ND DMV Permit Test
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Anyone operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle on public roadways in North Dakota must have a driver license or learner's permit. The written test covers the contents of the North Dakota Driver's Handbook, and includes questions on road rules, road signs, safe driving practices, and identification of signals and pavement markings. The ND DMV knowledge test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass (80%). Practice with this sample test and study the manual to get ready for the official North Dakota driver's license test.
Updated for 2026 DMV rules.
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A single dashed yellow line means:
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You may pass when it is safe to do so.
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You are not allowed to pass until you see a single dashed white line.
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The lane next to you is traveling in the same direction.
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Passing is not allowed.
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When they see this sign, drivers:
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Should be prepared to make sharp turns at a high speed.
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Should not speed up or brake quickly.
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Need to be prepared to turn right and then left quickly.
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Need to brake suddenly.
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The extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:
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Other drivers when they want to pass the truck.
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Other drivers when merging onto a freeway.
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The truck driver to stop the vehicle.
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Aerodynamic purposes and to reduce fuel consumption.
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To lower the risk of rear-end collisions, drivers should:
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Avoid driving with the flow of traffic.
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Signal well in advance for turns and stops.
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Never use their rearview mirrors.
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Decrease the minimum safe following distance.
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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for driving at night:
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If you are leaving a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to the darkness.
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Use headlights between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
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Don’t look directly at oncoming headlights.
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Use high beams when you are within 100 feet of the vehicle ahead.
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.✓
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.