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North Dakota DMV Exam Simulator

The real format: 25 questions · pass at 80% · Updated July 12, 2026

This is the dress rehearsal: exactly 25 questions, the real 80% passing bar (miss more than 5 and you fail) — the same rules North Dakota applies on test day. That 80% bar ties North Dakota with 35 other states at #7 strictest of the 50 states.

Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Exam Simulator (25 Q) Cheat Sheet Am I ready?

Answer each question to see the explanation. Your score is tallied against the real passing bar at the end.

1. A temporary restricted license after a DUI suspension may be issued after serving at least 14 days if the driver is:

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Correct answer: Participating in the 24/7 Sobriety Program

A temporary restricted license can be issued after serving at least 30 days of suspension, or at least 14 days if the driver is participating in the 24/7 Sobriety Program.

2. When you drive with an instruction permit, who must ride in the seat beside you?

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Correct answer: A licensed driver at least 18 years old with at least three years of driving experience

A supervising driver must be licensed for the class of vehicle, at least 18 years of age, and have at least three years of driving experience. That person must ride in the seat beside the permit holder.

3. When you have to make an emergency stop, where should you park if possible?

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Correct answer: With all four wheels off the traveled pavement

For an emergency stop, park with all four wheels off the traveled pavement if possible, so your stopped car is clear of moving traffic.

4. Approaching a vehicle stranded along the interstate with its hazard lights flashing, you should:

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Correct answer: Yield and move safely to the lane not next to the stranded vehicle

Under the Move Over law, a driver approaching a stranded vehicle with flashing hazard lights should yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to the stranded vehicle.

5. An emergency or law enforcement vehicle approaches with flashing red, white, or blue lights or a siren. What must you do?

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Correct answer: Immediately come to a stop along the right-hand curb or edge of the road until it passes

When an emergency or law enforcement vehicle is flashing its lights or using its siren, you must immediately come to a stop along the right-hand curb or edge of the road, and remain stopped until it has passed.

6. If your vehicle becomes stuck during a snowstorm, you should:

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Correct answer: Stay with the vehicle

If you get stuck in a snowstorm, stay with the vehicle — most deaths occur when people leave and get lost. Run the engine and heater only for short periods, with a window cracked, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

7. When sharing a lane with a motorcycle, you should:

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Correct answer: Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width — do not share the lane

Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Even though it may look like there is room, the motorcycle needs the space to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane.

8. On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a red slash through it indicate?

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Correct answer: The action shown is forbidden

Some regulatory signs are square with black lettering on a white background. A red circle with a red slash indicates the action that is forbidden — for example No U-turn, No right turn, or No left turn.

9. What is the speed limit when approaching a railway crossing where your view of the track is obstructed, unless otherwise posted?

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Correct answer: 20 miles per hour

The maximum speed is 20 miles per hour when approaching any railway crossing where your view of the track is obstructed, unless otherwise posted.

10. When passing another vehicle, you should return to your lane at least how far before meeting an approaching vehicle?

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Correct answer: At least 200 feet

Give yourself enough time to get completely beyond the vehicle you are passing and return to your proper lane at least 200 feet before meeting an approaching vehicle.

11. The 24/7 Sobriety Program is:

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Correct answer: A required condition tied to certain alcohol-related violations and refusals

Participation in the 24/7 Sobriety Program is required as a condition after certain alcohol-related violations or refusals — for example, it must continue until one year violation-free before a temporary restricted license can be reissued in some cases.

12. To receive an instruction permit, which tests must you pass?

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Correct answer: The knowledge examination and the vision screening test

To receive a permit you must first pass the knowledge examination (at a Driver License office or at nd.knowtodrive.com) and the visual screening test.

13. When parked on a public highway at night, your vehicle must display:

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Correct answer: A white or amber lamp in front and a red light on the rear

Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, a vehicle parked on a public highway must show at least one white or amber lamp in front and a red light on the rear, visible for 1,000 feet.

14. Under the Move Over law, if the only lane you can safely move to is the one right next to the stranded vehicle, you should:

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Correct answer: Proceed with caution and reduce your speed

If the only lane available to move to safely is the one adjacent to the stranded vehicle, proceed with caution and reduce your speed.

15. When you pull over for an approaching emergency vehicle, where should you NOT stop?

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Correct answer: In the middle of an intersection

You must pull to the right and stop for an emergency vehicle — but do not stop in the middle of the intersection. Clear the intersection first, then pull over.

16. It is illegal to enter a road that has been officially closed due to hazardous conditions. The penalty is:

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Correct answer: A $250 fine

It is not legal to enter a road that is officially closed due to hazardous conditions. The penalty for doing so is a $250 fine.

17. When following a motorcycle, you should allow a following distance of about:

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Correct answer: Three or four seconds

Allow three or four seconds of following distance behind a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car.

18. What color are most warning signs, and what do they do?

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Correct answer: Yellow with a black legend; they warn of potentially hazardous conditions ahead

Warning signs are used to warn you of potentially hazardous conditions ahead so you proceed with extra caution. They are yellow with a black legend.

19. What is the speed limit when approaching an intersection where your view is obstructed, unless otherwise posted?

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Correct answer: 20 miles per hour

The maximum speed is 20 miles per hour when approaching an intersection where your view of the intersection is in any way obstructed, unless otherwise posted.

20. After passing a vehicle, how do you know it is safe to return to your lane?

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Correct answer: When you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your inside rear-view mirror

Do not return to your lane until you can see the image of the entire front of the vehicle you passed within the inside rear-view mirror.

21. The minimum fine for a first DUI conviction through the court is:

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Correct answer: $500

A first DUI conviction carries a minimum $500 fine. If the alcohol concentration is .16% or greater, the fine rises to at least $750 with two days of imprisonment.

22. An applicant under 18 applying for a permit must have what?

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Correct answer: Parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship on the application

Applicants under 18 must have parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship. The sponsor accepts financial liability, and this must be signed by the father, mother, or legal guardian.

23. How close to a fire hydrant does North Dakota law prohibit parking?

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Correct answer: Within 10 feet

Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters must be able to reach and connect to the hydrant at any time.

24. When a DOT maintenance vehicle is parked on a multi-lane highway with its work lights flashing, you must:

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Correct answer: Move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution

If an emergency vehicle, law enforcement vehicle, or North Dakota DOT maintenance vehicle is parked on the Interstate or a multi-lane highway with its emergency or work lights flashing, move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution.

25. In North Dakota, emergency vehicles:

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Correct answer: Always have the right of way

Emergency vehicles always have the right of way. Always be ready to yield to them.

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