How many questions are on the North Dakota permit test?

The North Dakota knowledge test has 25 questions. You need 80% correct to pass — you can miss about 4.

How old do I have to be to get a learner permit in North Dakota?

You can apply for a learner permit in North Dakota at 14. The test is administered by the North Dakota DOT.

What score do I need to pass the North Dakota permit test?

North Dakota requires 80% to pass the knowledge test. The Permit Test exam simulations use the same passing bar and question count.

North Dakota Permit Test: Free Practice & 2026 Requirements

North Dakota grants permits at 14 and tests rural intersection judgment and winter following distance.

Questions

on the official exam

To pass

80%

miss up to ~4

Permit age

via North Dakota DOT

Study the road signs

What's on the North Dakota knowledge test

The exam draws from the official North Dakota driver handbook. These are the core topics — The Permit Test covers every one with original practice questions and explanations:

Road Signs & MarkingsShapes, colors, and meanings of regulatory, warning, guide, and work-zone signs plus pavement markings.
Traffic Signals & LightsSteady and flashing lights, arrows, lane-control signals, and what to do when signals fail.
Right-of-Way RulesIntersections, four-way stops, roundabouts, emergency vehicles, and yielding rules.
Speed Limits & Following DistanceBasic speed law, posted limits, safe following distance, and adjusting speed to conditions.
Parking & StoppingCurb colors, hill parking, prohibited zones, and distances from hydrants, crosswalks, and tracks.
Alcohol, Drugs & the LawBAC limits, implied consent, zero-tolerance laws, and how impairment affects driving.
Safe Driving TechniquesDefensive driving, skid recovery, night and bad-weather driving, and emergency handling.
Sharing the RoadPedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, large trucks, school buses, and emergency vehicles.

How to pass on your first try

Set your state to North Dakota. Your exam simulations switch to 25 questions with a 80% passing bar — the real format.
Practice with explanations on. In practice mode, every answer teaches you the rule, the trap, and a memory trick.
Let the misses come back as flashcards. Spaced repetition resurfaces what you missed right before you'd forget it.
Pass two exam simulations in a row. When your dashboard's pass probability is 85%+, you're ready to book the real test.

Official sources

The Permit Test is a study aid, not a government service. Exam details (question count, passing score, permit age) change occasionally — always confirm with the North Dakota DOT and the official North Dakota driver handbook before your appointment.