ND Permit Practice Test 15

All 20 questions in test 15

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1. 1. 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
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   Facing traffic, as far off the road as possible. Walk facing traffic and get as far off the road as possible when no sidewalk can be used, and use sidewalks whenever they exist. Walking with traffic hides approaching cars behind you, and walking in the lane or middle of the roadway puts you in the path of vehicles. Facing traffic lets you see a car drift toward the shoulder and step clear in time. At night, add light or white clothing and keep facing traffic so drivers can spot you sooner.

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

2. 2. 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
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   Move to the other side at a normal pace. If you are already in the intersection, move to the other side at a normal pace. The flashing signal tells people on the curb not to start crossing, but a person midway across should finish crossing steadily. Running back into traffic, waiting in the middle of the road, and cutting diagonally all keep you exposed longer or put you outside the crosswalk. Drivers should watch for you in the crosswalk and stop behind it so your path stays open until you clear the lane.

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

3. 3. Which vehicles may be driven with a Class D license besides ordinary cars?

   1. An RV, camper, or vehicle towing a travel trailer for personal use
   2. Any commercial tanker carrying placarded hazardous material
   3. A motorcycle with two or three wheels and no endorsement
   4. A single vehicle weighing over 26,001 pounds GVWR
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   An RV, camper, or vehicle towing a travel trailer for personal use. An emergency vehicle, RV, camper, vehicle driven by an active duty member for military purposes, or a vehicle towing a travel trailer being used solely for personal purposes may be driven with a Class D license. A placarded commercial tanker belongs to the Class C and endorsement world, not the personal-use Class D list. Class D covers a single vehicle under 26,001 pounds that may tow trailers up to 10,000 pounds. Personal purpose is the qualifier that keeps the travel trailer inside Class D.

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

4. 4. What shape and color pattern do milepost signs use?

   1. Round signs with black letters on yellow
   2. Diamond signs with black letters on orange
   3. Square signs with white letters on blue
   4. Long rectangles with white letters on green
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   Long rectangles with white letters on green. Milepost signs are long rectangles with white letters on a green background, and their numbers tell how many miles you are from the south or west border of the state. A round yellow design belongs to the railroad advance warning family rather than route mileage markers. Mileposts help you report a crash location precisely when no exit or crossroad is near. Note the number as you pass so a dispatcher can place you on the route.

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and guide signs

5. 5. A special right-turn lane is provided at an intersection where you intend to turn right. What must you use?

   1. The through lane to keep options open
   2. The left lane if it is empty
   3. The special right-turn lane provided there
   4. Any lane as long as you signal early
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   The special right-turn lane provided there. At many busy intersections there are specially designated left and right turn lanes, and a driver who wishes to turn right must use the special right-turn lane. Turning right from a through lane cuts across the path of drivers who positioned themselves in the proper lane. Some intersections provide more than one turn lane, so watch pavement arrows for your row. Enter the turn lane fully rather than straddling the lane line while waiting.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

6. 6. What do the numbers on a North Dakota milepost sign represent?

   1. The exit number for the next interchange
   2. The speed limit for the coming mile
   3. Miles from the south or west border or route origin
   4. The distance to the next service station
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   Miles from the south or west border or route origin. Milepost numbers tell you how many miles you are from the south or west border of the state, or from the origin of the route within the state. They are reference points for maintenance crews and emergency callers, not exit numbers or service distances. Exit numbers and service signs carry their own information, and a milepost never states a speed limit. If you call for help, read the milepost number and the route shield together so the dispatcher can locate you quickly.

   Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and guide signs

7. 7. What does North Dakota require of every driver convicted of DUI, in addition to fines and jail?

   1. A written apology to the arresting officer
   2. A defensive driving class every month
   3. A medical exam by a county doctor
   4. An alcohol evaluation and recommended treatment
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   An alcohol evaluation and recommended treatment. Every convicted offender must submit to a mandatory alcohol addiction evaluation and complete any treatment the evaluation recommends. The requirement is separate from the fine and jail term, so paying the fine does not end the case. An apology letter, monthly defensive driving classes, and a county medical exam are not the conditions the handbook lists. Complete the evaluation promptly after sentencing, because the treatment plan and the license process can run on different schedules.

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

8. 8. Which attitude pattern signals aggressive problem driving?

   1. Careful scanning at every uncontrolled intersection
   2. Patience with slower traffic on two-lane roads
   3. Constant rushing, lane jumping, and the need to get ahead
   4. Planning extra time for a trip in bad weather
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   Constant rushing, lane jumping, and the need to get ahead. Constant rushing, lane jumping, and the need to get ahead indicate problem driving behaviors related to aggression rather than inexperience. Constantly ridiculing and criticizing other drivers and ignoring road signs and regulations round out that attitude list. A teen driver showing these patterns needs consequences tied to driving privileges, not just more road time. Parents should set those consequences before violations occur so expectations are clear.

9. 9. What does correct use of a child restraint require when installing the car seat?

   1. Leaving two inches of movement at the belt path
   2. Placing it loosely so the child can move
   3. Installing it only with the vehicle top tether
   4. Installing it tightly with the safety belt or LATCH system
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   Installing it tightly with the safety belt or LATCH system. Correct use of a child restraint includes installing the car seat tightly in the vehicle with the safety belt or LATCH system and snugly securing the child in the car safety seat. A loose installation lets the seat shift forward in a crash before the belt can hold it. Tug the seat at the belt path after tightening to confirm it stays put. Snug harness straps complete the second half of correct use.

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

10. 10. At what core body temperature is heatstroke considered lethal?

    1. A core temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal
    2. A core temperature of about 100 degrees is lethal
    3. A core temperature of about 104 degrees is lethal
    4. A core temperature of about 110 degrees is lethal
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    A core temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal. Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees and the thermoregulatory system is overwhelmed, and a core body temperature of about 107 degrees is lethal. Children are more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults, and their temperature rises in a quick and deadly manner inside a vehicle. Even great parents can forget a child in the back seat when a routine suddenly changes. Look in the back seat before you lock the vehicle every time.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and heatstroke

11. 11. In dry conditions, how does motorcycle stopping compare with car stopping?

    1. Motorcycles need much longer to stop
    2. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car
    3. Both need exactly the same distance
    4. Motorcycles stop quicker only with a passenger
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    Motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car. A rider ahead can therefore slow in a shorter distance than a following car, which is why three or four seconds of following distance behind a motorcycle gives the rider room to maneuver or stop. The two vehicles do not share one fixed stopping distance, and a passenger is not part of the comparison. Keep the longer gap, especially as traffic bunches near an intersection or a turn.

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

12. 12. Why should the headlights on your vehicle be kept clean for night driving?

    1. Clean lights let you drive at daytime speed
    2. Clean lights eliminate the need to slow down
    3. Clean lights naturally give more light to see hazards
    4. Headlight dirt only matters in falling snow
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    Clean lights naturally give more light to see hazards. Clean the headlights on your vehicle because it will naturally give more light and help you see vehicles and other night hazards better. Dirt does not excuse driving at daytime speed, since you should still be able to stop in the distance your headlights cover. Use headlights from sunset to sunrise and at any other time necessary for safe driving. During inclement weather with visibility under 1,000 feet, headlights are required as well.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

13. 13. Nationally, nearly what share of vehicle heatstroke deaths happens when an unattended child gains access to a vehicle?

    1. Nearly 1 in 10 such deaths nationally
    2. Nearly 3 in 10 such deaths nationally
    3. Nearly 5 in 10 such deaths nationally
    4. Nearly 1 in 100 such deaths nationally
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    Nearly 3 in 10 such deaths nationally. Nearly 3 in 10 heatstroke deaths nationally happen when an unattended child gains access to a vehicle. That figure supports keeping the vehicle locked and the keys out of reach, even at home. A child can enter an unlocked car in a driveway and be unable to get back out. The manual also says never to leave a child alone in a vehicle for any amount of time. The question concerns the child being unattended, not whether the vehicle itself was left unattended.

    Study this in the handbook: Seat belts, child seats and heatstroke

14. 14. What does the skid guidance emphasize about travel speed on slippery surfaces?

    1. Slower speeds are extremely important there
    2. Posted speeds remain safe on any surface
    3. Speed matters only on gravel shoulders
    4. Faster travel restores tire grip quickly
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    Slower speeds are extremely important there. Slower speeds on slippery surfaces are extremely important because most skids result from driving too fast for road conditions on such surfaces. Holding the posted speed on ice treats a fair weather ceiling as a promise of grip that the surface cannot keep. Test traction with gentle braking at low speed before settling into traffic flow. Extra following distance buys back the stopping room that a slick surface takes away.

    Study this in the handbook: Night, winter and deer

15. 15. You miss your Interstate exit. What should you do?

    1. Back up along the shoulder to the exit
    2. Continue to the next exit and return
    3. Use the median crossover to turn around
    4. Stop and wait for a break in traffic
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    Continue to the next exit and return. The handbook says never to back up on the Interstate. If you miss your interchange, go on to the next one and return by the on ramp. Median crossovers are reserved for authorized emergency and maintenance vehicles, so they are not a legal turnaround for ordinary drivers. Stopping in a travel lane or on the shoulder to wait for a gap creates a rear end hazard. The extra miles are the safe price of a missed exit. Watch the guide signs earlier next time and move into the proper lane well before the ramp.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

16. 16. When parallel parking, how far from the vehicle ahead should you stop before backing?

    1. About ten feet away
    2. Bumper to bumper
    3. About two feet away
    4. About six feet away
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    About two feet away. The parallel parking sequence begins with a stop even with the vehicle ahead and about two feet from it. That gap gives the front of your car room to swing toward the curb as you back. Stopping bumper to bumper leaves no clearance for that swing, while ten feet puts your rear end beyond the opening you are trying to enter. Six feet still leaves more gap than the handbook describes. Line up the two front bumpers, hold a two foot gap, then turn the wheel right and back slowly.

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

17. 17. What is the purpose of using a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?

    1. To replace the state supervised driving requirement entirely
    2. To set clear rules that everyone in the family understands
    3. To allow the teen to drive without a permit at home
    4. To set the insurance rate for the family vehicles
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    To set clear rules that everyone in the family understands. Use a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement to determine appropriate rules and guidelines for your teen driver, and to make sure everyone is clear about them. A sample agreement can be found on the state transportation website under the teens and parents education section. The agreement does not replace state law, which sets its own requirements for teen driving. Families still need to determine their other rules and limits and make them very clear from the beginning.

18. 18. What must an operator adjust speed to fit while driving?

    1. Only the posted speed limit.
    2. The weather, traffic conditions, and road condition.
    3. The speed of the fastest vehicle in traffic.
    4. A fixed speed chosen before driving.
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    The weather, traffic conditions, and road condition.. Drivers must adjust speed to fit the weather, traffic conditions, and condition of the road. A posted limit is a maximum for ideal conditions, not a promise that the same speed is safe on ice, loose gravel, ruts, or broken pavement. Matching the fastest vehicle can make a hazard worse, and a speed chosen before the trip cannot account for changing conditions. Scan the surface ahead and reduce speed smoothly when the roadway or traffic requires more control.

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

19. 19. What does the Interstate right of way include for the snowmobile prohibition?

    1. The driving road, median, shoulders, and ditches on either side
    2. Only the paved driving lanes of the Interstate
    3. The rest areas connected to the highway ramps
    4. Frontage roads running beside the main lanes
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    The driving road, median, shoulders, and ditches on either side. Never operate a snowmobile on the right of way of any Interstate highway, and that right of way includes the driving portion of the road, the median, the shoulders, and the ditches on either side. Limiting the ban to paved lanes would invite ditch riding beside high speed traffic, which the rule closes off. Ordinary roads allow ditch travel with traffic flow, but the Interstate corridor is fully excluded. Plan a route that crosses or avoids the Interstate at a lawful public crossing.

20. 20. At what angle should an off-highway vehicle cross a street or highway?

    1. At a shallow 30 degree angle to traffic flow
    2. Parallel to traffic before turning across lanes
    3. At whatever angle the ditch bank provides
    4. At approximately 90 degrees to the highway direction
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    At approximately 90 degrees to the highway direction. Cross streets or highways at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. Come to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled roadway and yield the right of way to all roadway traffic. A shallow angle keeps the machine in the traffic path far longer than a square crossing. When crossing a divided highway, cross only at an intersection with another street or highway.