle roll back a few inches. The curb will stop the car from rolling anywhere.
Remember, when you park on a hill, the general rule is to turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic. However, when headed uphill at a curb, you should turn the front wheels in the opposite direction, away from the curb and towards the road.
Study the diagram provided in your driver’s handbook.
#24. What does a sign with this shape mean?
The upside-down triangle shape is exclusively used for yield signs. Slow down and, if necessary, stop to give the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians.
#25. On a road with yellow center lines:
Broken yellow center lines are used on two-lane, two-way roads. You may cross them only to turn left or to pass another vehicle.
One solid line with one broken line means no passing when you are in the lane with the solid line. The solid line may be crossed only to turn left.
Two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road means no passing in either direction. Crossing the center line is permitted only as part of a left-turn maneuver.
| This North Dakota Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Type of test: | Random multiple-choice test |
Facts about Your NDDOT Test
| North Dakota Written Knowledge Test for Permit and Driver’s License | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 25 questions |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 60 minutes *online |
| Wait time before retest: | 24 hours |
North Dakota Practice Tests
This practice test has 25 random multiple-choice questions based on the information in North Dakota Noncommercial Driver’s License Manual and real exam questions.
After each practice question, you will get immediate feedback on whether your answer is correct. If your answer is wrong, a short explanation also helps you understand the right answer.
NDDOT draws test questions from a large pool of questions, making each practice test unique. Use this in your favor and use our practice tests until you can easily reach a 100% score. That way, you will have seen hundreds of questions covering all possible items on the knowledge exam.
Practice questions cover all essential items that may appear on your exam. Still, they may not include all possible questions. Since tests are random, a practice test will never precisely match your final test.
You should also be aware that driversprep.com is not affiliated with any North Dakota or Government Entity. A test on this website is not official and will not generate a certificate of completion if you pass.
North Dakota Official Knowledge Test
The official knowledge test in North Dakota has 25 questions. The passing score is 80 percent, which means you can only miss 5 out of the 25 questions.
Questions are multiple-choice with a possibility of a few true-or-false questions.
There is no allotted time for the test, so you should have plenty of time to read all questions and answer alternatives. Take your time with the test. Test takers usually make more mistakes when they don’t take their time to read questions all the way through.
You will not be allowed to start the test one hour before closing for lunch or closing at the end of the day.
Should you fail the knowledge exam, there is no official wait time to retake the test. Still, examiners will usually not allow you to retake the test the same day.
You must pay a new testing fee each time you take the knowledge test.
The automated test is available in several languages, including:
Chinese
English
French
Russian
Serbo-Croatian
Somali
Swahili
Turkish
Vietnamese
Automated American Sign Language and Audio testing are available at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks driver’s license offices.
North Dakota Online Driver Exam
Most applicants over 18 years can complete their driver’s knowledge exam at home.
It is simple to register, and the online exam is available 24/7. You can use the knowledge test from anywhere with internet access. Still, you must have a laptop or a desktop computer. The test will not work on a mobile device.
The online test will let you choose between English and Spanish. Audio playback is also available.
You have 60 minutes to complete the online exam.
NDDOT allows you to take the online test up to five times within one year.
1 Start by Reading the Manual
Always get the latest North Dakota Noncommercial Driver’s License Manual. You can get it from your nearest Driver’s License Site or download it online .
Read it from the first page to the last. Using it as a reference when you take the practice tests is also a good idea.
Remember, everything in the manual is there for a reason. NDDOT draws questions to your final test from all parts of this manual. It isn’t easy to pass the knowledge test unless you have studied the manual.
2 Use Practice Tests Wisely
This practice test is a learning tool. It should be used together with the Driver’s License Manual, not instead of it.
A common mistake and poor strategy is to try to memorize all questions and answers. You’ll never know which questions and answers you will get on your test, and wordings may differ.
If you want to pass the exam and become a safe driver, your best strategy is to learn the essential rules of the road and common ND traffic laws.
Get some more study tips from Joni stark .
Who Must Take North Dakota Knowledge Test?
First-time Drivers
When you apply for your first original North Dakota driver’s license, you must always pass a vision screening and the written knowledge test.
Drivers who let their license expire more than one year
When you renew your driver’s license, NDDOT only requires a new knowledge test if you let it expire for over a year.
Drivers with a revoked license
If NDDOT has revoked your driving privileges, you must wait for the revocation period to end, meet all reinstatement requirements, and take the written and road tests before NDDOT issues a new license.
After a suspension, you will get driving privileges back after the suspension period has ended and you meet all reinstatement requirements. No tests are necessary.
Drivers with a foreign driver’s license
Suppose you move to North Dakota and hold a driver’s license issued by a country other than the United States or Canada. In that case, you must apply for an original North Dakota license and pass all tests.
Drivers Who Wish to Transfer an Out-of-State License
NDDOT usually waives the written knowledge test if you move to North Dakota and want to transfer your valid out-of-state license.
Should you let your out-of-state license expire for more than one year, you must apply for a new ND license and take all necessary tests as a first-time applicant.
Suppose your out-of-state license is in the process of being revoked, suspended, or canceled. In that case, you cannot transfer to a North Dakota license.
Your First Permit
If you are at least 14 years old, you can apply for an instruction Class D permit.
Before NDDOT issues the permit, you must pass a vision and written test. If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian must sign and approve your application.
Until you are 16, you can only drive a vehicle owned by your parents, legal guardians, grandparents, siblings, aunts, or uncles.
If you are under 16 years, you must hold the instruction permit for 12 months or until you are 16 years, whichever comes first. A minimum holding period of six months always applies.
If you are 16 or 17 years, you must hold the instruction permit for six months or until you turn 18, whichever comes first.
Applicants who are under 16 years must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving during the permit phase. Your parent/legal guardian must accompany you to the road skills test and sign
that you have completed this requirement.
