Test Format

25

Total questions

80%

Passing score

20/25

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	14
License age	15 (restricted) / 16 (full)
Permit fee	$5
License fee	$15 (4-year)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum (under 16)
Supervised hours	50 hours total (10 at night) — recommended

⚠ Memorize this — North Dakota-specific

Restricted permit available at age 14 — among the earliest in the US.

💡 Pro tip

Ground blizzards (blowing snow without active snowfall) are tested. Review winter driving carefully.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. What is the minimum age at which North Dakota issues a restricted driving permit?

   Answer: 14

   North Dakota issues a restricted driving permit at age 14 — among the earliest in the nation — reflecting the state's rural character where young drivers often need to help on family farms or commute ...

2. 2. A "ground blizzard" on North Dakota highways refers to:

   Answer: Blowing snow (without active snowfall) that reduces visibility to near-zero.

   A ground blizzard occurs when strong winds (typically 35+ mph) lift existing snow from fields and roadways into the air, reducing visibility to near-zero — even when the sky is otherwise clear. They'r...

3. 3. What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

   Answer: They show allowed movements from the lane

   Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

4. 4. What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

   Answer: The divided highway is ending

   A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes