North Dakota DOT Practice Test
Practice North Dakota road signs, traffic laws and safe-driving rules with questions based on the official North Dakota Driver License Manual
Choose your test and click to begin:
Start with the free 10-question North Dakota practice test. Then move on to the full 25-question mock test when you’re ready.
Choose from a set of practice quizzes tailored to different topics, difficulty levels, and test formats. All tests are completely free and can be taken as many times as you need.
Quick Test
10 North Dakota knowledge-test practice questions for a quick review.
Full Mock Test
25-question North Dakota practice test. Aim for at least 20 correct to pass.
Study Mode
Work through North Dakota permit test questions with explanations as you go.
Road Signs Drill
Practice North Dakota road signs, signals, traffic controls, and pavement markings.
North Dakota permit test quick facts
Number of questions
25
Passing score:
20/25 (80%)
Time limit:
Not stated
Fees:
$5 knowledge test + $15 permit
Minimum age:
14
GDL minimum requirement:
Ages 14–15: hold permit 1 year, complete driver education and 50 supervised hours. Ages 16–17: hold permit at least 6 months.
North Dakota Permit Test FAQs
How many questions are on the real North Dakota permit test?
The NDDOT Class D Rules of the Road knowledge test contains 25 questions plus a separate test on road signs.
What score do I need to pass?
You must answer at least 20 of the 25 questions correctly.
How much does the North Dakota knowledge test cost?
An in-person North Dakota knowledge-test attempt costs $5 and the learner's permit costs $15. If you take the official test online through KnowToDrive, each online attempt costs $10.
Can I take the North Dakota permit test online?
Yes. North Dakota offers its official Class D knowledge test online through KnowToDrive. North Dakota residents aged 14 or older may take it using a desktop or laptop with internet access, a keyboard, mouse and webcam. Applicants under 18 must register with a parent or guardian.
What should I bring to the North Dakota DOT office?
Bring proof of identity, date of birth and legal presence, proof of your North Dakota residential address and your Social Security number. Applicants under 18 also require approval and sponsorship from a parent, legal guardian or other authorized person.
What happens if I fail?
For an in-person knowledge test, only one attempt is allowed per day. If you fail the official online KnowToDrive test, you may try again after 24 hours. After five failed online attempts, you must wait one year before another online attempt, although you may still test at a Driver License office.
Are these practice tests based on the North Dakota State Driver Handbook?
Yes. These practice questions are designed to help you study topics covered by the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual including traffic laws, safe-driving practices, road signs and driver responsibilities.
What is in the practice permit test?
Our short tests consist of 10 questions and are perfect for quick refreshes when you only have a few minutes. Our full practice tests have 25 questions for which you'll need to correctly answer 20 to pass. All tests use the same question database, where the questions are selected at random from these categories:
- Occupant Protection
- Traffic Controls
- Laws and Rules of the Road
- Visual Search
- Lane Control
- Turns
- Parking
- Safe Driving Practices
- Vehicle Positioning
- Sharing the Road
- Special Driving Situations
- Handling Emergencies
- Driver Readiness
- Alcohol and Drugs
- Additional Driving Laws/Rules
How to best use these practice tests
Follow these steps for the most effective study experience:
Read the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual
This is the primary official study source for traffic laws, highway signs, vehicle handling and safe-driving information.
Begin with shorter quizzes
Start with road signs, lane rules, and right-of-way. These build strong foundational knowledge.
Move to full-length 25-question tests
These help you practice maintaining concentration throughout a full-length test.
After tests are scored, review the correct answers carefully
Understanding why an answer is correct improves retention.
Retake tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold
Retake the practice tests until you consistently score comfortably above the North Dakota 80% passing threshold.
Additional Recommended Resources
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Useful resources
Always refer to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for the latest knowledge-test requirements, permit fees, required documents, online testing and licensing rules.
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