North Dakota Practice Permit Test – Free Rules of the Road Prep

Practice for your North Dakota learner's permit with free ND permit practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. North Dakota driver licensing is handled by NDDOT, so the "North Dakota DMV test" is the knowledge test these practice tests prepare you for.

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Your North Dakota Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions ND Residential/Business Speed Limit · ND Gravel/Dirt Road Speed Limit · Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblem Practice Test 2 50 questions Move Over Parked Emergency Vehicle · Advisory Speed Curve · Flashing Yellow Beacon Practice Test 3 50 questions Deer Crossing Warning Sign · School Crossing Sign · Yield at Railroad Crossing Practice Test 4 50 questions ND School Zone Speed During Opening/Closing Hours · Solid White Line Between Lanes · Move Over Parked Emergency Multi-Lane Practice Test 5 50 questions Uncontrolled Intersection Approach · Flashing Yellow Beacon Near Curve · Yield Sign Approach

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Flashing Red Signal · ND Residential/Business Default Speed

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Uncontrolled Intersection · Flashing Red Signal · ND Residential/Business Default Speed Mini Test 2 12 questions Steady Red Signal · Flashing Yellow Signal · Solid White Stop Line Mini Test 3 12 questions Steady Red Signal · Flashing Yellow Signal · Uncontrolled Intersection Mini Test 4 12 questions Steady Green Signal · Flashing Red Signal · Uncontrolled Intersection

  4. Read the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License ManualOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

    NDDOT learner's permit pageOfficial state website

North Dakota Permit Test Facts

To get a North Dakota learner's permit, you pass the Rules of the Road knowledge test. It costs $5 per attempt, you can take it once a day, and you can take it online through KnowToDrive or in person. If you're 14 or 15, you must also take driver education. Study the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual.

Number of questions
25
Passing score
20 correct (80%)
Time limit
60 minutes
Minimum age
14 (with driver education if you're 14 or 15)
Knowledge test fee
$5 per attempt
Learner's permit fee
$15
If you fail
You can take it once a day
Where
Online through KnowToDrive, or in person
Online testing
Yes, through KnowToDrive
Test languages
English and about 10 other languages
Hold your permit
1 year if you're 14 or 15; 6 months if you're 16 or 17
Supervised driving
50 hours if you're 14 or 15

North Dakota Permit Test FAQ

Can you take the North Dakota permit test online?

Yes. You can take the Rules of the Road knowledge test online through KnowToDrive, or in person (see NDDOT's learner's permit page).

How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?

The North Dakota Rules of the Road knowledge test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. It costs $5 per attempt, and you can take it once a day.

How much does the North Dakota permit test cost?

$5 per attempt, and you can take it once a day.

Do you need driver education for a North Dakota permit?

Yes, if you're 14 or 15.

How long do you have to hold a North Dakota learner's permit?

One year if you're 14 or 15, or six months if you're 16 or 17.

How many practice hours do you need in North Dakota?

50 hours of practice driving if you're 14 or 15.

How much is a North Dakota learner's permit?

$15.

Is this the same as the North Dakota DMV test?

Yes. In North Dakota, driver licensing is handled by the Department of Transportation (NDDOT), and these tests prepare you for its knowledge test.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual, NDDOT learner's permit page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.