Printable ND Permit Practice Test

1. When a green arrow appears while the light is red, what movement may you make?

1. Turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection
2. Make any turn without checking the intersection
3. Proceed straight regardless of the arrow direction
4. Remain stopped until the circular signal turns green

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. What do North Dakota speed limit signs show when driving conditions are ideal?

1. The maximum permitted speed
2. The minimum speed required
3. A recommended speed that has no legal effect
4. The speed reserved for emergency vehicles

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. Only drivers carrying passengers
4. Only commercial drivers on interstates

11. What must drivers approaching a school bus do when its red lights are flashing?

1. Continue if the driver can see an open lane
2. Stop only if traveling behind the bus
3. Pass slowly after checking for children
4. Stop from both directions

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

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

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

20. 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

21. When visibility is less than 1,000 feet because of fog, what lighting action does the manual require?

1. Use only the parking lights and leave headlights off
2. Use the vehicle's headlights
3. Turn on hazard lights while keeping all other lights off
4. Use high beams continuously so the fog reflects more light

22. How long must a 16 or 17 year old hold an instruction permit before completing the road test or waiving it?

1. Twelve months in every case
2. Three months regardless of age
3. Six months or until age 18, whichever comes first
4. Until age 21

23. When passing a bicyclist on a North Dakota roadway, what minimum space must the driver leave?

1. At least two feet of space
2. At least four feet of space
3. At least three feet of space
4. At least six feet of space

24. During which dates may studded snow tires be used legally in North Dakota?

1. September 1 through May 1
2. November 1 through March 31
3. October 15 through April 15
4. December 1 through February 28

25. Why does a roundabout have an apron around its center island?

1. To provide a place for vehicles to stop before entering
2. To mark the edge of the center island for passenger vehicles
3. To provide a separate lane for entering traffic
4. To provide extra room for the rear wheels of large trucks

26. In what direction may traffic travel on the road shown by this ONE WAY sign?

1. Only toward the nearest shoulder
2. In either direction when the center is clear
3. In the direction shown by the arrow only
4. Only during daylight hours

27. After a North Dakota DUI conviction, what insurance proof does the law require?

1. Proof of financial responsibility through SR 22 insurance coverage
2. A new vehicle title from the county auditor
3. A commercial vehicle permit
4. A medical examination certificate

28. What does a warning sign for a turn or sharp turn tell you to do?

1. Pass any vehicle traveling more slowly
2. Maintain speed until the turn is over
3. Use the shoulder to straighten the path
4. Reduce speed before entering the turn

29. After a minor's permit or license is cancelled for the specified alcohol or drug related offense, how is the minor treated for licensing?

1. As a driver who needs only a replacement card
2. As a driver eligible only for a commercial license
3. As a driver whose license automatically returns after 30 days
4. As someone who never held a permit or license

30. A North Dakota driver's first offense in seven years involves an alcohol concentration of 0.10%. How long is the license suspended?

1. 30 days
2. 180 days
3. 91 days
4. One year

31. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, who must stop?

1. Only drivers traveling toward the bus
2. Only drivers traveling behind the bus
3. Drivers approaching from both directions
4. No one if the bus is on a straight road

32. A North Dakota parent cannot appear to sign a teen's permit sponsorship and designates another adult by notarized document. Who keeps financial liability?

1. The designated adult
2. The state
3. The teen alone
4. The father, mother, or legal guardian

33. How should drivers pass a parked emergency or NDDOT maintenance vehicle with emergency or work lights flashing on an Interstate or multilane highway?

1. Move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution
2. Stop and wait until an officer waves traffic through
3. Honk and maintain normal speed in the same lane
4. Turn around before reaching the parked vehicle

34. What does North Dakota require on a trailer towed faster than 25 mph?

1. Safety chains or brakes capable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks
2. A red flag on the hitch
3. Nothing beyond a hitch
4. A second driver

35. What does one solid yellow line beside one broken yellow line mean for the lane with the solid line?

1. Traffic must turn right immediately
2. Passing is required before the next intersection
3. The lane is reserved for parking
4. Passing is not allowed from that lane

36. Under current North Dakota law, what minimum fee applies to speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit in a highway construction zone while construction workers are present?

1. $80
2. $40
3. $150
4. $250

37. Before entering a roundabout, whom must you yield to?

1. Only vehicles approaching from behind
2. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already circulating
3. No one, because entering traffic has priority
4. Only trucks using the center island apron

38. At this stop sign, where must you bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

1. Only after the front wheels pass the crosswalk
2. After entering the intersection so cross traffic can see you
3. At the far side of the intersection
4. Before the stop line or crosswalk area

39. What colors may be used for North Dakota school warning signs?

1. Orange or white only
2. Fluorescent yellow green or standard yellow
3. Blue or brown depending on the school district
4. Red and black only

40. When does a North Dakota crash trigger the crash reporting duties?

1. Any crash, however minor
2. Only if a vehicle is towed
3. Combined damage of $4,000 or more, or any personal injury or death
4. Damage of $500 or more