North Dakota Permit Practice Test 2026: rules of the road knowledge test
Free North Dakota permit practice test: official facts from the North Dakota Department of Transportation, questions written from the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D).
- 25 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $5 fee, Knowledge test per attempt
- 14 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
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Practice format (commonly reported): The North Dakota Department of Transportation does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from the North Dakota Department of Transportation
| Official exam name | Rules of the Road knowledge test(Class D noncommercial instruction permit) |
|---|---|
| Run by | North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by the North Dakota Department of Transportation |
| Breakdown | Signs, signals and road markings, rules of the road, driving skills and emergency situations, drinking, drugs and driving and pedestrian traffic and recreational vehiclesQuestion counts not published |
| Pass mark | Not published by the North Dakota Department of Transportation |
| Time limit | None published by the North Dakota Department of Transportation |
| Fee | $5 — Knowledge test per attemptKnowledge test $5 per attempt: learner's permit page 'Knowledge Test: $5 per attempt (one attempt allowed per day)'; 'Permit: $15'; 'Road Test: $5'. Online test (KnowTo Drive, NDDOT's online testing platform): 'Each test attempt costs $10.00.' After passing online the applicant still books an office visit to get the $15 permit. |
| Minimum age | 14 |
| Where to book | North Dakota Department of Transportation test booking and locations (official site) |
The North Dakota rules of the Road knowledge test (Class D noncommercial instruction permit) has a signs, signals and road markings section, a rules of the road section, a driving skills and emergency situations section, a drinking, drugs and driving section and a pedestrian traffic and recreational vehicles section, per the North Dakota Department of Transportation; questions come from the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) (revised 2025).
Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Learner's permit page: 'you must provide proof of identity and address' (ID Checklist); 'All applications for permits, licenses, or identification cards must contain a Social Security number'; 'Successfully complete a vision screening'; 'If you are under the age of 18, you will need a sponsor's signature for approval and financial liability before a learner's permit will be issued to you.' Manual: proof of current name, date of birth and legal presence (e.g. state-certified U.S. birth certificate, valid U.S. passport or passport card); proof of Social Security number (card, W-2, SSA-1099, non-SSA-1099 or pay stub); two proofs of North Dakota residence address; 'All applicants must be at least 14 years of age. Applicants under 18 years of age must have parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship' (guardianship papers required); 'You will not be allowed to test or obtain a North Dakota permit, license, or non- driver identification card without proper identification.' |
|---|---|
| Retake | Learner's permit page: 'one attempt allowed per day'. Manual: 'If you fail any of the tests, you will not be allowed to retake the examination the same day.' Online test (KnowTo Drive FAQ): 'If you fail, you can retake the test after 24 hours.' |
| Attempts | In-office: $5 per attempt, one attempt per day; no cap published. Online: 'If you fail five times, you can retake the test after a year'; 'If you were disqualified, you can retake the test after 7 days.' Manual: 'You will receive a failed test score if you bring any of these items into the testing area' (phones, bags, paper etc.) and 'if you leave the knowledge testing area before your test is completed.' Applicants must arrive at least one hour before closing (or before noon at offices that close for lunch). |
| Languages | Learner's permit page: 'The Non-Commercial Knowledge Test is offered in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, French, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Serb Croatian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, Vietnamese' (14 languages). 'Automated American Sign Language and Audio Testing is available at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks Driver License Offices.' The manual gives the same list. The online test (KnowTo Drive) is offered in the same 14 languages. 'Language interpretation for general business is provided for people with limited English proficiency (LEP).' |
| Road signs | US traffic signs, signals and road markings as shown in the 'Signs, Signals, and Road Markings' chapter of the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual. No separate sign test is described. |
| Handbook | North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) — Revised 2025 (cover '2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Class D'; page footers 'Revised 2025'; form code DL0126; PDF created 14 Jan 2026) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
North Dakota road signs test
US traffic signs, signals and road markings as shown in the 'Signs, Signals, and Road Markings' chapter of the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual. No separate sign test is described. Practice them in the free North Dakota road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
North Dakota rules of the road knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?
The North Dakota Department of Transportation does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the North Dakota permit test?
The North Dakota Department of Transportation does not publish a pass mark for the North Dakota rules of the road knowledge test. It is commonly reported as 20 of 25 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the North Dakota permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) (revised 2025) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the North Dakota permit test cost?
$5 — Knowledge test per attempt, per the North Dakota Department of Transportation.
Is there a free North Dakota permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free North Dakota rules of the road knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Rules of the road knowledge test questions come from the official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D). Read the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), Driver License Division official pages. This site is independent and is not run by the North Dakota Department of Transportation.