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North Dakota DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the North Dakota knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the North Dakota driver handbook, with every answer explained.

25questions on the real test
20correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the North Dakota driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your North Dakota licensing agency before your test.

Your study path

Five steps from first try to test day. Your progress is saved on this device.

  1. 1Readiness check10 questions, easy to hard. See your level.
  2. 2Practice test 120 questions. Pass with 16.
  3. 3Practice test 220 new questions. Pass with 16.
  4. 4Fix my mistakesGet each missed question right twice in a row.
  5. 5Full exam AppTimed, 25 questions, 80% to pass, like test day.

Free practice tests

Each test has 20 questions. Get 16 or more right to match the 80% passing score.

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  • Every answer explained
Free · 20 questions Practice test 1 Safe Driving Practices, Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road, Road Rules & Regulations Start test → Free · 20 questions Practice test 2 Parking & Emergencies, Vehicle & License Requirements, Alcohol & Drugs Start test →
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The app has the rest of the North Dakota question bank, more tests and a timed exam simulator.

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Sample questions

A few North Dakota questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In North Dakota, which drivers are prohibited from using an electronic communication device at all while driving (including talking on a phone), except in an emergency?

  1. APermit holders and licensed drivers under age 18
  2. BAll drivers under age 21, including permit holders
  3. COnly drivers under age 16 with a restricted license
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A. Permit holders and licensed drivers under age 18

North Dakota's manual prohibits anyone driving with an instruction permit and licensed drivers under 18 from using electronic communication devices while driving, except to obtain emergency assistance or prevent a crime or danger.

In North Dakota, when may you proceed after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?

  1. AAfter the children have boarded and the door closes
  2. BAs soon as the children reach the sidewalk
  3. CWhen the bus moves, the driver waves you on, or the red lights stop
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C. When the bus moves, the driver waves you on, or the red lights stop

The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says drivers cannot proceed until the bus begins moving, the bus driver signals vehicles to pass, or the red lights are no longer flashing.

In North Dakota, for how far before a turn must your turn signal be given continuously?

  1. AThe last 50 feet
  2. BThe last 300 feet
  3. CThe last 100 feet
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C. The last 100 feet

The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says all turn signals must be given continuously during the last 100 feet before the turn.

What’s covered

Topics on the North Dakota test

Counts are from the full North Dakota question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices141 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road103 questions
Road Rules & Regulations98 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals87 questions
Parking & Emergencies44 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements41 questions
Alcohol & Drugs32 questions
Speed Limits24 questions

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Questions

North Dakota test FAQ

How many questions are on the North Dakota knowledge test?

25 questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your North Dakota licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real North Dakota DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the North Dakota driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any North Dakota agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

Not a government website. USA DMV (usadmv.app) is an independent study resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any state DMV, the Texas Department of Public Safety or any other government agency. Practice questions are written to reflect official driver handbooks but are not the official test questions. Always confirm current requirements with your state’s licensing agency.

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