Free North Dakota DMV permit practice tests
Free North Dakota permit and driver's license practice questions from the official driver handbook, with every answer explained.
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Permit and driver's license tests
6 tests, 150 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 1 25 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 2 25 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 3 25 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 4 25 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 5 25 questions
- North Dakota DMV permit practice test 6 25 questions
North Dakota written test facts
Facts checked against official sources.
North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division handles driver licensing in North Dakota. The minimum age for a permit is 14. Our practice questions come from the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual. We checked these facts against official sources on October 2, 2026.
| Minimum age for a permit | At least 14 years old |
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| Licensing agency | North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division |
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Quick North Dakota permit practice tests
4 short tests of 12 questions each, made from the questions in the full tests. Each one takes a few minutes.
How do you get a North Dakota driver's license?
This is how NDDOT describes a first license for teens, based on the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual and the Driver License Division's permit page. Check dot.nd.gov for current fees and appointments before you go.
Get your instruction permit at 14
Bring proof of identity, Social Security number and two proofs of North Dakota address. Pass the knowledge test at an office or online, plus the vision screening. A parent or guardian signs as sponsor if you're under 18.
Practice with a supervisor
Drive with a licensed adult who is at least 18 and has three years of experience, seated beside you. Under 16, complete driver education and 50 hours of practice. Hold the permit for the required time.
Take or waive the road test
Bring your permit, the vehicle's registration and insurance, and a parent or guardian if you're under 16. An approved driver education certificate can waive the road test.
Drive with a restricted license, then unrestricted
At 15 you drive family vehicles only, with a nighttime limit. The license becomes unrestricted at 16. Until 18, don't use a phone while driving.
Based on:North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (NDDOT, revised 2025, PDF of January 2026)How to Apply for a Learner's Permit (NDDOT)Driver License Requirements (NDDOT)
Checked on October 2, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be for a permit in North Dakota?
14. You pass the knowledge test and a vision screening, and a parent or legal guardian signs as sponsor if you're under 18. A 15-year-old can get a restricted license, and the minimum age for an unrestricted license is 16.
Can I take the permit test online?
Yes. NDDOT's official online knowledge test is at nd.knowtodrive.com. After you pass, you still make an appointment at a Driver License office to get the permit. The test is also given in person, in English and 13 other languages.
Who can supervise me with an instruction permit?
A driver who is at least 18, has at least three years of driving experience and holds a valid license for the vehicle. That person sits beside you, and no one else may ride in the front seat.
How long do I have to hold my permit?
If you're 14 or 15, for 12 months or until you turn 16, whichever comes first, but never less than six months. If you're 16 or 17, for six months or until 18. Drivers under 16 also need driver education and 50 hours of supervised practice.
What are the limits on a restricted license at 15?
You may drive only a vehicle owned by a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle. From the later of sunset or 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., an adult 18 or older must be with you, unless you're driving directly to or from work, a school activity or a religious activity. The license becomes unrestricted at 16.
Can I use my phone while driving on a permit?
No. Anyone driving on an instruction permit, and licensed drivers under 18, may not use an electronic communication device while driving, except to get emergency help.
Can driver education replace the road test?
Yes. A North Dakota certificate showing at least 30 hours of classroom training and six hours of behind-the-wheel training, approved for waiver purposes, can waive the Class D road test.
How much does a North Dakota learner's permit cost?
As of August 2026, the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) lists the learner's permit at $15. It also lists $5 per knowledge test attempt, with one attempt allowed per day, and $5 for the road test.
What do I need to bring to get a North Dakota learner's permit?
The NDDOT says you must provide proof of identity and address, and its ID Checklist lists the acceptable documents. You also complete an application with your physical North Dakota address, and every application must contain a Social Security number.
Permit practice tests for states near North Dakota
Each state sets its own written test. These states border North Dakota.