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North Dakota Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026

Practice for the North Dakota Class M motorcycle knowledge test, offered in English and Spanish. These questions are written from the North Dakota Motorcycle Operator Manual and cover permit limits, young rider rules and the helmet law, plus safe riding skills.

  • Motorcycle
  • North Dakota
  • 131 questions
  • Checked October 10, 2026

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It is run by North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). Practise here for free with 131 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the US Motorcycle Permit Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 11

    Can a North Dakota motorcycle learner's permit holder ride after dark?
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    Answer: A. No

    Permit holders may not drive after dark.

  2. Question 2 of 11

    Can a North Dakota motorcycle learner's permit holder carry a passenger?
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    Answer: A. No

    Permit holders may not carry passengers.

  3. Question 3 of 11

    A North Dakota approved safety course waives the skill test if completed within what time?
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    Answer: C. The last six years

    Present a completion card for a course taken within the last six years.

  4. Question 4 of 11

    What is the engine size limit for North Dakota riders aged 14 and 15?
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    Answer: D. 510cc or less

    Riders aged 14 and 15 are limited to engines of 510cc or less.

  5. Question 5 of 11

    What must a 14- or 15-year-old show to get a North Dakota motorcycle permit?
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    Answer: B. Enrollment in, or completion of, an approved motorcycle safety course

    Young riders need a course enrollment or completion certificate.

  6. Question 6 of 11

    How long must a 14- or 15-year-old in North Dakota hold the permit before the skill test?
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    Answer: D. At least two months

    The initial permit must be held for at least two months.

  7. Question 7 of 11

    Which North Dakota riders must wear a helmet?
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    Answer: A. Operators and passengers under 18

    Operators and passengers under 18 must wear a DOT-standard helmet.

  8. Question 8 of 11

    In North Dakota, when must a passenger of any age wear a helmet?
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    Answer: D. When the operator is required to wear one

    If the operator must wear a helmet, so must any passenger.

  9. Question 9 of 11

    You have no North Dakota driver license. Which test must you pass before the Class M knowledge test?
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    Answer: D. The Class D knowledge test

    Applicants without a valid Class A, B, C or D license take the Class D test first.

  10. Question 10 of 11

    You fail a North Dakota motorcycle test. When can you retake it?
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    Answer: B. Not on the same day

    You may not retake a failed test on the same day.

  11. Question 11 of 11

    In which languages is the North Dakota Class M knowledge test offered?
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    Answer: A. English and Spanish

    The test is offered in English and Spanish, with audio testing at some offices.

What to know before the test

  • A Class M permit or license is required to ride a two- or three-wheeled motorcycle.
  • A learner's permit holder may not ride after dark or carry passengers.
  • Applicants without a valid North Dakota license must pass the Class D knowledge test before the Class M knowledge test.
  • The skill test can be waived if you completed an approved motorcycle safety course within the last six years.
  • Riders aged 14 and 15 are limited to engines of 510cc or less, must be enrolled in or have finished an approved safety course, and must hold the permit for two months before the skill test.
  • Operators and passengers under 18 must wear a helmet, and any passenger must wear one when the operator is required to.

Frequently asked questions

What are the North Dakota motorcycle permit restrictions?

No riding after dark and no passengers.

Can a rider course replace the North Dakota skill test?

Yes, if you completed an approved course within the last six years and show the completion card.

Can a 14-year-old ride a motorcycle in North Dakota?

Yes, with a permit, on a motorcycle of 510cc or less, after enrolling in an approved safety course.

Does North Dakota require motorcycle helmets?

Operators and passengers under 18 must wear one, and passengers must wear one whenever the operator is required to.

Is the North Dakota motorcycle test in Spanish?

Yes. The Class M knowledge test is offered in English and Spanish.

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