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North Dakota motorcycle permit practice test

It's based on North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section). Practise North Dakota's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

North Dakota motorcycle rules

PermitClass M learner's permit from age 14 (NDCC 39-06-14.1). Permit holders may not ride when headlights are required (daylight only) and may not carry passengers (NDCC 39-06-14.1(1); manual p. ii). Ages 14-15 must be enrolled in or have completed an approved motorcycle safety course to get the permit, must hold it at least two months before the license, and are limited to motorcycles of 510 cc or less on a permit or license; riders under 18 must wear a helmet. Fees: $5 per test attempt, $8 motorcycle permit, $5 road test (motorcycle license page).
Skills test or courseOn-cycle skill test (the Rider Skill Test; cone weave cones 12 ft apart for two-wheelers and 18 ft for three-wheelers; U-turn box 20 ft wide under 600 cc, 24 ft for 600 cc or more) at a driver license site by appointment (1-855-633-6835); applicant furnishes the motorcycle, which gets an equipment inspection; not given in inclement weather; passing on an automatic-transmission or three-wheeled motorcycle restricts the license to that type (manual pp. ii-iii, 31). Waived with an approved motorcycle safety course (MSF Basic Rider Course) completion card dated within the last year; the actual card must be presented.
Helmet lawPartial: operators and passengers under 18 must wear a DOT-compliant helmet (except in a lawful parade); if the operator must wear a helmet, every passenger must also wear one regardless of age (NDCC 39-10.2-06; manual p. i).
PassengersNo passengers on a Class M learner's permit (NDCC 39-06-14.1). Passengers only on a motorcycle designed for two, on the regular seat or a seat firmly attached behind or to the side; must sit astride facing forward; the motorcycle must have passenger footrests (NDCC 39-10.2-02, 39-10.2-05). Passengers under 18, and any passenger of an operator who must wear a helmet, must wear a helmet.
Lane splitting or filteringProhibited: no operating between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles, and no passing in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken; motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane; no more than two abreast in a single lane (NDCC 39-10.2-03).

North Dakota motorcycle law questions

30 questions

  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for a North Dakota Class M learner's permit?

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    A: 14. North Dakota residents can apply for a Class M learner's permit from age 14 (14- and 15-year-olds must also meet the safety course requirement). North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDCC 39-06-14.1(1).

  2. Question 2What must a 14- or 15-year-old show to get a North Dakota Class M learner's permit?

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    B: Enrollment in, or completion of, an approved motorcycle safety course. Applicants aged 14 or 15 must be enrolled in or have finished an approved motorcycle safety course and present the enrollment or completion certificate. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Additional Requirement for applicants 14 or 15 Years of Age, page iii.

  3. Question 3How long must a 14- or 15-year-old hold the initial motorcycle learner's permit before taking the on-motorcycle skill test in North Dakota?

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    C: At least two months. Young applicants must ride on the initial learner's permit for at least two months before the skill test for a Class M license. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Additional Requirement for applicants 14 or 15 Years of Age, page iii.

  4. Question 4What is the largest engine a 14- or 15-year-old may operate on a North Dakota motorcycle permit or license?

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    D: 510 cc. Fourteen- and fifteen-year-old operators may only ride motorcycles with an engine of 510 cc or less. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information, page i.

  5. Question 5When may a North Dakota Class M learner's permit holder ride?

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    A: Only during daylight; not after dark. Anyone riding on a learner's permit may not drive after dark (the hours when headlights are required). North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Class M License or Permit, page ii.

  6. Question 6Can a North Dakota motorcycle learner's permit holder carry a passenger?

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    B: No, permit holders may not carry passengers. A learner's permit holder may not carry passengers on a motorcycle. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Class M License or Permit, page ii.

  7. Question 7An adult applicant has no valid North Dakota Class A, B, C or D license. What must they do before taking the Class M knowledge test?

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    C: Pass the Class D noncommercial knowledge test and get a Class D permit. Applicants without a valid Class A, B, C or D ND license must pass the Class D noncommercial knowledge test and get a Class D permit before the Class M knowledge test. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Class M License or Permit, page ii.

  8. Question 8What happens if you bring a cell phone into the North Dakota knowledge testing area?

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    D: You receive a failed test score. Phones and other listed items are not allowed in the testing area; bringing one in results in a failed test score. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Class M License or Permit, page ii.

  9. Question 9In North Dakota, when can the on-cycle skill test be waived?

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    A: When you present the completion card of a director-approved motorcycle safety course finished within the last year. Successful completion of an approved motorcycle safety course within the last year waives the skill test; the actual completion card must be shown. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Class M License or Permit, page ii.

  10. Question 10Who furnishes the motorcycle for the North Dakota on-motorcycle skill test?

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    B: The applicant. License applicants must furnish their own vehicle, and it must pass an equipment inspection at the time of the test. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Examinations, page iii.

  11. Question 11You pass the North Dakota skill test on a motorcycle with an automatic transmission. What happens?

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    C: Your Class M license is restricted to motorcycles so equipped. Passing on an automatic-transmission motorcycle restricts you to operating Class M vehicles so equipped. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Examinations, page iii.

  12. Question 12What license do you receive if you pass the North Dakota skill test on a three-wheeled motorcycle?

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    D: A Class M license restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles. Applicants who pass on a three-wheeled motorcycle get a Class M license restricted to three-wheeled motorcycles. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Examinations, page iii.

  13. Question 13If you fail a North Dakota driver license test, when can you retake it?

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    A: Not the same day. If you fail any of the tests, you are not allowed to retake the examination the same day. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Examinations, page iii.

  14. Question 14What is the penalty in North Dakota for riding a motorcycle without a Class M permit or license?

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    B: $20 fine and 4 points. Driving without the Class M permit or license results in a $20 fine and a four-point assessment on your record. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information, page i.

  15. Question 15Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in North Dakota?

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    C: Operators and passengers under 18 (and any passenger of an operator who must wear one). Operators and passengers under 18 must wear a DOT-compliant helmet, and if the operator must wear one, so must every passenger. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information, page i.

  16. Question 16A 16-year-old North Dakota rider carries a 40-year-old passenger. Who must wear a helmet?

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    D: Both the rider and the passenger. The 16-year-old operator must wear a helmet, and when the operator is required to wear one, any passenger must too, regardless of age. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information, page i.

  17. Question 17What standard must a helmet meet under North Dakota's helmet law?

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    A: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. Required helmets must meet U.S. Department of Transportation standards. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information, page i.

  18. Question 18What is the minimum age to operate a motorized bicycle (moped) in North Dakota?

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    B: 14. The operator of a motorized bicycle must be at least 14 years old. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Motorized Bicycle – License Requirements, page iii.

  19. Question 19Which test is NOT required for a North Dakota motorized bicycle permit?

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    C: An on-cycle skill test. Motorized bicycle permit applicants pass the Class D knowledge test and a vision screening; no on-cycle skill test is required. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Applying for a Motorized Bicycle Permit, page iii.

  20. Question 20What is the maximum engine displacement for a vehicle to be a motorized bicycle in North Dakota?

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    D: 49.98 cc. A motorized bicycle has a maximum displacement of 49.98 cc (3.05 cubic inches), limiting it to 30 mph or less on a level surface. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Motorized Bicycle, page iii.

  21. Question 21What is the fine for a first offense of operating an uninsured motor vehicle in North Dakota?

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    A: $150. The fine is $150 for a first violation and $300 for a second within three years; the license may also be suspended. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Crash Reports, page ii.

  22. Question 22In North Dakota, you must immediately report a crash to police when the combined damage reaches at least:

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    B: $4,000. Crashes with combined damage of $4,000 or more, or any injury or death, must be reported immediately to police, the sheriff or the Highway Patrol. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): North Dakota Information: Crash Reports, page ii.

  23. Question 23What blood alcohol concentration makes a North Dakota rider under 21 legally under the influence?

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    C: 0.02%. In North Dakota, 0.08% or more is under the influence for adults and 0.02% or more for anyone under 21. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): Alcohol and the Law: Driving While Under the Influence, page 28.

  24. Question 24How long is the license revoked in North Dakota for refusing a chemical test or roadside breath test?

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    D: 180 days to three years. Refusing a chemical test or preliminary breath test leads to revocation for 180 days to three years. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): Alcohol and the Law: Implied Consent, page 28.

  25. Question 25For a first DUI offense in seven years with an alcohol concentration under 0.18, how long is a North Dakota license suspended?

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    A: 91 days. The administrative suspension is 91 days for a first offense in seven years (180 days if the AC is 0.18 or more). North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): Alcohol and the Law: What Will Happen to Your Driving Privileges?, page 28.

  26. Question 26Is lane splitting (riding between rows of vehicles) legal in North Dakota?

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    B: No, riding between lanes or rows of vehicles is prohibited. North Dakota law forbids operating a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDCC 39-10.2-03(3).

  27. Question 27How many motorcycles may ride abreast in a single lane in North Dakota?

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    C: No more than two. Motorcycles may not be operated more than two abreast in a single lane. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDCC 39-10.2-03(4).

  28. Question 28Under North Dakota law, may a car driver squeeze past a motorcycle in the same lane?

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    D: No, motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane. Motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane, and no motor vehicle may be driven so as to deprive a motorcycle of it. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDCC 39-10.2-03(1).

  29. Question 29What equipment must a North Dakota motorcycle have to carry a passenger (other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab)?

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    A: Passenger footrests. Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must have footrests for the passenger. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDCC 39-10.2-05.

  30. Question 30What is the North Dakota fee for a motorcycle permit?

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    B: $8. The motorcycle permit fee is $8, plus $5 per knowledge test attempt and $5 for the road test. North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section): NDDOT Motorcycle License: fees.

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Manual: North Dakota Class M Motorcycle Operator Manual 2025-2027 (MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual with North Dakota Information section). Source: North Dakota Department of Transportation, Driver License Division, checked 2026-10-27.