Class D knowledge test
North Dakota Permit Practice Test
238 free questions written from the official handbook, each with an explanation and the page it comes from.
- From the official North Dakota handbook
- Every answer cites its page
- Checked November 4, 2026
The real test at a glance
- Languages
- English, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Swahili, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian, French, Pashto, Dari, Chinese; ASL and audio at 8 officessource
- Where you take it
- both - in office or online at home via KnowToDrive (nd.knowtodrive.com)source
- Minimum permit age
- 14source
- Test fee
- 5 per attemptsource
- Permit fee
- 15source
Checked against official sources on November 4, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division before your test.
About the real test
What to expect on test day
North Dakota's Class D knowledge test can be taken at a Driver License office or online at home through KnowToDrive. It is offered in English and 13 other languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Somali, Russian and Vietnamese, with ASL and audio versions at 8 offices. You can get an instruction permit from age 14; each test attempt costs $5 and the permit costs $15. North Dakota does not publish the number of questions or the pass mark, so this site has no full mock exam for it.
Every question here is written from the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual and shows the page it comes from. Practice by topic, then review the questions you missed.
Practice by topic
Pick a topic to start
Start with a topic you're unsure of. Mixed sets work better once you've seen each topic.
- Permits, minors' licenses, points and insuranceOperator's permits, minors' license rules, restrictions, crash reports, liability insurance and the point system.21 questions
- Alcohol, drugs and DUIEffects of alcohol, implied consent, DUI, open containers, minors and alcohol, and drugs.19 questions
- Safe driver habitsDistracted driving, posture, fatigue, seat belts, air bags, child restraints, heatstroke and aggressive driving.17 questions
- Vehicle equipment and towingRequired equipment checked at the road test and towing rules.8 questions
- Pavement markingsLines on undivided and divided roads, two-way left turn lanes and crosswalk markings.11 questions
- Road signsRegulatory, warning, school, railroad advance, work zone, channelizing and guide signs.32 questions
- SignalsTraffic signal lights, flashing indications, turn arrows and hand signals.13 questions
- Speed limits and following distanceNorth Dakota speed limits and following and stopping distances.14 questions
- Right-of-way, intersections and turnsStop intersections, crosswalks, railroad crossings, right-of-way, turning and roundabouts.32 questions
- Passing, lanes and interstatesPassing, lane changes, interstate driving, interchanges and the Move Over law.15 questions
- Parking and backingParallel and hill parking, leaving a space, where not to park, and backing.11 questions
- Conditions and emergenciesNight driving, winter driving and snow equipment, skids, rain and flooding, blowouts, running off the road and equipment failure.25 questions
- Sharing the roadTrucks, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians and recreational vehicles.20 questions
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Sample North Dakota permit test questions
Open a question to see the answer, why, and the handbook page.
1.How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, even SUVs?
- A2 feet
- B4 feet
- C1 foot
- D6 inches
Show the answer
✓ A. 2 feet
Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 33
2.What does a steady yellow light mean?
- APedestrians must clear the road
- BYou may speed up to beat the red
- CStop and wait for a flashing light
- DThe light is changing from green to red
Show the answer
✓ D. The light is changing from green to red
A steady yellow means warning: the light is changing from green to red.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 19
3.When you tow a trailer, what happens to your stopping distance?
- AIt gets longer
- BIt gets shorter
- CIt stays the same
- DIt changes only on gravel
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✓ A. It gets longer
The added weight of a trailer lengthens the distance needed to stop your vehicle.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 30
4.Why do many car-truck crashes happen at intersections?
- ATruck lights are too bright
- BDrivers misjudge how close a truck is
- CTrucks drive too slowly
- DTrucks ignore traffic signals
Show the answer
✓ B. Drivers misjudge how close a truck is
A large truck often looks slower than it really is, so drivers misjudge how close or how fast it is.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 36
5.When should you drive at the posted maximum speed limit?
- AOnly on interstate highways
- BOnly when driving conditions are ideal
- CWhenever traffic is light
- DAny time the road is dry
Show the answer
✓ B. Only when driving conditions are ideal
Speed limits are maximums meant only for ideal conditions; never drive faster than the limit or conditions allow.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 24
6.If a parent who signed your permit sponsorship withdraws consent, what happens?
- AYour permit or license is cancelled
- BNothing changes until you turn 16
- CTwo points go on your driving record
- DYou must retake the knowledge test
Show the answer
✓ A. Your permit or license is cancelled
The parent or guardian who consented can withdraw consent at any time, and the minor's permit or license is then cancelled.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 44
FAQ
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?
The state doesn't publish the number of questions or the passing score on its official site, so check with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division before your test. Practice until you get at least 80% of new questions right.
What languages is the test offered in?
English, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Swahili, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian, French, Pashto, Dari, Chinese; ASL and audio at 8 offices. (Source: official North Dakota page, checked November 2, 2026.)
Can I take the test online?
both - in office or online at home via KnowToDrive (nd.knowtodrive.com). (Source: official North Dakota page, checked November 2, 2026.)
How old do I have to be to get a permit?
14. (Source: official North Dakota page, checked November 2, 2026.)
Are these the real test questions?
No. Nobody can legally offer the real questions. We write our own questions from the official 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D, and each one shows the handbook page it's based on, so you learn the rules the real test is built from.