North Dakota Driver Handbook
This manual is published by ND DOT. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by ND DOT
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the ND DOT website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for North Dakota
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the ND DOT knowledge test.
25
80%
60 min
$5
Documents You'll Need When You Take the North Dakota Test
Proof of identity, date of birth, legal U.S. presence, Social Security number, and proof of ND physical address; applicants under 18 need a sponsor's signature.
North Dakota-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to North Dakota that ND DOT weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Absolute Sobriety law: drivers under 21 must have 0.00 BAC
- gavel Primary seat belt enforcement for all occupants (effective Aug 2023)
- gavel Move Over Law for emergency and maintenance vehicles
- gavel Handheld cell phone / texting while driving is prohibited
- gavel Under-16 restricted license: no driving between sunset (or 9 p.m., whichever is later) and 5 a.m.
After You Pass: North Dakota License Renewal
6 years
$15
Up to 10 months prior to the date of expiration
More North Dakota Driving Resources
North Dakota Practice Tests
Free 25-question practice sets sourced from this handbook.
location_onND DOT Offices Near You
Addresses, hours, and directions for every North Dakota DMV location.
restart_altRenew Your North Dakota License
Fees, timing, online eligibility, and REAL ID requirements.
North Dakota Handbook FAQ
Is this the official North Dakota driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. ND DOT publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does ND DOT require when I show up for the test?
Proof of identity, date of birth, legal U.S. presence, Social Security number, and proof of ND physical address; applicants under 18 need a sponsor's signature.
How is the North Dakota knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
25 questions, multiple choice, need 20 correct (80%) to pass.
Do I have to read the whole North Dakota handbook to pass the test?
The ND DOT test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this North Dakota handbook version?
ND DOT reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the North Dakota test after reading the handbook?
At any ND DOT location. Use our /dmv-near-me/nd finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the North Dakota driver handbook free to download?
Yes. ND DOT publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the North Dakota handbook on my phone?
Yes. The ND DOT site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.