North Dakota DMV written test
North Dakota DMV Cheat Sheet
The North Dakota knowledge test facts in one place, checked against North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) sources and last verified November 2026.
The numbers
North Dakota DMV test numbers to memorize
The North Dakota knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct, which is 80 percent. You can miss 5. The test is given by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
25
Questions on the test
20
80% to pass
Correct answers needed
5
Questions you can miss
14
Minimum age
- Time limit
- The agency states a time limit of 60 minutes (online test).
- Test fee on record
- $15. The agency's fee page decides exactly what this covers, so confirm it before you go.
- Format
- Computer-based at DOT driver license office or online via KnowToDrive
- Online test
- Available. North Dakota offers online testing through KnowToDrive (knowtodrive.com) - the only official online knowledge testing platform, available 24/7 from any computer with a front-facing camera. $10 per online attempt.
- Appointment
- Not required. Walk-ins accepted at DOT offices. Online testing available 24/7 through KnowToDrive.
Before you go
Documents to bring in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) asks for these documents for the permit test. Check the agency's current list before you go, because requirements change.
0 of 5 done
- Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
- Social Security number
- Proof of North Dakota residency
- Parental consent (if under 18)
- Parent or guardian must register with applicant if under 18
If you fail
If you fail: North Dakota retake rules
You cannot retake a failed exam the same day, so the earliest retake is the next day, with 1 attempt per day. Each knowledge-test attempt costs $5, and the road test is a separate $5. NDDOT does not publish a limit on the total number of attempts.
- knowledge test and skills/road test (CDL) after failure number 1: wait 1 day.
- Attempt limit: 1.
- Retest fee: $5 per attempt.
Who can test
Age and permit rules in North Dakota
- Under 18
- Must be at least 14. Must have parental consent. Parent or guardian must register with the applicant for online testing. Must complete driver education. Restricted license until age 16.
- Permit versus license
- An instruction permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 18+ in the front seat. Must hold for at least 6 months (if under 16) before taking the road test.
- Where the test is given
- In-person at any North Dakota DOT driver license office, or remotely via KnowToDrive online testing.
- How you get results
- Immediate. Results shown on screen after completing the test (both in-person and online).
Study material
Languages and handbook
Our record of exam languages for North Dakota: English, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Swahili, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian, French, Pashto, Dari, and Chinese.
The study source is the North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027 edition).
From learner data
Most missed North Dakota practice questions
These free North Dakota questions have the lowest correct rates among learners on DMV IQ. Percentages are rounded to the nearest 5 and only questions with enough answers are listed. Each one shows the right answer, so read the reasoning in the handbook, not just the answer.
- 1
If you double your speed, your braking distance increases by about:
Four times
About 30% get it right
- 2
Before towing, the load in a trailer should be positioned so that:
Most weight sits ahead of the trailer axle
About 40% get it right
- 3
A hand signal with the left arm extended downward means:
Slowing down or stopping
About 50% get it right
- 4
If the road is wet, you should reduce your speed by:
5-10 mph or more
About 50% get it right
- 5
A center lane marked on both sides by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is used for:
Left turns from either direction
About 50% get it right
- 6
When you see a ball roll into the street, you should:
Expect a child to follow
About 60% get it right
Your plan
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