ND Permit Practice Test 14

All 20 questions in test 14

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1. 1. 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
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   Stop or yield until the person clears. Pedestrians have the right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks, and the rule also protects anyone who has already begun crossing a street. That means you yield or stop rather than claim the space because no paint is visible. Sounding the horn and continuing pressures the person to hurry, and steering around someone in your lane creates a second conflict. A painted crosswalk is not the trigger for the duty; the person in the roadway is. Stop behind the crosswalk area and wait.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

2. 2. 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
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   All four wheels off the pavement, if possible. For an emergency stop, the handbook asks you to park with all four wheels off the traveled pavement whenever that is possible. Leaving any wheel on the pavement keeps part of the car in the path of traffic, and leaving the left side exposed is worse because that is the side facing approaching vehicles. Stopping in a travel lane turns a breakdown into a crash risk. Get the whole vehicle onto the shoulder, then turn on your hazard lights and raise the hood if you need help.

3. 3. When may you stop on an Interstate entrance ramp?

   1. Whenever the ramp is shorter than usual
   2. Whenever a vehicle is ahead of you
   3. Only when there is no gap in traffic
   4. Only after you reach the merge lane
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   Only when there is no gap in traffic. Entrance ramps are built so you can adjust speed and merge with the flow of traffic, and the handbook says stopping on them should be avoided. Stop only when there is no opening in the traffic flow. A short ramp or a car ahead does not by itself make a stop safe, and waiting until the merge lane leaves you no room to build speed. Use the ramp to match the speed of the traffic you plan to join, signal, and look for a gap. Remember that entering traffic must yield to vehicles already on the main roadway.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

4. 4. Alcohol can make a dangerous driving situation seem less serious. Which effect of alcohol explains that change?

   1. It can sharpen peripheral vision and improve hazard detection.
   2. It creates a false sense of confidence.
   3. It can make reaction time faster.
   4. It can improve judgment of distance.
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   It creates a false sense of confidence.. Alcohol creates a false sense of confidence, so a driver may underestimate a dangerous situation. That feeling is misleading because alcohol also slows reaction time, interferes with vision, and affects concentration and judgment. Sharper peripheral vision, faster reactions, and better distance judgment are not effects that make driving safer. If a driver feels unusually relaxed about a hazard after drinking, that confidence should be treated as a warning sign rather than proof that the road is under control.

   Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, BAC and implied consent

5. 5. What may an electronic sign in a highway work zone do that a fixed sign cannot?

   1. Display changing messages for drivers
   2. Replace flagpersons at every closure
   3. Measure each vehicle passing speed
   4. Direct only trucks into open lanes
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   Display changing messages for drivers. Drivers may also see electronic signs that display changing messages in highway and street work areas. A fixed panel cannot update its wording when a lane pattern shifts midday, which is the gap these boards fill. Work zone signs are mostly diamond shaped and orange with a black legend, and most work area signs follow that pattern. Slow down through construction zones and watch for a message that supersedes the static signs nearby.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning, school and work zone signs

6. 6. On a multi-lane roadway being plowed, where might the snowplow be working?

   1. Only in the right lane beside the curb
   2. Only on the median crossover pad
   3. In either lane or on the shoulder
   4. Behind the traffic it is clearing for
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   In either lane or on the shoulder. On multi-lane roadways the plow could be in either lane or on the shoulder, so a driver must know where it is before passing. Assuming the right lane is always its home can place you beside a plow working the left lane or shoulder. Plows also stop and back up, and drivers cannot see directly behind their own trucks. Hang back until the plow position and its spray pattern are both clear.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, texting and other penalties

7. 7. What visibility problem can passing trucks create in winter driving?

   1. Trucks clear snow so close following is safer
   2. Truck spray improves contrast on a white roadway
   3. Trucks can create snow fog that cuts visibility
   4. Snow fog only forms behind vehicles that stop
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   Trucks can create snow fog that cuts visibility. Passing trucks may create snow fog, and this greatly reduces your visibility in winter. Look ahead for curves in the road, look behind for vehicles following, and slow down when a truck passes in blowing snow. The cloud can hide a curve or a slow vehicle for several seconds at highway speed. Do not crowd a snowplow for the same reason, since plows throw sanding material and may back up.

   Study this in the handbook: Points, texting and other penalties

8. 8. Why should drivers expect the unexpected around children on bicycles?

   1. Children ride faster than adult cyclists usually
   2. Children always ride on the left side of roads
   3. Children stop at every intersection to check for traffic
   4. Children are unpredictable and may not know traffic laws
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   Children are unpredictable and may not know traffic laws. Children on bicycles are often unpredictable and may not have adequate knowledge of traffic laws, and they may be harder to see because they are typically smaller than adults. So expect the unexpected and slow down around them. A child who wobbles toward the lane is not challenging you; the child may simply lack bike handling skill. Give bicyclists at least three feet of passing space and more in inclement weather.

   Study this in the handbook: Trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians

9. 9. What trip information does the family guideline require a teen to report before leaving?

   1. Only the name of the friend they will visit.
   2. The route number and estimated fuel cost.
   3. Where the teen is going, with whom, and when they will return.
   4. Nothing at all until they return home that evening.
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   Where the teen is going, with whom, and when they will return.. The family guideline requires trip information before the teen leaves: the destination, the people going with the teen, and the expected return time. Reporting only a friend's name omits two required details, while a route number and fuel cost are not listed as the required information. Waiting until the teen returns also defeats the purpose of knowing where the teen is during the trip. The rule is a pre-trip report, not an evening update.

10. 10. How must children ages eight through seventeen be secured in a vehicle?

    1. Secured in a seat belt or child restraint
    2. Only in a booster seat until age seventeen
    3. In any seat as long as an adult is present
    4. Unrestrained in the rear seat on short trips
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    Secured in a seat belt or child restraint. Children ages eight through seventeen must be properly secured in a seat belt or child restraint under North Dakota child passenger safety law. Children under eight need a child restraint unless they are at least 57 inches tall. The penalty for violation is 25 dollars and one point against the license of the driver, so the adult behind the wheel answers for an unbuckled teen passenger. Belts and restraints must follow the manufacturer instructions to count as proper use.

    Study this in the handbook: Points, texting and other penalties

11. 11. How must child restraints and seat belts be used to satisfy the child passenger law?

    1. In any way that the child finds most comfortable
    2. Correctly, following manufacturer instructions
    3. Only as tightly as the vehicle belt allows
    4. According to the driver preference on each trip
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    Correctly, following manufacturer instructions. Child restraints and seat belts must be used correctly following the manufacturer's instructions. A comfortable but loose installation does not deliver the protection the law requires for children under eighteen. Correct use also means installing a car seat tightly with the safety belt or LATCH system and snugly securing the child. The driver faces a 25 dollar penalty and one point when those requirements are violated.

    Study this in the handbook: Points, texting and other penalties

12. 12. What makes a roadway a divided roadway?

    1. A single broken white line
    2. A painted yellow arrow
    3. A shared center turn lane
    4. A divider separating the traffic
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    A divider separating the traffic. A divided roadway is a multi lane roadway with a divider separating the traffic flow, so opposing streams do not share a continuous surface. A broken white line separates lanes moving in the same direction, not opposing traffic. A pavement arrow gives direction, and a shared center turn lane is used by both directions rather than dividing them. Look for a physical median, barrier, or raised island before you treat a road as divided.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

13. 13. A Class A license also covers which other vehicle groups?

    1. Only Class D vehicles in the state
    2. Class B, C, and D groups, but not Class M unless endorsed
    3. Class M motorcycles without any endorsement
    4. No other group without a separate test
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    Class B, C, and D groups, but not Class M unless endorsed. Class A includes the Class B, C, and D vehicle groups under the North Dakota manual. It does not automatically include Class M motorcycles, because motorcycle operation requires an endorsement. Thus, the choice naming B, C, and D matches the listed privilege, while a Class D-only description leaves out two included groups. The motorcycle-only choice ignores the endorsement requirement. The choice that requires a separate test for every other group overlooks that the Class A definition expressly grants operation of B, C, and D groups.

    Study this in the handbook: Residency, license classes and insurance

14. 14. To receive a North Dakota instruction permit, what must an applicant first pass?

    1. The knowledge test and visual screen test
    2. The road test and the parallel parking test
    3. The motorcycle test and hearing test
    4. The commercial test and medical exam
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    The knowledge test and visual screen test. A permit requires passing the knowledge examination, taken at a Driver License office or online, and the visual screen test. The road test comes later, after the permit holding period and supervised practice, so it cannot be the first hurdle. Motorcycle and commercial tests belong to other license classes and play no part in a Class D permit. Applicants under 18 also need parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship signed before the permit can be issued to them at the office.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and licenses for minors

15. 15. After passing on the Interstate, when should you move back into the right lane?

    1. Cut back quickly before the passed car
    2. Not too quickly after passing the vehicle
    3. Only after the next interchange exit appears
    4. As soon as your front bumper clears it
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    Not too quickly after passing the vehicle. Do not cut back into the right lane too quickly after passing, since the vehicle you passed needs room and a sudden return forces its driver to brake. Moving back as soon as your bumper clears gives almost no margin at Interstate speed. Waiting for the next interchange is also wrong, because the passing lane should be cleared once the pass is complete with safe room. Signal, confirm the lane is clear in the mirror, and return with space ahead of the passed vehicle.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

16. 16. You need to move two lanes left on a freeway. How should the lane changes be made?

    1. Change only one lane at a time.
    2. Cross both lanes in one sweep.
    3. Drift across while signaling once.
    4. Wait for a gap spanning both lanes.
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    Change only one lane at a time.. The lane-change guidance says to change only one lane at a time and cancel the signal after completing each change. A single sweep across two lanes can pass through a blind spot and surprise a driver in the farther lane. Drifting while signaling once does not provide a clear, completed move for either lane. A gap across both lanes is not a substitute for checking and completing the changes separately, with a fresh signal for the second move.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

17. 17. After turning left onto a four-lane highway and entering its passing lane, what should you do next?

    1. Move right out of the passing lane when traffic permits
    2. Stay in the passing lane for the trip
    3. Stop briefly to check for fast traffic
    4. Pass slower traffic on the right at once
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    Move right out of the passing lane when traffic permits. Make a left turn onto a four-lane highway so that you enter the passing lane, then when traffic permits move to the right and out of the passing lane. Camping in the passing lane blocks faster traffic and invites passing on your right. Approach with left wheels close to the centerline and complete the turn into that passing lane first. Signal the later move right and check the blind spot before changing lanes.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

18. 18. A snowmobile is operated in a ditch alongside a roadway. Which direction must it move?

    1. Against traffic so the rider sees cars coming
    2. In the same direction as roadway traffic
    3. Either direction below ten miles per hour
    4. Against traffic on the return trip only
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    In the same direction as roadway traffic. If you operate in any ditch alongside the roadway, move in the same direction as roadway traffic. Riding against the flow surprises drivers who expect anything in the ditch to travel with them, and it ruins your own view of turning vehicles. When required for safety, use headlights and taillights. Come to a complete stop before reaching the shoulder when a roadway crossing is needed.

19. 19. Why is brightly colored clothing a good idea for a bicyclist in traffic?

    1. To increase your visibility in traffic to drivers
    2. To replace the headlight required after dark
    3. To show which direction the rider will turn
    4. To keep the rider warm on cold mornings
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    To increase your visibility in traffic to drivers. It is a good idea to wear brightly colored clothing to increase your visibility in traffic while riding a bicycle. Bright clothing does not replace the headlight visible from 500 feet that a bicycle must carry at night, nor the red reflector required on the rear. A good practice is to wear a safety helmet while riding a bicycle and motorized bicycle regardless of age. Drivers should reduce speed when encountering bicyclists and recognize situations dangerous to them.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, motorcycles, bicycles and pedestrians

20. 20. A guide dog is leading a pedestrian across the street ahead. What should you avoid doing?

    1. Dimming your headlights
    2. Stopping before the crosswalk
    3. Waiting until the pair clears
    4. Distracting the guide dog
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    Distracting the guide dog. Motorists and pedestrians should not distract a guide dog in any way, because the animal must concentrate on its owner's commands and the path ahead. Honking, calling out, or edging forward can break that focus. Stopping before the crosswalk, waiting for the pair to clear, and dimming lights are all helpful rather than harmful. Give the team a quiet, predictable gap, keep your engine noise steady, and stay put until the dog and handler reach the far curb.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing