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North Dakota DMV Practice Test 2026

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North Dakota DMV is administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), headquartered in Bismarck. The official North Dakota written knowledge exam has 25 questions, and drivers must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real North Dakota DMV test.

North Dakota Specialty

What makes the North Dakota DMV test unique?

State Specialty

North Dakota's exam emphasizes agricultural right-of-way, blowing-snow ground blizzards, and the state's early-age permit (14) restrictions.

North Dakota-Specific Law

North Dakota issues restricted permits at age 14 — one of the earliest driving ages in the US — with mandatory adult supervision until 16.

Study Tip

Ground blizzards (blowing snow obscuring roads) are tested — review low-visibility protocols.

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Sample North Dakota practice questions

Real-format questions with the reasoning behind every answer.

1. A driver age 21 or older is legally under the influence at an alcohol concentration of ____ or more.

  • 0.05%
  • 0.08%
  • 0.10%

Explanation: In North Dakota you are legally under the influence at .08% alcohol concentration (.02% if under 21).

2. A crash must be immediately reported to law enforcement if it results in combined property damage of ____ or more.

  • $1,000
  • $2,000
  • $4,000

Explanation: Law enforcement must be notified immediately of any crash resulting in injury, death, or combined property damage of $4,000 or more.

3. You are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on. What should you do?

  • Stop immediately where you are in the intersection
  • Continue through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop
  • Back up out of the intersection to clear a path

Explanation: Never stop in an intersection. If you are in one when an emergency vehicle approaches, drive through it first, then pull to the right edge of the road and stop.

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North Dakota DMV Test FAQ

Answers to the questions North Dakota test-takers ask most.

How many questions are on the North Dakota DMV written test?
The North Dakota DMV written (knowledge) exam contains 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass. The test is administered by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
What makes North Dakota's DMV test different?
North Dakota's exam emphasizes agricultural right-of-way, blowing-snow ground blizzards, and the state's early-age permit (14) restrictions.
What's a North Dakota-specific rule I should memorize?
North Dakota issues restricted permits at age 14 — one of the earliest driving ages in the US — with mandatory adult supervision until 16.
Is the North Dakota knowledge test available online?
Yes — North Dakota offers an at-home/online knowledge test for eligible applicants.
What is the legal BAC limit for drivers in North Dakota?
The knowledge test is untimed, costs $5 per attempt, and bringing prohibited items (cell phone, paper, pen, backpack, etc.) into the testing area or leaving before finishing results in an automatic failed score.
How far from a fire hydrant can you park in North Dakota?
Do not park on or within 10 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, or within 10 feet of a fire hydrant (ND uses 10 feet, not the 15 feet common in other states).

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