North Dakota Permit Test Languages: 14 Class D Knowledge Test Options

North Dakota offers the Class D knowledge test in English and 13 other languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Test-takers can select the language on the testing system at the office.

What Languages Can You Take the North Dakota Permit Test In?

The Class D knowledge test is available in English and 13 other languages.

• Spanish - Most requested language after English
• Arabic
• Chinese (Mandarin)
• French
• Nepali
• Russian
• Serbo-Croatian
• Somali
• Swahili
• Turkish
• Vietnamese
• Dari
• Pashto

You can choose any listed language on the Class D knowledge-test system. If your language is not listed, language assistance for other NDDOT services is handled through the Limited English Proficiency process; testing accommodations can be requested through SFN 60135.

Is the North Dakota online permit test available in the same 14 languages?

Yes. KnowTo Drive offers the North Dakota Class D online knowledge test in the same 14 listed languages. The online option changes how the test is delivered, not the available language list.

Is American Sign Language a North Dakota permit-test option?

North Dakota provides automated ASL knowledge testing at selected Driver License Sites. For current locations and the accommodation process, see the Disability Accommodations guide.

What if my language is not one of North Dakota's 14 permit-test languages?

Use NDDOT's Limited English Proficiency assistance process for general department services. The built-in Class D knowledge-test language list remains limited to the languages offered by the testing system.

Language Assistance When Your Test Language Is Not Listed

Is language interpretation for NDDOT paperwork free? NDDOT provides LEP interpreter assistance for department services at no cost when requested.

The 14 listed languages are built into the Class D knowledge-test system. If you need ADA or LEP support beyond those built-in options, use NDDOT's accommodation or language-assistance process rather than assuming a personal interpreter can be used during the exam. See the Disability Accommodations guidance for that process.

Language choice does not change the standard application. The current North Dakota driver license, permit and ID application is SFN 6763.

Where to get Audio Support for the North Dakota Permit Test

Audio testing is available at selected North Dakota Driver License Sites. This page focuses on language choice; current audio/ASL locations and accommodation steps are covered in the Disability Accommodations guide.

Audio support languages: Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, French, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, Turkish, Vietnamese.

Audio and automated ASL options apply to the knowledge test. The road test is conducted in English; keep the detailed driving-test language rules on the dedicated Road Test Language page.

Download the North Dakota Driver License Manual to review complete traffic laws and road sign meanings regardless of your test language.

Schedule early enough to finish before the office closes; check the specific office page for testing cutoff times.

For detailed information about North Dakota permit test requirements or driver license office locations, visit our detailed guides. New drivers should also review learner's permit requirements in North Dakota and road test tips for English commands practice before scheduling their test.