North Dakota DOT Exam Simulator
A full-length mock exam: North Dakota does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%. New questions every attempt.
How this simulator works
- Knowledge test: 30 questions, 24 correct to pass.
- 60-minute time limit, like the real test.
- You won’t see whether you were right until the end, just like at the North Dakota test. Then you can review every answer with its explanation.
- Questions are drawn fresh from the full North Dakota bank each time.
North Dakota does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%.
How the real North Dakota knowledge test works
North Dakota does not publish the count or pass mark; we use 30 questions at 80%. This simulator follows the same structure, gives no feedback until you finish, and draws a new set of questions from the full North Dakota bank every time.
Aim to pass the simulator two or three times in a row, on different days, before you book your test.
Sample questions from this test
What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a North Dakota instruction permit?
- A 13
- B 14
- C 16
- D 15
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B. 14
North Dakota lets you apply for an instruction permit at 14, with a parent or guardian's sponsorship if you are under 18. You must first pass the knowledge test and the vision screening.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 7
At what alcohol concentration is a driver 21 or older considered legally under the influence in North Dakota?
- A 0.05% or more
- B 0.08% or more
- C 0.10% or more
- D 0.02% or more
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B. 0.08% or more
Drivers 21 and older are legally under the influence at 0.08% alcohol concentration or more. Impairment begins well below that, so the safest choice is not to drink before driving.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 40
Apart from the hours between sunset and sunrise, when must you use your headlights in North Dakota?
- A Only on Interstate highways
- B When rain, snow, smoke or fog cuts visibility to less than 1,000 feet
- C Only when it is fully dark
- D Whenever rain or fog reduces visibility to less than 500 feet ahead of you
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B. When rain, snow, smoke or fog cuts visibility to less than 1,000 feet
Use headlights from sunset to sunrise and whenever needed for safety, including in rain, snow, sleet, hail, smoke or fog when visibility is less than 1,000 feet. Headlights help others see you, not just help you see.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 28
At what point total will North Dakota move to suspend your license?
- A 8 or more points
- B 15 or more points
- C 20 or more points
- D 12 or more points
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D. 12 or more points
Each violation adds points to your record, with more serious offenses worth more. When your record reaches 12 or more points, you are told the state intends to suspend your license and you may request a hearing.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 44
You come to a stop sign with no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?
- A In the middle of the intersection so you can see better
- B As near the intersection as possible where you can see traffic from all directions
- C A full car length behind the sign, then roll slowly forward while you check for traffic
- D Just past the stop sign, beside the post
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B. As near the intersection as possible where you can see traffic from all directions
A stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk. With no markings, stop as near the intersection as possible at a point where you can safely see traffic coming from all directions.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 13