North Dakota permit test: alcohol, drugs and dui
Effects of alcohol, implied consent, DUI, open containers, minors and alcohol, and drugs. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key alcohol, drugs and dui rulesShow the rules
- Drinking even a little makes your chance of a crash seven times greater than if you were completely sober. (p. 39)
- Driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation carries a 4-day mandatory minimum jail sentence and a fine of up to $1,000. (p. 40)
- A first DUI conviction carries a $500 fine; the minimum rises to $750 plus jail if the alcohol concentration was 0.16% or more. (p. 40)
- By getting a license you have agreed to chemical testing, and refusing it leads to revocation for 180 days to three years. (p. 40)
- A driver 21 or older with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more is legally under the influence. (p. 40)
- A temporary restricted license can be issued after at least 30 days of suspension, or after 14 days for someone in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. (p. 40)
- People under 21 may not purchase, consume or possess alcoholic beverages, whether or not they are driving. (p. 41)
- Causing a serious injury while under the influence adds 90 days in jail to the DUI penalties; causing a death adds one year. (p. 41)
- If you refuse a test or are convicted of DUI, the law requires proof of financial responsibility, known as SR 22 insurance coverage. (p. 41)
- You may not have an open container in the passenger area; any open container must go in the trunk. (p. 41)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample alcohol, drugs and dui questions
1.You are in the 24/7 Sobriety Program after a DUI suspension. When may a temporary restricted license be issued?
- AOnly after 91 days
- BAfter at least 7 days
- CAfter at least 14 days
- DAfter at least 30 days
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✓ C. After at least 14 days
A temporary restricted license can come after 30 days of suspension, or after just 14 days for someone taking part in the 24/7 Sobriety Program.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40
2.Your second DUI offense in seven years had an alcohol concentration under .18%. How long is your license suspended?
- A180 days
- B3 years
- C365 days
- D91 days
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✓ C. 365 days
A second offense in seven years means a 365-day suspension; it rises to two years only when the alcohol concentration was .18% or more.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40
3.What happens if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol?
- AYour license is suspended for 30 days
- BYou pay a $150 fine and keep your license
- CNothing, as long as you pass a road sobriety test
- DYour license is revoked for 180 days to 3 years
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✓ D. Your license is revoked for 180 days to 3 years
By getting a license you have agreed to chemical testing, and refusing it leads to revocation for 180 days to three years.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40
4.What is the minimum fine for a first DUI conviction in court?
- A$500
- B$150
- C$750
- D$1,000
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✓ A. $500
A first DUI conviction carries a $500 fine; the minimum rises to $750 plus jail if the alcohol concentration was 0.16% or more.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 40