NORTH DAKOTA  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of North Dakota Graduated Licensing Law

North Dakota has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Learner’s License (at least age 15) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video-to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Intermediate License (ages 16 - 17)
  3. Regular License (age 17 if has had license at least 6 months).
North Dakota License Chart
Permit
Age 14

Requirements
Written & vision tests.
Parent/Guardian signature.

Restrictions
Must be accompanied by licensed driver at least 18 with at least three years of driving experience.

Only supervising driver and permit holder in front seat unless vehicle has only front seat, in which case supervising driver must be seated next to permit holder.

Restricted to parent or legal guardian’s vehicles, or to vehicles equipped with dual controls.

 
Restricted License
Age 14 ½ - 17

Requirements
Instruction permit held 6 months.
Pass Road Test.

Under Age 16
Driver education certificate.

Restrictions
Under Age 16
Restricted to parent or legal guardian’s vehicles; or to vehicles equipped with dual controls.

Age 14 or 15 may drive a farm vehicle within 150 miles of driver’s farm, with some restrictions.

 
Driver’s License
At least Age 16
No driver education requirement if wait to age 16 for License.