North Dakota DMV Practice Test 2026

Practice Questions

12 free North Dakota DMV practice questions

Real North Dakota-specific questions sourced from the official North Dakota Driver Handbook. Read each one, pick your answer, then check the explanation.

1. Question 1 · Driver Readiness

   North Dakota's seat belt law requires which occupants to wear seat belts?

   • AOnly front-seat occupants
   • BAll occupants in all seating positions✓ Correct
   • COnly the driver and front-seat passenger

   Why: North Dakota's seat belt law requires all occupants to wear seat belts in all seating positions, not just the front seat.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Seat Belts

2. Question 2 · Traffic Signs & Signals

   A round yellow warning sign with a black X and two R's indicates:

   • AA railroad crossing is ahead✓ Correct
   • BA road construction area is ahead
   • CA roundabout intersection is ahead

   Why: The Railroad Advance Warning sign is round with black lettering on a yellow background. It tells you a railroad crossing is ahead and you should slow down.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

3. Question 3 · Turns & Intersections

   When entering a roundabout, you must first:

   • ASpeed up to match the flow of traffic
   • BYield to circulating traffic already in the roundabout✓ Correct
   • CStop completely and wait for an opening

   Why: When entering a roundabout, reduce your speed and yield to traffic already circulating. You must also yield to pedestrians and bicyclists.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

4. Question 4 · Right of Way

   At an uncontrolled intersection, which vehicle has the right of way?

   • AThe vehicle on the left
   • BThe vehicle traveling faster
   • CThe vehicle on the right✓ Correct

   Why: When two vehicles reach an unsigned intersection at about the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

5. Question 5 · Pedestrian Laws

   Pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks:

   • AMust always yield to vehicles
   • BHave the right of way✓ Correct
   • CHave the right of way only at signalized intersections

   Why: Pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks have the right of way. Drivers must yield when a pedestrian is in the driver's lane of travel.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

6. Question 6 · Lane Changes & Passing

   When changing lanes on a multilane road, you should change:

   • AOnly one lane at a time✓ Correct
   • BTwo lanes at a time if traffic is light
   • CAs many lanes as needed to reach your lane quickly

   Why: Change only one lane at a time, and be sure to cancel your signal once you complete the lane change.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

7. Question 7 · Speed Limits

   What is the maximum speed limit in a school zone in North Dakota?

   • A15 mph
   • B25 mph
   • C20 mph✓ Correct

   Why: The speed limit is 20 mph when passing a school during recess or while children are going to or leaving school, unless otherwise posted.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

8. Question 8 · Sharing the Road

   School buses must stop at all railroad crossings within how many feet of the tracks?

   • AWithin 50 feet but not less than 15 feet✓ Correct
   • BWithin 25 feet but not less than 10 feet
   • CWithin 100 feet but not less than 25 feet

   Why: School buses, vehicles carrying explosives, and buses carrying passengers must stop within 50 feet and not less than 15 feet from railroad tracks.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

9. Question 9 · Parking Rules

   You may NOT park within how many feet of a fire hydrant in North Dakota?

   • A5 feet
   • B10 feet✓ Correct
   • C15 feet

   Why: You may not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. This keeps the hydrant accessible to emergency vehicles.

   Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Parking

10. Question 10 · Accidents & Emergencies

    If you are involved in a crash causing $4,000 or more in damage, you must:

    • AWait for the other driver to file a report
    • BImmediately report it to law enforcement✓ Correct
    • CReport it within 30 days to the DMV

    Why: If a crash results in combined damage of $4,000 or more, or any injury or death, you must immediately report it to local police inside city limits or the Highway Patrol outside city limits.

    Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Rules of the Road

11. Question 11 · Highway Driving

    If you miss your exit on a freeway, what should you do?

    • ABack up on the shoulder to the exit ramp
    • BGo to the next exit and return to your route✓ Correct
    • CMake a U-turn at the median crossover

    Why: If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one. Never back up on the Interstate or use median crossovers, which are for authorized vehicles only.

    Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Interstate Driving

12. Question 12 · DUI Laws

    What is the ONLY way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

    • ADrinking black coffee
    • BTaking a cold shower
    • CAllowing time to pass✓ Correct

    Why: Time is the only way to eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream. The process is slow and is not sped up by coffee, a cold shower, or exercise.

    Source: North Dakota Driver Handbook, page 1 · Drinking, Drugs, and Driving

How to get your North Dakota driver's license

The knowledge test is one step in North Dakota's licensing process. Here's how the path typically works for a new driver.

1. 1

   Check the age and eligibility requirements

   Eligibility in North Dakota: 14 for an instruction permit (held 12 months); 16 for an unrestricted driver license. Have your proof of identity, residency, and any required parental consent ready.

2. 2

   Study the official handbook

   Read the Official North Dakota Driver License Manual (dot.nd.gov) and practice with DMV Ace until you're consistently scoring above 80%.

3. 3

   Pass the knowledge test

   The North Dakota written test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. You have 60 minutes. Permit/licensing fee: $5 per knowledge-test attempt in person ($10 per attempt online via KnowTo Drive); $15 for the license.

4. 4

   Build supervised driving experience

   Hold your permit for the period North Dakota requires and log supervised driving hours with a licensed adult before you schedule the road test.

5. 5

   Pass the road test and get licensed

   After you pass the behind-the-wheel road test, North Dakota issues your driver's license — often an intermediate/provisional license first for younger drivers.

Steps are a general guide — always confirm the current process with your local North Dakota DMV office.

How DMV Ace prepares you for the North Dakota test

• 1,000+ North Dakota-specific questions

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  Right or wrong, you see exactly why — with a handbook page citation so you can dig deeper.

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