Printable ND Permit Practice Test

1. In North Dakota, when may you turn right on a red light?

1. After stopping, when the way is clear
2. Without stopping, if no cars are coming
3. Only when a green arrow is also lit
4. Never; right turns on red are illegal

2. Which movement is forbidden by the red circle and slash over the U-shaped arrow?

1. Yielding to a pedestrian
2. Turning into a legal driveway
3. Following the lane straight ahead
4. Making a U-turn at that location

3. How many hours of supervised practice driving must an applicant under 16 complete?

1. A minimum of 20 hours on city streets only
2. A minimum of 50 hours in variable conditions
3. A minimum of 30 hours in daylight only
4. A minimum of 75 hours on an Interstate

4. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in a North Dakota business or residential district?

1. 25 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 35 mph
4. 45 mph

5. At what point total does North Dakota move to suspend a driver's license?

1. 12 or more points
2. 6 points
3. 20 points
4. Any points at all

6. What service fee does North Dakota charge each time a temporary registration permit is bought or renewed?

1. No fee
2. $50
3. $100
4. A $10 service fee in addition to the registration fee

7. What is the North Dakota penalty for distracted driving, such as texting or losing control due to an unnecessary activity?

1. $25 and one point
2. $500 fine
3. $250 fine
4. $100 fine

8. What is the maximum speed when approaching a railway crossing where the view of the track is obstructed?

1. 45 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
2. 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
3. 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
4. 55 miles per hour unless otherwise posted

9. A 17-year-old visitor with a valid license from another state wants to drive in North Dakota. What minimum age applies to non-residents?

1. 14
2. 15
3. 18
4. 16

10. Who is prohibited from using an electronic communication device while driving in North Dakota?

1. Only drivers who are under 16
2. Instruction permit holders and licensed drivers under 18
3. Drivers who are carrying passengers at night
4. Commercial drivers, but not drivers of passenger cars

11. What must a person have to operate a snowmobile on a highway right of way?

1. A valid driver license or a snowmobile safety certificate
2. Only a verbal okay from a parks officer
3. A hunting license issued during that season
4. Registration papers for the motor vehicle only

12. Where do most crashes involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist occur?

1. They occur on straight rural highways with no side roads.
2. They occur in parking lots during evening hours.
3. They occur at intersections.
4. They occur on designated bicycle trails away from public roads.

13. What is the only safe cure for driver fatigue?

1. Drinking strong coffee
2. Getting some sleep
3. Opening the windows
4. Playing loud music

14. A pedestrian has already stepped into the roadway ahead of you. What must you do?

1. Wait only if a crosswalk is painted
2. Sound the horn and keep moving
3. Drive around the person
4. Stop or yield until the person clears

15. No sidewalk is available along a road. How should a pedestrian walk there?

1. With traffic, near the center line
2. Only in the middle of the roadway
3. In the traffic lane with the flow
4. Facing traffic, as far off the road as possible

16. A car has automatic shoulder belts that move into place when the doors close. What else must be fastened?

1. Nothing, the automatic belt gives full protection
2. The rear seat belts must be buckled instead
3. A separate lap belt must be fastened manually
4. Only the driver side belt needs manual work

17. After stopping for a school bus with red lights flashing, which event other than the bus beginning to move permits you to proceed?

1. After ten seconds have passed, even if the red lights still flash.
2. When the bus driver signals you to pass or the red lights stop flashing.
3. As soon as the last child reaches the curb safely.
4. When a driver behind you honks and traffic moves around the bus.

18. After a DUI conviction or a test refusal, what may happen to a driver's annual insurance rates?

1. They remain unchanged by law.
2. They could double or even triple.
3. They automatically drop after one year.
4. They become a small capped annual fee.

19. A minor finishes the requirements after a license cancellation. What happens to the point total at that moment?

1. It automatically returns to zero at once
2. It does not automatically go back to zero
3. It is cut in half without further action
4. It converts to a warning on the record

20. How much greater are your chances of being killed if you are thrown from a vehicle in a crash?

1. Twice as great as staying inside the vehicle
2. The same as remaining belted inside it
3. Ten times greater in every type of crash
4. Four times greater if you are thrown from it

21. A marked safety zone sits at the curb. What parking does the handbook prohibit near it?

1. Parking anywhere on the same block as the zone
2. Parking within 5 feet of the zone ends
3. Parking beside the zone only after dark
4. Parking within 15 feet of opposite curb points

22. Why does a vehicle travel farther during a driver's reaction time on the Interstate than on city streets?

1. Interstate speeds are higher.
2. Reaction time becomes shorter.
3. City streets have more traffic lights.
4. Interstate lanes are painted wider.

23. An accessible parking space has diagonal stripes beside it. What do the stripes mean for a driver who has a placard?

1. The stripes reserve an extra space
2. The stripes are decorative
3. Do not park on the striped area
4. The stripes mark a loading zone

24. A driver is towing a trailer on a highway in a strong wind. What does the North Dakota manual recommend?

1. Speed up to resist the wind
2. Slow down
3. Hold the same speed
4. Turn on the hazard lights and continue

25. You are approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane road. Why should you avoid passing?

1. The pavement marking always turns solid white
2. Your engine will lose power on the grade
3. Oncoming traffic may be hidden beyond the crest
4. The speed limit drops at every hilltop

26. A school bus ahead turns on its yellow caution lights. What do they warn you about?

1. The bus is leaving the stop
2. The bus has broken down
3. You may pass the bus quickly
4. The bus is about to stop

27. What should you do as this railroad warning indicates that a crossing is near?

1. Stop on the tracks to listen for a train
2. Accelerate to clear the tracks before looking
3. Slow down so you can safely stop if a train is coming
4. Treat the crossing as an ordinary intersection

28. What does a green traffic signal permit when the intersection is clear?

1. Stop until a flashing signal appears
2. Proceed through the intersection
3. Yield to every vehicle behind you
4. Use the signal only for a left turn

29. What does this NO TURN ON RED sign require at an intersection?

1. A complete stop before the crosswalk
2. Do not turn while the traffic signal is red
3. A left turn after yielding
4. A straight movement on a green light

30. How should you position your vehicle before making a right turn at an intersection?

1. Stay as far right as possible and turn close to the right curb
2. Approach beside the centerline and turn wide
3. Enter the left lane before turning right
4. Use the shoulder as the normal turning path

31. What does the round yellow railroad advance warning sign tell you about the road ahead?

1. You are nearing a railroad crossing
2. A roundabout entrance is mandatory
3. A bicycle lane is ending
4. A hospital entrance is nearby

32. What license does a restricted Class D operator's license become when the holder reaches age 16?

1. A temporary instruction permit
2. A motorcycle permit
3. An unrestricted operator's license
4. A commercial driver license

33. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a paved and divided multi-lane highway in North Dakota?

1. 55 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
2. 70 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
3. 65 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
4. 80 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway

34. What shape do most signs in North Dakota work areas have?

1. Diamond shaped
2. Round
3. Octagonal
4. Pennant shaped

35. What should a driver do when conditions require traveling below the posted speed limit?

1. Stop on the roadway whenever visibility changes
2. Maintain the posted number in every condition
3. Add five miles per hour to preserve traffic flow
4. Drive slower than the posted limit when conditions require it

36. A rear tire goes flat while you are driving. How will the vehicle tend to behave?

1. It will pull toward the side of the flat tire
2. It will sway back and forth as you drive
3. It will stop steering in both directions
4. It will accelerate without throttle input

37. A stop line and a crosswalk are both painted at an intersection. Where must you stop?

1. On the crosswalk
2. Before crossing the stop line
3. Past both painted lines
4. At the center of the intersection

38. You are driving slowly on an Interstate with two lanes in your direction. Which lane should you use?

1. The left lane
2. Either lane at any speed
3. The center lane if one exists
4. The right lane

39. You must make an emergency stop on a highway. Where should the vehicle be parked?

1. Two wheels on the shoulder
2. With the left wheels on the traveled pavement
3. In the nearest traffic lane
4. All four wheels off the pavement, if possible

40. You are already in an intersection when a flashing Don't Walk signal appears. What should you do?

1. Move to the other side at a normal pace
2. Run back to the curb you left from
3. Stop and wait in the middle of the road
4. Turn and walk diagonally to the corner