ND Permit Practice Test

How to use this ND practice test

1. Take the full practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. When you pass three sets in a row at the score your state requires, book the real test.

ND practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10

Printable ND practice test with answer key

40 sample questions from the ND bank

Every question below comes from the North Dakota question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. When a green arrow appears while the light is red, what movement may you make?

   1. Turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection
   2. Make any turn without checking the intersection
   3. Proceed straight regardless of the arrow direction
   4. Remain stopped until the circular signal turns green
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   Turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. A green arrow authorizes the movement shown by that arrow, even when the circular signal is red. Full explanation in Test 1

2. 2. Which movement is forbidden by the red circle and slash over the U-shaped arrow?

   
   1. Yielding to a pedestrian
   2. Turning into a legal driveway
   3. Following the lane straight ahead
   4. Making a U-turn at that location
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   Making a U-turn at that location. The pictured U-shaped movement is the action being prohibited, so a driver must not make a U-turn at that location. Full explanation in Test 2

3. 3. How many hours of supervised practice driving must an applicant under 16 complete?

   1. A minimum of 20 hours on city streets only
   2. A minimum of 50 hours in variable conditions
   3. A minimum of 30 hours in daylight only
   4. A minimum of 75 hours on an Interstate
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   A minimum of 50 hours in variable conditions. Applicants under 16 must complete at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving in variable conditions. Full explanation in Test 3

4. 4. What do North Dakota speed limit signs show when driving conditions are ideal?

   1. The maximum permitted speed
   2. The minimum speed required
   3. A recommended speed that has no legal effect
   4. The speed reserved for emergency vehicles
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   The maximum permitted speed. A posted speed limit is a ceiling for travel when conditions are ideal. Full explanation in Test 4

5. 5. At what point total does North Dakota move to suspend a driver's license?

   1. 12 or more points
   2. 6 points
   3. 20 points
   4. Any points at all
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   12 or more points. Points are added to the driver's record normally within 10 days of a conviction, and when the record reveals a total of 12 or more points th Full explanation in Test 5

6. 6. What service fee does North Dakota charge each time a temporary registration permit is bought or renewed?

   1. No fee
   2. $50
   3. $100
   4. A $10 service fee in addition to the registration fee
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   A $10 service fee in addition to the registration fee. A temporary registration permit is an option when the vehicle license from another state is still current and you plan to be in North Dakota Full explanation in Test 6

7. 7. What is the North Dakota penalty for distracted driving, such as texting or losing control due to an unnecessary activity?

   1. $25 and one point
   2. $500 fine
   3. $250 fine
   4. $100 fine
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   $100 fine. North Dakota's distracted driving rule covers texting and failing to maintain control because of an activity not necessary to operate the ve Full explanation in Test 7

8. 8. What is the maximum speed when approaching a railway crossing where the view of the track is obstructed?

   1. 45 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   2. 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   3. 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   4. 55 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
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   20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. When the driver's view of a railway crossing is obstructed, the maximum approach speed is 20 miles per hour unless another speed is posted. Full explanation in Test 8

9. 9. A 17-year-old visitor with a valid license from another state wants to drive in North Dakota. What minimum age applies to non-residents?

   1. 14
   2. 15
   3. 18
   4. 16
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   16. North Dakota exempts non-residents who carry a valid license from their home state or country, including members of the Armed Forces station Full explanation in Test 9

10. 10. Who is prohibited from using an electronic communication device while driving in North Dakota?

    1. Only drivers who are under 16
    2. Instruction permit holders and licensed drivers under 18
    3. Only drivers carrying passengers
    4. Only commercial drivers on interstates
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    Instruction permit holders and licensed drivers under 18. The restriction covers anyone driving with an instruction permit, regardless of age, and licensed drivers younger than 18. Full explanation in Test 10

11. 11. What must drivers approaching a school bus do when its red lights are flashing?

    
    1. Continue if the driver can see an open lane
    2. Stop only if traveling behind the bus
    3. Pass slowly after checking for children
    4. Stop from both directions
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    Stop from both directions. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, drivers approaching from both directions must stop because children are being loaded Full explanation in Test 1

12. 12. What should you do as this railroad warning indicates that a crossing is near?

    
    1. Stop on the tracks to listen for a train
    2. Accelerate to clear the tracks before looking
    3. Slow down so you can safely stop if a train is coming
    4. Treat the crossing as an ordinary intersection
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    Slow down so you can safely stop if a train is coming. The railroad advance warning information directs drivers to slow down near a crossing so they can safely stop if a train is coming. Full explanation in Test 2

13. 13. What does a green traffic signal permit when the intersection is clear?

    1. Stop until a flashing signal appears
    2. Proceed through the intersection
    3. Yield to every vehicle behind you
    4. Use the signal only for a left turn
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    Proceed through the intersection. Green means go only when the intersection is clear. Full explanation in Test 3

14. 14. What does this NO TURN ON RED sign require at an intersection?

    
    1. A complete stop before the crosswalk
    2. Do not turn while the traffic signal is red
    3. A left turn after yielding
    4. A straight movement on a green light
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    Do not turn while the traffic signal is red. The NO TURN ON RED sign prohibits turning during the red signal. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. How should you position your vehicle before making a right turn at an intersection?

    1. Stay as far right as possible and turn close to the right curb
    2. Approach beside the centerline and turn wide
    3. Enter the left lane before turning right
    4. Use the shoulder as the normal turning path
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    Stay as far right as possible and turn close to the right curb. For a right turn, approach as far to the right as possible and complete the turn close to the right curb. Full explanation in Test 5

16. 16. What does the round yellow railroad advance warning sign tell you about the road ahead?

    
    1. You are nearing a railroad crossing
    2. A roundabout entrance is mandatory
    3. A bicycle lane is ending
    4. A hospital entrance is nearby
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    You are nearing a railroad crossing. The round railroad advance warning sign indicates that a railroad crossing is near. Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. What license does a restricted Class D operator's license become when the holder reaches age 16?

    1. A temporary instruction permit
    2. A motorcycle permit
    3. An unrestricted operator's license
    4. A commercial driver license
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    An unrestricted operator's license. North Dakota removes the restricted Class D stage at age 16 by transitioning that license to an unrestricted operator's license. Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a paved and divided multi-lane highway in North Dakota?

    1. 55 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
    2. 70 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
    3. 65 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
    4. 80 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
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    70 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway. The listed maximum for a paved and divided multi-lane highway is 70 miles per hour unless a different limit is posted. Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. What shape do most signs in North Dakota work areas have?

    1. Diamond shaped
    2. Round
    3. Octagonal
    4. Pennant shaped
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    Diamond shaped. Most signs in North Dakota work areas are diamond shaped. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. What should a driver do when conditions require traveling below the posted speed limit?

    1. Stop on the roadway whenever visibility changes
    2. Maintain the posted number in every condition
    3. Add five miles per hour to preserve traffic flow
    4. Drive slower than the posted limit when conditions require it
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    Drive slower than the posted limit when conditions require it. A posted speed limit assumes ideal driving conditions, but weather, traffic, visibility, or the road surface may require a lower speed. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. When visibility is less than 1,000 feet because of fog, what lighting action does the manual require?

    1. Use only the parking lights and leave headlights off
    2. Use the vehicle's headlights
    3. Turn on hazard lights while keeping all other lights off
    4. Use high beams continuously so the fog reflects more light
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    Use the vehicle's headlights. North Dakota calls for headlights during inclement weather when visibility falls below 1,000 feet because of rain, snow, sleet, hail, smoke, Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. How long must a 16 or 17 year old hold an instruction permit before completing the road test or waiving it?

    1. Twelve months in every case
    2. Three months regardless of age
    3. Six months or until age 18, whichever comes first
    4. Until age 21
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    Six months or until age 18, whichever comes first. An applicant who is 16 or 17 must hold the instruction permit for six months or until turning 18, whichever comes first, before completing o Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. When passing a bicyclist on a North Dakota roadway, what minimum space must the driver leave?

    
    1. At least two feet of space
    2. At least four feet of space
    3. At least three feet of space
    4. At least six feet of space
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    At least three feet of space. North Dakota requires the motor vehicle operator to leave a minimum of three feet of passing space between the vehicle and bicycle. Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. During which dates may studded snow tires be used legally in North Dakota?

    1. September 1 through May 1
    2. November 1 through March 31
    3. October 15 through April 15
    4. December 1 through February 28
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    October 15 through April 15. North Dakota permits studded snow tires from October 15 through April 15. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. Why does a roundabout have an apron around its center island?

    1. To provide a place for vehicles to stop before entering
    2. To mark the edge of the center island for passenger vehicles
    3. To provide a separate lane for entering traffic
    4. To provide extra room for the rear wheels of large trucks
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    To provide extra room for the rear wheels of large trucks. Roundabouts are designed to accommodate all vehicle types, including truck and trailer combinations. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. In what direction may traffic travel on the road shown by this ONE WAY sign?

    
    1. Only toward the nearest shoulder
    2. In either direction when the center is clear
    3. In the direction shown by the arrow only
    4. Only during daylight hours
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    In the direction shown by the arrow only. A One Way sign means traffic on that particular road flows only in the arrow's direction. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. After a North Dakota DUI conviction, what insurance proof does the law require?

    1. Proof of financial responsibility through SR 22 insurance coverage
    2. A new vehicle title from the county auditor
    3. A commercial vehicle permit
    4. A medical examination certificate
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    Proof of financial responsibility through SR 22 insurance coverage. A person who refuses an alcohol concentration test or is convicted of a DUI must show proof of financial responsibility through SR 22 insura Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. What does a warning sign for a turn or sharp turn tell you to do?

    
    1. Pass any vehicle traveling more slowly
    2. Maintain speed until the turn is over
    3. Use the shoulder to straighten the path
    4. Reduce speed before entering the turn
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    Reduce speed before entering the turn. A turn warning identifies a change in roadway direction that deserves extra preparation. Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. After a minor's permit or license is cancelled for the specified alcohol or drug related offense, how is the minor treated for licensing?

    1. As a driver who needs only a replacement card
    2. As a driver eligible only for a commercial license
    3. As a driver whose license automatically returns after 30 days
    4. As someone who never held a permit or license
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    As someone who never held a permit or license. A cancellation under this minor driver provision resets the licensing history for practical purposes. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. A North Dakota driver's first offense in seven years involves an alcohol concentration of 0.10%. How long is the license suspended?

    1. 30 days
    2. 180 days
    3. 91 days
    4. One year
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    91 days. North Dakota suspends the license for 91 days for a first offense in seven years. If the alcohol concentration is . Full explanation in Test 10

31. 31. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, who must stop?

    
    1. Only drivers traveling toward the bus
    2. Only drivers traveling behind the bus
    3. Drivers approaching from both directions
    4. No one if the bus is on a straight road
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    Drivers approaching from both directions. A stopped school bus with flashing red lights requires drivers approaching from both directions to stop because children may be loading or u Full explanation in Test 1

32. 32. A North Dakota parent cannot appear to sign a teen's permit sponsorship and designates another adult by notarized document. Who keeps financial liability?

    1. The designated adult
    2. The state
    3. The teen alone
    4. The father, mother, or legal guardian
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    The father, mother, or legal guardian. If the father, mother, or legal guardian cannot appear, they may designate an individual through a notarized document to sign temporarily, b Full explanation in Test 2

33. 33. How should drivers pass a parked emergency or NDDOT maintenance vehicle with emergency or work lights flashing on an Interstate or multilane highway?

    1. Move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution
    2. Stop and wait until an officer waves traffic through
    3. Honk and maintain normal speed in the same lane
    4. Turn around before reaching the parked vehicle
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    Move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution. When the specified emergency or NDDOT maintenance vehicle is parked with lights flashing, drivers should move to the opposite lane and proce Full explanation in Test 3

34. 34. What does North Dakota require on a trailer towed faster than 25 mph?

    1. Safety chains or brakes capable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks
    2. A red flag on the hitch
    3. Nothing beyond a hitch
    4. A second driver
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    Safety chains or brakes capable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks. When traveling faster than 25 miles per hour, you need safety chains or brakes capable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks. Full explanation in Test 4

35. 35. What does one solid yellow line beside one broken yellow line mean for the lane with the solid line?

    
    1. Traffic must turn right immediately
    2. Passing is required before the next intersection
    3. The lane is reserved for parking
    4. Passing is not allowed from that lane
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    Passing is not allowed from that lane. The paired yellow marking assigns different passing permissions by lane. Full explanation in Test 5

36. 36. Under current North Dakota law, what minimum fee applies to speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit in a highway construction zone while construction workers are present?

    1. $80
    2. $40
    3. $150
    4. $250
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    $150. Under North Dakota Century Code section 39-06. Full explanation in Test 6

37. 37. Before entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?

    1. Only vehicles approaching from behind
    2. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already circulating
    3. No one, because entering traffic has priority
    4. Only trucks using the center island apron
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    Pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already circulating. The manual's roundabout steps tell you to reduce your speed, yield to pedestrians and bicyclists, and yield to circulating traffic when ente Full explanation in Test 7

38. 38. At this stop sign, where must you bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

    
    1. Only after the front wheels pass the crosswalk
    2. After entering the intersection so cross traffic can see you
    3. At the far side of the intersection
    4. Before the stop line or crosswalk area
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    Before the stop line or crosswalk area. The Stop sign tells you that you must come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk area. Full explanation in Test 8

39. 39. What colors may be used for North Dakota school warning signs?

    1. Orange or white only
    2. Fluorescent yellow green or standard yellow
    3. Blue or brown depending on the school district
    4. Red and black only
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    Fluorescent yellow green or standard yellow. School warning signs may use either fluorescent yellow green or standard yellow. Full explanation in Test 9

40. 40. When does a North Dakota crash trigger the crash reporting duties?

    1. Any crash, however minor
    2. Only if a vehicle is towed
    3. Combined damage of $4,000 or more, or any personal injury or death
    4. Damage of $500 or more
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    Combined damage of $4,000 or more, or any personal injury or death. The crash reporting rules apply when a crash results in combined damage of $4,000 or more, or in personal injury or death. Full explanation in Test 10