North Dakota Permit Practice Test 1

26 questions written from the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 26
Permits & licensingNorth Dakota rule

What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a North Dakota instruction permit?

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About this test

These questions were written from the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027 (2025-2027 edition; pages marked 'Revised 2025'). 15 of the 21 North Dakota questions in this test cover rules that are specific to North Dakota or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.

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  1. 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

  2. When you pass a bicyclist, how much space must you leave in North Dakota?

    • A At least 2 feet
    • B At least 10 feet
    • C At least 1 foot
    • D At least 3 feet
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    D. At least 3 feet

    North Dakota requires a minimum of three feet between your vehicle and a bicycle when passing. Pass only when it is safe, check over your shoulder before moving back, and give extra room in bad weather.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 37

  3. How far before a turn must you signal continuously in North Dakota?

    • A Only when other vehicles are nearby
    • B The last 200 feet
    • C The last 100 feet
    • D The last 50 feet
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    C. The last 100 feet

    North Dakota requires you to signal continuously during the last 100 feet before a turn. Signaling early gives other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians time to react.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 26

  4. Who must wear a seat belt under North Dakota's seat belt law?

    • A Only people under 18
    • B Only the driver and front-seat passenger
    • C Only on highways outside city limits
    • D All occupants in all seating positions
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    D. All occupants in all seating positions

    North Dakota's seat belt law requires all occupants to wear seat belts in all seating positions. Being thrown from a vehicle makes you four times more likely to be killed.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 38

  5. A driver's record reaches 15 points. How is the suspension period figured?

    • A 7 days for each point over 11
    • B 7 days for each point on the record
    • C A flat 30-day suspension
    • D One month for each point over 12
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    A. 7 days for each point over 11

    At 12 points the suspension is 7 days. At 13 points and above, it is 7 days for each point over 11, so 15 points means 4 x 7 = 28 days.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 44