North Dakota Driver's License
North Dakota Knowledge Test — 25 questions, 20 (80%) to pass
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📋 What to Bring
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Proof of identity, SSN & ND residency
Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving North Dakota residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents.
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Application & fee
Apply at a North Dakota Driver License office (NDDOT) and pay the applicable fee. An appointment is required — book at dot.nd.gov.
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Driver education & parent consent (if under 18)
Applicants under 18 go through North Dakota's graduated licensing: an instruction permit (available at 14), a parent/guardian's consent, an approved driver education course, and supervised driving hours are required.
📅 How to Schedule
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Study the manual and practice
Read the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual and take practice tests covering signs and signals, rules of the road, alcohol/drug rules, and safe driving.
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Make an appointment at an NDDOT office
North Dakota licensing is handled by the NDDOT. An appointment is required — book online at dot.nd.gov. You may also take the knowledge test online at nd.knowtodrive.com.
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Pass the vision and knowledge tests
Pass a vision screening and the 25-question knowledge test (20 correct, 80%). Then hold your instruction permit, complete the required supervised driving, and pass the road test to be licensed.
💡 Test Day Tips
- •The North Dakota knowledge test has 25 questions; you must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass.
- •The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08 for drivers 21 and over, with a lower limit for drivers under 21. North Dakota has an implied-consent law — refusing a chemical test results in license suspension, and an open container in the passenger area is illegal.
- •Winter driving is a fact of life in North Dakota: slow down on snow and ice, increase your following distance, and keep your vehicle clear of snow and ice before driving.
📚 Driver Handbook
All practice questions are based on the chapters below. Click any chapter to read it on the official DMV website.
🎯 Practice by Topic
Your Operator's License
Who needs a North Dakota license, license classes, the instruction permit and graduated licensing for minors, the knowledge/vision/road exams, required identification documents, fees, renewals, and restrictions.
Signs, Signals, and Road Markings
The shapes and colors of regulatory, warning, guide, and construction signs and what they mean; traffic signals and arrows, flashing signals and arrow panels; and pavement and road markings.
Rules of the Road
Right-of-way at intersections, stopping and yielding, turns, passing, speed limits and the basic speed law, following distance, lane use, interstate/freeway driving, parking, and towing.
Driving Skills and Emergency Situations
Safe driving practices, controlling and recovering from skids, vehicle emergencies, driving at night and in rain, snow, ice, fog, and wind, winter driving, stopping distance, and vehicle maintenance.
Drinking, Drugs, and Driving
How alcohol affects driving, the blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limits including for drivers under 21, the implied consent law and chemical-test refusal penalties, the open container law, drugs and medications, and the penalties for impaired driving.
Pedestrian Traffic and Recreational Vehicles
Sharing the road with pedestrians and yielding in crosswalks, bicyclists and motorcyclists, and recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, ATVs, and farm equipment.
🔗 Official Resources
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the North Dakota Driver's License test, and how many do I need to pass?
The North Dakota Driver's License knowledge test has 25 questions. You must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass.
How many questions can you miss on the North Dakota Driver's License test?
You can miss up to 5 of the 25 questions and still pass.
Can you take the North Dakota Driver's License test in your language?
The North Dakota Driver's License knowledge test is offered in: English · Español. See test languages by state →
What is the minimum age to take the North Dakota Driver's License test?
Minimum age: 14 (instruction permit) / 14（学习许可）/ 14 (permiso de instrucción).
What should I bring to the North Dakota Driver's License test?
Proof of identity, SSN & ND residency — Bring proof of your legal name and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and documents proving North Dakota residency. A federally compliant REAL ID requires these same documents. Application & fee — Apply at a North Dakota Driver License office (NDDOT) and pay the applicable fee. An appointment is required — book at dot.nd.gov. Driver education & parent consent (if under 18) — Applicants under 18 go through North Dakota's graduated licensing: an instruction permit (available at 14), a parent/guardian's consent, an approved driver education course, and supervised driving hours are required.
How do I schedule and take the North Dakota Driver's License test?
1. Study the manual and practice: Read the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual and take practice tests covering signs and signals, rules of the road, alcohol/drug rules, and safe driving. 2. Make an appointment at an NDDOT office: North Dakota licensing is handled by the NDDOT. An appointment is required — book online at dot.nd.gov. You may also take the knowledge test online at nd.knowtodrive.com. 3. Pass the vision and knowledge tests: Pass a vision screening and the 25-question knowledge test (20 correct, 80%). Then hold your instruction permit, complete the required supervised driving, and pass the road test to be licensed.