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Free North Dakota DOT Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Based on 2025 ND motorcycle operator manualAvailable in EN, ES Instant feedback
30questions
6mistakes allowed
80%passing score

Strong winds, sudden temperature changes, and occasional blizzards are some of the challenges you’ll face on North Dakota’s open roads. The state’s beauty is undeniable, and it offers a thrilling motorcycling experience to anyone who ventures out of the busy cities. The open landscapes might seem daunting at first, but they provide an incredible sense of freedom to riders who seek adventure. Whether navigating busy highways or rural backroads, you must hold a valid Class M license. Aspiring riders must pass a motorcycle knowledge exam and a practical, on-cycle skills test before they can obtain a Class M license. (Applicants under 18 years of age must first get written consent from a parent or guardian.)

Applicants 14 or 15 years of age must complete an approved motorcycle safety course and practice with a learner’s permit for at least two months before taking the skills test. Applicants 16 or 17 years of age must hold a learner’s permit for at least six months, but they are not required to complete an approved motorcycle safety course. Applicants at least 18 years of age are not required to obtain a learner’s permit or complete a motorcycle safety course. However, the skills test may be waived for any applicant at least 14 years of age who completed a motorcycle safety course within the last six years.

In North Dakota, the Department of Transportation (DOT) publishes the official motorcycle operator manual (North Dakota Motorcycle Manual). This valuable resource contains information on basic vehicle control, carrying passengers, and your responsibilities as a licensed rider. The official motorcycle knowledge exam consists of 25 multiple-choice questions based on this manual. To pass, you must score at least 80%. Test anxiety is a common occurrence that hinders the performance of even the most determined students, causing them to make costly mistakes. We offer an educational tool for aspiring riders who want to familiarize themselves with the content and format of the official motorcycle knowledge test.

Our North Dakota DOT motorcycle permit practice tests can be a game changer when used regularly. Each practice test has been recently updated for February 2025. For your convenience, we have omitted any timer and implemented a straightforward interface that can be used even by those not skilled with computers. Navigating through the test is also possible with your keyboard. Use the “Shift + ?” key combination to display a list of keyboard shortcuts that you can use to complete the practice test more efficiently. Do not get discouraged by mistakes, as they are common among beginners who are just getting started. We’ll point your mistakes out as soon as they occur, allowing you to learn from them and work on areas that need improvement.

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What to expect on the actual exam

How many questions25
How many correct answers to pass20
Passing score80%
Minimum age to apply14
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List of questions (classic view)

  1. If you're riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you,
  2. If you can't cross an obstacle head-on, you should cross it at an angle of at least ____ degrees.
  3. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
  4. If your front wheel locks, you should
  5. The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is
  6. When should you pull the engine kill switch?
  7. To stop safely in a curve, what should you do?
  8. The pavement is most likely to be slippery
  9. All of the following can affect your alcohol concentration (AC) EXCEPT
  10. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by riding in __________ of your lane.
  11. The staggered formation is the best choice when you are
  12. When is the center lane position the best choice?
  13. All of the following are part of the upshifting process EXCEPT
  14. Tinted eye protection
  15. Increase your safety at night by
  16. You should leave a following distance of at least ____ seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you.
  17. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
  18. When you're riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
  19. When you're riding in a group, who sets the pace of the group?
  20. Which of the following can increase your visibility to other vehicle operators?
  21. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
  22. What is the safest way to use saddlebags?
  23. Drivers of other vehicles present a particular hazard when
  24. Two ways to avoid obstacles in your path are
  25. The rear brake is ______ important because __________.
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?

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