North Dakota driver handbook

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   Driving Only 6 Proof of Financial Responsibility 9 Other (explanation of restriction will be printed on reverse side of permit or license) If you permanently lose the use of a hand, arm, foot, leg, or eye, you must report it to: Driver License Division, North Dakota Depart- ment of Transportation, 608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0750 (NDCC 39-06-14). RENEWALS You may be

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   608 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0750 (NDCC 39-06-14). RENEWALS You may be eligible to renew your license on- line. To determine your eligibility please visit www.dot.nd.gov. www.dot.nd.gov. Your present license is valid for a certain peri- od of time depending on the date on which you apply. The license expires on midnight of your birthday or the “duration of stay” date if

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   service fee is charged in addition to the registration fee each time a permit is purchased or renewed. The vehicle regis- tration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Contact the NDDOT Motor Vehicle Division at (701) 328-2725 for all vehicle questions. CLASSES OF LICENSES North Dakota has five classes of operator’s licenses. Each class requires its own written exam and

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   another state is still current and if you plan to be in North Dakota only a short time. The permits are available for six months or 12 months; a $10 service fee is charged in addition to the registration fee each time a permit is purchased or renewed. The vehicle regis- tration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times. Contact the

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   Welcome to the roadways of North Dakota! This manual is your go-to resource for understanding the driving laws and expectations in our state. Whether you’re a new driver or someone with years of experience, this guide will help you travel North Dakota with confidence and clarity. Our highways, city streets, gravel roads and rural routes connect us to work, school, family and the places

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   • 20 miles per hour when you pass by a school during school recess or while chil- dren are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours of school, unless otherwise posted. • 25 miles per hour in a business or residen- tial district, unless otherwise posted. • 55 miles per hour on gravel, dirt, or loose surface roads unless otherwise posted,

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   gravel, dirt, or loose surface roads unless otherwise posted, and on paved two-lane county and township highways if there is no speed limit posted. • 65 miles per hour on rural paved 2-lane highways if posted for that speed. • 70 miles per hour on paved and divided multi-lane highways, unless otherwise posted. • 80 miles per hour on rural Interstate high- ways, unless

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   55 miles per hour on gravel, dirt, or loose surface roads unless otherwise posted, and on paved two-lane county and township highways if there is no speed limit posted. • 65 miles per hour on rural paved 2-lane highways if posted for that speed. • 70 miles per hour on paved and divided multi-lane highways, unless otherwise posted. • 80 miles per hour on

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   space unless in possession of the appropriate placard or ‘Accessible’ license plate. Do not park on the diagonal lines next to the space. TOWING Whether you are towing a camping trailer, a utility trailer, or a boat trailer, the increased weight from the trailer will lengthen the dis- tance necessary to stop your vehicle. • When traveling faster than 25 miles per hour, you

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    a red light on the rear, both visible for a distance of 1,000 feet when parked on a public highway. Do Not Park: • On a sidewalk or in front of a driveway. • On or within 10 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. • Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. • Within an intersection. • On the street side of a

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    When traveling faster than 25 miles per hour, you need safety chains or brakes ca- pable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks. • You need turn signals, stop lights, two red reflectors, and two red taillights mounted on the rear of the trailer and visible for a dis- tance of 1,000 feet. For more details, see the Motor Vehicle Registrar, North Dakota

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    28 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 froster to warm up properly while scraping the ice off windows.

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    The penalty for doing this is a $250 fine. • Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your desti - nation. • Be cautious, especially at night , when the visibility is limited. • Remember, six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss

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    is not only for highway driving. In fact, crashes causing injury are most likely to occur at speeds less than 40 miles per hour and within 25 miles of home. At 30 miles per hour, the force is like hitting the ground from the top of a three-sto- ry building. Drivers have much to gain by taking a few seconds to fasten their seat

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    al- most 20 degrees Fahrenheit within the first 10 minutes. HEATSTROKE PREVENTION TIPS • Look before you lock. Make it a habit to look in your back seat before you lock. • Keep your vehicle locked and keep your keys out of reach. Nationally, nearly 3 in 10 heatstroke deaths happen when an unat- tended child gains access to a vehicle. • Take action

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    for 180 days to three years. Remember: A chem - ical test can help you. If you are not legally intoxicated, the test will show it. DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE If a chemical test reveals that you have eight one-hundredths of one percent (.08%) or greater of alcohol in your blood, or .02% if un- der the age of 21, you are considered

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    convicted through the court process, in ad- dition to losing your driving privilege, you also face mandatory fines and jail sentences. • First conviction—$500 fine. • First conviction if the AC is .16% or greater —at least $750 fine and two days impris - onment. The term of imprisonment may be converted to community service. • Second conviction within seven years —$1,000 fine and

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    number of rules regulating the operation of an off-highway vehicle. Here are some of them: • Persons under the age of 18 must wear a safety helmet that meets United States De- partment of Transportation standards. • Do not operate an off-highway vehicle on the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any road, street, or highway except as provided in Chapter 39-29

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    operation of an off-highway vehicle. Here are some of them: • Persons under the age of 18 must wear a safety helmet that meets United States De- partment of Transportation standards. • Do not operate an off-highway vehicle on the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any road, street, or highway except as provided in Chapter 39-29 of the North When you

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    States De- partment of Transportation standards. • Do not operate an off-highway vehicle on the roadway, shoulder, or inside bank or slope of any road, street, or highway except as provided in Chapter 39-29 of the North When you walk at night, walk facing traffic and wear light or white clothing. Make sure drivers can see you. You are not allowed to stand on

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    55 mph. • A licensed driver over 16 years of age may operate a registered class III off-highway vehicle on a paved highway designated and posted at a speed not exceeding 65 mph. • All off-highway vehicles operated on paved highways or gravel, dirt, or loose surface roadways must meet the equipment require- ment in 39-29 of the North Dakota Century Code. SNOWMOBILES In

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    40 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 POINT SYSTEM North Dakota uses a point system to improve safety on the roads.

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    43 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 • Violating passenger restrictions. In North Dakota, teen drivers account for about 20 percent of fatal crashes. So, before you ever get into the car,

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    testing is available at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Wil- liston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks driver license offices. CHECK LIST FOR TESTING You will not be allowed to test without proper identification. 1. Knowledge test items: … Proof of legal presence, current name and date of birth. See list of acceptable forms of identification on page 5. … Proof of North Dakota

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    … As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and NDCC 39-06-03.

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    identification on page 5. … Proof of North Dakota resident address. See list of acceptable documents on page 5. … As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and NDCC 39-06-03.1, all applications for permit, license, or identification card must contain the social security num- ber of the applicant. … All applicants less than 18 years of age must have a parent, legal guardian, or designated person

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    and date of birth. See list of acceptable forms of identification on page 5. … Proof of North Dakota resident address. See list of acceptable documents on page 5. … As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and NDCC 39-06-03.1, all applications for permit, license, or identification card must contain the social security num- ber of the applicant. … All applicants less than 18 years of

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    list of acceptable forms of identification on page 5. … Proof of North Dakota resident address. See list of acceptable documents on page 5. … As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and NDCC 39-06-03.1, all applications for permit, license, or identification card must contain the social security num- ber of the applicant. … All applicants less than 18 years of age must have a parent,

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    CHECK LIST FOR TESTING You will not be allowed to test without proper identification. 1. Knowledge test items: … Proof of legal presence, current name and date of birth. See list of acceptable forms of identification on page 5. … Proof of North Dakota resident address. See list of acceptable documents on page 5. … As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and NDCC 39-06-03.1, all

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    2 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 2. Road Test Items: … Valid North Dakota operator’s permit. … Applicants less than 16 years of age are required to present a driver’s edu- cation Certificate of Training . … See page 4, Road Test Waiver details. Applies to ages 15 and older. … Applicants under 16 must be accompa- nied by a parent or legal

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    a front seat, in which case, the supervising driver must be seated next to the permit holder. To receive a permit you must first pass the knowledge examination at a Driver License office or at nd.knowtodrive.com and the visu- al screen test. All applicants must be at least 14 years of age. Applicants under 18 years of age must have parent or legal guardian

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    4 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 Road Test Waiver The Class D road test may be waived by pre- senting a North Dakota Driving School Cer- tificate of Course Completion certifying you have completed a minimum of 30 hours of classroom driver training and a minimum of six hours of actual behind the wheel driver training that has been approved for waiver purposes

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    5 Noncommercial Driver License Manual Revised 2025 Applicants born in North Dakota may obtain a copy of their certified birth certificate by con - tacting Vital Records at the North Dakota De - partment of Health (visit www.ndhealth.gov/ vital for details). 2. PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER As authorized by NDCC 39-06-07 and 39-06- 03.1, all applications for permit, license, or identifi - cation