North Dakota motorcycle permit test numbers to know
Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 19 North Dakota numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.
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Alcohol & drugs
A 19-year-old rider in North Dakota is considered legally under the influence at what alcohol concentration?
.02% or more
North Dakota treats a rider as legally under the influence at .08% or more, or at .02% or more if the rider is under 21.
North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 40
Fines, points & penalties
What is the penalty in North Dakota for riding a motorcycle without a Class M permit or license?
A $20 fine and four points on your driving record
North Dakota requires you to carry a Class M permit or license whenever you ride a two- or three-wheeled motorcycle. Riding without one brings a $20 fine and a four-point assessment on your driving record, and points add up toward a suspension.
North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 7
Distances & following gaps
In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
Three seconds
Keep at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead: when its rear bumper passes a fixed marker, count 'one-thousand-one' up to three.
North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 20
Every North Dakota motorcycle number, by topic
Official North Dakota laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.
Alcohol & drugs
7 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Drunk driving (DUI)Fine of at least $500 and an addiction evaluation | ndlegis.govQuoteFor a first offense, the sentence must include both a fine of at least five hundred dollars and an order for addiction evaluation by an appropriate licensed addiction treatment program. |
| 180 days to 3 years | Drunk driving (DUI)Refusing a chemical test is itself an offense and brings a license revocation of 180 days to 3 years | ndlegis.govQuoterefusal of the individual to submit to a test directed by the law enforcement officer may result in a revocation of the individual's driving privileges for a minimum of one hundred eighty days and up to three years. |
| .02% | A 19-year-old rider in North Dakota is considered legally under the influence at what alcohol concentration?Answer: .02% or more | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 40Quoteor .02% if under the age of 21, you are considered legally to be under the influence of alcohol. |
| 180 days to three years | What happens in North Dakota if you refuse a chemical test for alcohol or drugs?Answer: Your license is revoked for 180 days to three years | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 40QuoteIf you refuse to take the test, your license will be revoked for 180 days to three years. |
| 91 days | Under North Dakota's administrative penalty, how long is your license suspended for a first offense in seven years with an alcohol concentration of .08% (below .18%)?Answer: 91 days | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 40Quoteyour license will be suspended for: > 91 days, first offense in seven years |
| $750, two days | In North Dakota, what is the minimum court penalty for a first DUI conviction when the alcohol concentration is .16% or greater?Answer: At least a $750 fine and two days in jail | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 40QuoteFirst conviction if the AC is .16% or greater — at least $750 fine and two days imprisonment. |
| two hours | On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle to fight fatigue?Answer: At least every two hours | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 42QuoteStop and get off the motorcycle at least every two hours. |
Fines, points & penalties
2 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $20, four points | What is the penalty in North Dakota for riding a motorcycle without a Class M permit or license?Answer: A $20 fine and four points on your driving record | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 7QuoteDriving without the Class M permit or license will result in a $20 fine and a four point assessment on your driving record. |
| $4,000 | In North Dakota, a crash must be reported immediately to police, the sheriff or the Highway Patrol when it causes injury, death, or combined damage of at least:Answer: $4,000 | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 8QuoteIf you are involved in a crash which results in the combined damage of $4,000 or more, or results in personal injury or death, you must immediately report it |
Distances & following gaps
4 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Three seconds | In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?Answer: Three seconds | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 20QuoteNormally, a minimum of three seconds distance should be maintained behind the vehicle ahead. |
| Four seconds | The pavement is slippery and you cannot see past the van ahead. What following distance should you use?Answer: Four seconds or more | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 21Quoteslippery, if you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, or if traffic is heavy and someone may squeeze in front of you, open up a four second or more following distance. |
| 12 seconds | Using the SEE strategy, how far ahead should you search for hazards so you have time to prepare?Answer: An area it would take about 12 seconds to reach | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 23Quotelooking ahead to an area it would take about 12 seconds to reach. |
| one second | In a staggered group formation, where does the second rider ride?Answer: In the right side of the lane, at least one second behind the leader | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 36Quotethe second rider stays at least one second back and rides in the right side of the lane. |
Ages, permits & the test
3 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Under 16 | Motorcycle permitUnder 16: engine of 510 cc or less on a permit or license | ndlegis.govQuoteAny person under sixteen years of age who holds a permit or license may not operate a motorcycle powered with an engine in excess of five hundred ten cubic centimeters displacement. |
| two months | How long must a 14- or 15-year-old ride on the initial learner's permit before taking the on-motorcycle skill test for a North Dakota Class M license?Answer: At least two months | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 9QuoteThese applicants must operate on the initial learner’s permit for at least two months prior to completing the on-motorcycle skill test |
| at least 45 | You need to cross a pavement seam that runs parallel to your path. How should you cross it?Answer: Move away from it, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 32Quotepavement seams to cross at an angle of at least 45˚. Then, make a deliberate turn. |
Seat belts, lights & equipment
2 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| under 18 | HelmetsOperators and riders under 18 must wear a helmet meeting U.S | ndlegis.govQuoteNo person under the age of eighteen years may operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless a safety helmet meeting United States department of transportation standards is being worn on the head of the operator and rider, except when participating in a lawful parade. |
| under age 18 | Under North Dakota law, who must wear a safety helmet that meets U.S. DOT standards?Answer: Operators and passengers under age 18 | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 7QuoteOperators and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a safety helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards. |
Other numbers
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 70% | About how much of your motorcycle's total stopping power can the front brake provide?Answer: At least 70% | North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, page 18QuoteThe front brake is more powerful and can provide at least 70% of your total stopping power. |
Memory tips
How to study them (our advice, not official rules):
- Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
- Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
- Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.
Questions about the numbers
What numbers do I need to know for the North Dakota motorcycle permit test?
Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 19 of them for North Dakota, each with its source.
Why focus on numbers?
A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each one is quoted from the North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual, Class M, 2025-2027, North Dakota statutes or DOT pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.
Is the numbers drill free?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.