North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division

The North Dakota written test, explained

People say written test, NDDOT paperwork says knowledge test. Same exam. Nobody hands you a pencil anymore: you answer on a screen. What matters is the scoring, and here it is with nothing rounded off.

25
Questions
NDDOT, How to Apply for a Learner's Permit, verified 2026-08-28
20
Correct to pass
NDDOT publishes no pass mark; 20 of 25 is our best information
NDDOT, How to Apply for a Learner's Permit, verified 2026-08-28

What the questions cover

Everything comes back to the North Dakota Century Code Title 39, Motor Vehicles: traffic signals and signs, right of way, speed rules, passing and lane use, parking, alcohol limits, and the licensing rules that apply to new drivers. The exam is multiple choice with one correct answer per question.

How to prepare without wasting evenings

Reading rules is passive; retrieval is what sticks. Take a full-length run in the real format, read the explanation on every miss, and let the review deck bring your weak spots back tomorrow. Most people are consistently passing practice runs within a week of short daily sessions.

Take the free North Dakota practice test