North Dakota Written Test for ND Driver’s License & Permit
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#1. When towing, the extra weight will
You should increase your following distance if you have a heavy load or are towing.
Remember, vehicle weight increases braking distance. If you are driving a large vehicle or towing a trailer it takes longer to stop.
#2. You approach this vehicle from behind. It is keeping an exceptionally low speed. What should you do?
A broken yellow line indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear. Overtaking and passing should be done with care because of oncoming traffic.
#3. If you are 21 years or older, you may carry a full, sealed, and unopened container of wine:
It is illegal for anyone, driver, or passenger, to drink alcoholic beverages in or on a motor vehicle. You cannot legally have an open container in your vehicle. The seal cannot be broken. Any open containers must be placed in the trunk of the vehicle. If the car is not equipped with a trunk, containers must be kept in a place where passengers do not normally sit.
Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from possessing alcoholic beverages.
#4. A violation of the Child Passenger Restraint Law carries:
A violation of the Child Passenger Restraint Law carries a $25 fine plus court costs and 1 point is assessed against the operator’s driving record.
#5. If you need to use arm signals, how would you signal a slowdown and stop?
Slowing or stop – left arm extended downward, with palm of hand to the rear.
Even though vehicles are equipped with electrical turn and brake lights, you must know the basic hand signals as well.
#6. Which of the following is the best method to improve safety when driving at night?
Always reduce your speed when it is difficult to see clearly down the road.
You can only see as far as your headlights when it is dark, and this cuts down on your time to react. Do not to overdrive your headlights. Make sure you are able to stop in the distance you can see ahead.
#7. An oncoming vehicle steers head-on in your lane and comes close enough to pose a hazard. What should you do?
Should an oncoming vehicle cross into your lane, slow down and try to warn the oncoming driver by flashing your headlights. If the vehicle keeps coming, pull as far to the right as possible. If there could be a collision, steer off the road to the right when conditions permit, or stop on the far-right shoulder of the road.
#8. What does this sign mean?
A roadway joins from the right. Be alert for vehicles entering the roadway.
#9. If you have a North Dakota driver's license and move, you must report your new address within:
If you change your name or address, you must notify the Driver’s License Division within 10 days of the change.
A duplicate permit or license must be obtained in the event of a name change.
#10. If you see this sign in front of you, it tells you that:
This sign prohibits the driver from entering a restricted road section.
You will see the sign at roadway openings that you should not enter such has exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and at numerous locations on one-way streets.
If you enter, you will be going against traffic and most likely see a wrong way sign farther from the crossroad.
The sign is square, not round.
#11. When entering a freeway, you should be driving:
Entrance ramps allow you to adjust your speed to merge safely with the flow of traffic on the highway. Do not exceed the speed limit.
Stopping on these ramps should be avoided. Only stop when there is no opening in the traffic flow.
#12. When must you stop at a railroad crossing?
Remember to obey traffic control devices, crossing gates or barriers or the directions of an enforcement official at the crossing. You must stop when:
- A signal indicates a train is coming.
- A crossing gate is lowered.
- A flagman signals a train is approaching.
- Train is clearly visible, or train whistle is heard, and it would be hazardous for you to cross.
#13. Road signs with a white background are usually:
Black and white signs are generally regulatory signs and must be obeyed. Other black and white signs are used as route markers.
#14. A right turn against a red arrow is:
North Dakota does not allow turning against a red arrow.
Come to a complete stop before reaching the intersection, stop line or crosswalk for the direction indicated by the arrow. Remain stopped as long as the arrow signal is red.
39-10-05 Vehicular traffic facing a steady red arrow indication may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow.
Note: This turn may be allowed in other states.
#15. Failure to comply with work zone speed limits may carry a fee of
Failure to comply with work zone speed limits carries an $80 minimum fee when work is in progress and workers are present.
#16. Drivers entering a roundabout:
The purpose of roundabouts is to slow vehicle speed, give drivers more time to judge and react to other vehicles or pedestrians. When approaching a roundabout, reduce your speed. Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. When entering the roundabout, yield to circulating traffic.
#17. This sign means:
A yield sign is a downward pointing triangle. It is red and white with red letters. You will see no other signs of this shape on the highway.
Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed where auxiliary roads lead into major roads.
#18. When making a right turn, you can cause an accident if you:
Avoid swinging wide to the left before turning to make the turn. A right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right side of the road or street. If there are double turning lanes, they are indicated by regulatory signs and lane markings.
#19. If you are in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:
When an emergency vehicle is flashing its red, white, or blue lights or using its siren, you must immediately come to a stop along the right-hand curb or edge of the road. You must remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed. Do not stop in the middle of the intersection or inside a roundabout. Drive through the intersection before you pull over.
#20. When must you use your headlights?
Turn on your headlights whenever you have trouble seeing others. If you have trouble seeing them, they may be having trouble seeing you.
#21. When a vehicle makes a turn, the front wheels take:
When any vehicle makes a turn, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle, the greater the difference.
#22. Whenever you drive, you should adjust your speed based on:
Speed limits are maximum limits to be traveled only when driving conditions are ideal. Sometimes conditions may require you to drive slower than the posted speed limit allows. Never drive faster than the posted speed limit or conditions allow.
#23. What does this sign mean?
This sign warns you of a crosswalk for school children. (School crosswalk.)
Signs may be fluorescent yellow-green or standard yellow in color. Signs may also have a separate downward-pointing arrow plaque, which indicates the actual location of the crosswalk.
#24. You should allow an extra cushion of space when following:
When following large trucks, your vision may be blocked. Your ability to see and to plan ahead will be improved if you fall back to increase your following distance.
If you are following too close, be aware that the truck driver may not be able to see you in the mirrors.
Falling back is a good idea to both see and be seen.
#25. You cannot park your car:
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a flashing beacon, a stop sign, or a traffic control signal placed on the side of the roadway.
North Dakota NDDOT Knowledge Test
Quick facts about your ND driver’s license and learner’s permit test:
| Number of Questions: | 25 |
| Correct answers needed: | 20 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Time limit: | – |
| Earliest retest upon failure: | Next day |
This North Dakota NDDOT Written Practice Test
This sample test is designed to help you study for the North Dakota NDDOT permit test with written test questions you can trust. The test covers all the essential items you must learn for your knowledge examination and will help you master the written test much more quickly.
The practice test has 25 random questions, just like the actual examination. With an enormous question bank, you will find new questions and variations every time you start over. It will help you cover all essential facts from the North Dakota Driver’s Manual.
Questions include instant feedback that tells you whether your answer is correct. There are also brief explanations to help you recognize the correct answers in case of a wrong answer.
The Real NDDOT Knowledge Examination
The official written examination consists of 25 knowledge questions, and they are drawn from all parts of the Driver’s License Manual.
The automated test picks 25 random questions from a pool of questions every time someone takes the exam. This means every student will get a different set of 25 questions when taking the same exam. This is why you should include many practice tests in your preparations. You never know which questions will show up on your test.
The passing score in North Dakota is 80%, which means you must have 20 correct answers to pass the exam.
There is no time limit, so you have plenty of time to read everything through. Most mistakes are made when test takers answer too quickly without giving questions and answers a second thought.
Should you fail the test, you must usually wait at least one day before you can retake the test.
You should also be aware that there is a new testing fee each time you take the exam.
The test is available in several languages, including:
| Arabic |
| Chinese |
| English |
| French |
| Nepali |
| Russian |
| Serbo-Croatian |
| Somali |
| Spanish |
| Swahili |
| Somali |
| Vietnamese |
The NDDOT test is a closed-book test. You cannot bring backpacks, purses, paper, pens, pencils, markers, cell phones, notebooks, or other electronic devices inside the testing area.
Is the North Dakota NDDOT Test Hard?
The difficulty level on the test is rated moderate. North Dakota doesn’t record failure rates, but it is estimated that one out of three first-time test takers fails the exam (a failure rate of around 30%).
What is on the North Dakota NDDOT Test?
The test will check your knowledge and understanding of safe driving techniques, common signs and signals, and North Dakota traffic laws.
There is a focus on the risks of impaired and distracted driving and how to safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, and commercial vehicles.
Best Study Strategy for the North Dakota Permit Test
Start by getting the manual.
You will not pass the written test unless you have a good understanding of the information in the ND Noncommercial Driver’s Manual. Get a copy from a Driver Licensing Office or download the PDF-version online
Make sure you read the manual several times over a few weeks.
Use practice tests as a supplement.
By taking a handful of practice tests and reading the manual, you will quickly discover your weaknesses and know what you must study. Always go back to the manual when you see questions or answers you don’t fully understand.
Research often shows that the “study-test-test-test” regime works best as a strategy before an important exam.
Find people that you can discuss driving rules with.
Putting driving rules in context and getting thoughts from experienced drivers will take you beyond the text in the Driver’s Manual and help new knowledge to stick better.
Self-quizzing or letting somebody else ask you questions is also a good strategy for learning faster.
Who Must Pass a Written Test?
The following must always pass the written knowledge test in North Dakota:
- First-time non-licensed applicants
- Drivers with a license expired more than one year
- Drivers with a canceled or revoked license
- Holders of a foreign driver’s license
What You Should Know about the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law
The North Dakota Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Law is a three-step program to grant young drivers full license privileges.
The three steps of the GDL program are:
Step 1: Permit phase.
During this phase, you must practice driving under the supervision of a licensed driver who is at least 18 years old and has at least three years of driving experience. The licensed driver must occupy a seat beside you.
You must always carry the permit while driving and cannot use electronic devices to talk, compose, read, or send an electronic message (unless there is an emergency or need to prevent a crime).
Step 2: Intermediate license.
You can drive without supervision with an intermediate license, but the license comes with short-term restrictions, such as night driving or number of passengers.
Step 3: Full license.
With the final, full driver’s license, all restrictions are lifted.
North Dakota Age Requirements
| Step | Holding period | Minimum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Learner’s Permit | 6-12 months | 14 years |
| Intermediate license | Up to 12 months | 15 years |
| Unrestricted license | – | 16 years |
