North Dakota permit test: permits, minors' licenses, points and insurance
Operator's permits, minors' license rules, restrictions, crash reports, liability insurance and the point system. 21 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key permits, minors' licenses, points and insurance rulesShow the rules
- All permit applicants must be at least 14 years old, and those under 18 need a parent or guardian to sponsor them. (p. 7)
- Drivers who are 16 or 17 must hold the permit for six months or until they turn 18, whichever happens first. (p. 7)
- Drivers under 16 need at least 50 hours of supervised practice in varied conditions, on top of driver education. (p. 7)
- A permit holder must have a licensed supervising driver beside them who is at least 18 and has at least three years of driving experience. (p. 7)
- Driving in violation of the conditions of an instruction permit is a two-point penalty on your record. (p. 8)
- An approved certificate showing at least 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel training can waive the road test. (p. 8)
- A restricted Class D license changes to an unrestricted license when the driver turns 16. (p. 10)
- Anyone driving on an instruction permit, at any age, and any licensed driver under 18 may not use an electronic communication device while driving. (p. 10)
- At 15 with a restricted license, you may not drive between the later of sunset or 9 p.m. (p. 10)
- When your record reaches 12 or more points, you are told the state intends to suspend your license and may ask for a hearing. (p. 44)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample permits, minors' licenses, points and insurance questions
1.What is the fine for a first offense of driving an uninsured vehicle in North Dakota?
- A$150
- B$50
- C$500
- D$300
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✓ A. $150
Driving without liability insurance costs $150 for a first violation and $300 for a repeat within three years, and may lead to suspension.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 31
2.At what age does a restricted Class D license become unrestricted?
- AAfter 1 year of holding it
- B17
- C16
- D18
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✓ C. 16
A restricted Class D license changes to an unrestricted license when the driver turns 16.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 10
3.At 15 with a restricted Class D license, which vehicle may you NOT drive?
- AYour older sibling's car
- BYour aunt's car
- CA friend's family car
- DYour grandparent's car
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✓ C. A friend's family car
A 15-year-old with a restricted license may only drive vehicles of a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 10
4.How many points on your record will lead to a notice that your license may be suspended?
- A8 points
- B15 points
- C10 points
- D12 points
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✓ D. 12 points
When your record reaches 12 or more points, you are told the state intends to suspend your license and may ask for a hearing.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 44