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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.

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  1. All permit applicants must be at least 14 years old, and those under 18 need a parent or guardian to sponsor them. (p. 7)
  2. Drivers who are 16 or 17 must hold the permit for six months or until they turn 18, whichever happens first. (p. 7)
  3. Drivers under 16 need at least 50 hours of supervised practice in varied conditions, on top of driver education. (p. 7)
  4. 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)
  5. Driving in violation of the conditions of an instruction permit is a two-point penalty on your record. (p. 8)
  6. 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)
  7. A restricted Class D license changes to an unrestricted license when the driver turns 16. (p. 10)
  8. 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)
  9. At 15 with a restricted license, you may not drive between the later of sunset or 9 p.m. (p. 10)
  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.

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Sample permits, minors' licenses, points and insurance questions

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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