ND Permit Practice Test 19

All 20 questions in test 19

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1. 1. 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
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   It does not automatically go back to zero. The points total does not automatically go back to zero when the cancellation requirements are fulfilled. Expecting an instant reset ignores the separate point reduction rules, which remove one point for each three-month period without new points and three points for a driver improvement course. A cancelled minor is treated as never having had a permit or license before. Plan driving after reinstatement around the points that remain on the record.

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

2. 2. When turning left from a two-way road onto another two-way road, where should the vehicle begin the turn?

   1. Beside the right curb before the corner
   2. In the oncoming lane well before the turn
   3. As close to the centerline as possible
   4. From the parking lane when it is empty
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   As close to the centerline as possible. Begin as close to the centerline as possible and finish the maneuver as the diagram shows when crossing onto another two-way street. Starting beside the right curb makes the vehicle cross its own through lane and invites a following driver to pass on the left into conflict. Hold the centerline position while yielding to oncoming traffic. Enter the cross road without cutting its near corner or swinging into the far lanes.

   Study this in the handbook: Following distance, lane changes and headlights

3. 3. Four vehicles reach a four-way stop at different times. Which one goes first?

   1. The one on the right
   2. The one that stopped first
   3. The one on the left
   4. The largest vehicle
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   The one that stopped first. At a four-way stop the vehicle that stops first goes first. The right-hand rule applies when two vehicles arrive at approximately the same time, not when there is a clear gap in arrival. Size has no effect on the order. If another driver goes out of turn, yield rather than argue, because preventing a crash matters more than being correct. Watch the front wheels of the other cars settle and note which one stopped before you, then move only when the path is clear.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

4. 4. How should mirrors be used to drive safely on the Interstate?

   1. Check only the inside mirror hourly
   2. Know what is behind you as well as in front
   3. Check mirrors only when changing lanes
   4. Ignore traffic behind you at cruising speed
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   Know what is behind you as well as in front. To drive safely on the Interstate, be alert and use your mirrors so that you know what is behind you as well as what is in front of you. Ignoring traffic behind leaves you blind to a fast vehicle closing in your lane before a lane change. When changing lanes, use turn signals and make sure the lane is clear first. Do not cut back into the right lane too quickly after passing another vehicle.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

5. 5. What does North Dakota law forbid a vehicle owner to permit regarding insurance?

   1. Driving the vehicle without a liability policy
   2. Lending the vehicle to a licensed relative
   3. Renewing registration before the due date
   4. Carrying proof of insurance in the vehicle
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   Driving the vehicle without a liability policy. Vehicle owners shall not permit a vehicle to be driven without a policy of liability insurance, and as a driver you should be sure the vehicle you are driving is properly insured. The rule binds the owner who lends the car, not only the person behind the wheel that day. Operating uninsured brings a 150 dollar fine for a first violation and 300 dollars for a second within three years. Check the policy before borrowing any vehicle for a trip.

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

6. 6. What does a green arrow permit, assuming the path is clear?

   1. The movement shown by the arrow
   2. Every movement through the intersection
   3. A turn without yielding to anyone
   4. A U turn even where prohibited
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   The movement shown by the arrow. A green arrow permits entry into the intersection for the movement indicated by that arrow, but it does not make every direction legal. The driver must still yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection. Therefore, the broad claim about every movement and the claim that no yielding is needed both add permissions the signal does not grant. A U turn remains governed by signs and roadway rules. Read the arrow direction, scan the path, and complete only that movement.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

7. 7. How do teen passengers affect crash numbers for a teen driver?

   1. Passengers lower crashes by watching the road
   2. Only siblings change the crash risk at all
   3. As passengers increase, teen crashes increase
   4. Passengers matter only after midnight hours
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   As passengers increase, teen crashes increase. For teen drivers, as the number of passengers increases, teen crashes increase. Driving is a new skill for teens, and passengers can intentionally or unintentionally encourage a friend to speed, show off, or stop paying attention. Distractions listed for the learning period include music, cell phones, pets, and passengers, best left at home while a teen is learning. Parents should set passenger limits in a family driving agreement and enforce them with stated consequences.

8. 8. How many points are removed if a driver completes an approved driver improvement course?

   1. Three points come off the driver record
   2. One point for each month of the course
   3. Five points regardless of the violations
   4. No points until a hearing approves them
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   Three points come off the driver record. The point total can be reduced by three points if the driver completes an approved driver improvement course such as a defensive driving course. One point also comes off for every three-month period during which no points are recorded against the record. A separate option lets a person attend a course in lieu of points for violations assigned five or less points, once every 12 months. That in-lieu option may not be combined with the three point reduction.

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

9. 9. What warning does the manual give about four-wheel drive vehicles on slippery roads?

   1. They cannot be driven on icy roads.
   2. They can give drivers a false sense of security.
   3. Their brakes stop working on wet pavement.
   4. They always skid sooner than other vehicles.
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   They can give drivers a false sense of security.. Four-wheel drive vehicles can give drivers a false sense of security on slippery roads. Power to all four wheels may help a vehicle start or move, but it does not remove the need for slower speeds or make ice harmless. The manual does not ban four-wheel-drive vehicles from icy roads, say that their brakes stop working on wet pavement, or claim that they always skid sooner than other vehicles. Treat the extra traction as limited help and preserve a careful speed.

   Study this in the handbook: Night, winter and deer

10. 10. What does rain do to driving risk on a roadway?

    1. Improves tire grip shortly after the first minute
    2. Makes following distances less important
    3. Cleans oil from the road within seconds
    4. It reduces visibility and raises skid risk
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    It reduces visibility and raises skid risk. Rain reduces visibility and increases the possibility of a dangerous skid, so slow down and be alert. When water on the roadway becomes deeper, hydroplaning occurs as tires ride on the water and not on the roadway surface. A hard surface roadway is very slippery just after rain begins, when water mixes with road dirt and oil. Extra following distance covers the longer stop a wet surface demands.

    Study this in the handbook: Night, winter and deer

11. 11. Why can an approaching tractor-trailer seem to be moving more slowly than it really is?

    1. Its headlights are mounted unusually high.
    2. Its engine sound carries poorly on highways.
    3. Its trailer reflects the sky at a distance.
    4. Its large size makes its speed deceptive.
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    Its large size makes its speed deceptive.. The manual warns that a tractor-trailer can appear to be traveling more slowly than its actual speed because of its large size. That visual mistake is especially dangerous when a driver is deciding whether there is time to cross an intersection in front of the truck. Headlight height, engine sound, and reflected sky are not the reasons given. Give the approaching truck more time and judge its closing movement against fixed objects instead of relying on its apparent speed.

    Study this in the handbook: Move over and crash reporting

12. 12. A 14-year-old holds a North Dakota instruction permit. Whose Class D vehicle may that permit cover?

    1. Any vehicle owned by a family friend who lives nearby and consents.
    2. A rented vehicle from a local agency with a full insurance policy.
    3. A parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle vehicle.
    4. A coworker's vehicle.
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    A parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle vehicle.. At age 14 or 15, an instruction permit covers operation of a Class D noncommercial vehicle belonging to a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle. A family friend's consent does not add that owner to the listed group. A rental agency and a coworker are also outside the ownership relationships named by the manual. The rule concerns who owns the vehicle, not whether the owner lives nearby, provides insurance, or agrees to lend it.

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

13. 13. What does the crosswalk guidance say about positioning your stopped vehicle?

    1. Do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle
    2. Block half the crosswalk if hurried
    3. Stop on the lines to see traffic better
    4. Leave only the rear bumper across it
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    Do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle. Crosswalk lines mark where pedestrians will walk, and the guidance is direct: do not block the crosswalk with your vehicle. Stopping on the lines for a better view forces walkers, wheelchair users, and parents with strollers into the traffic lane around your bumper. When a stop line is paired with crosswalk lines, stop before crossing the stop line. Back up is not an option in traffic, so judge the stopping point on approach.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

14. 14. A rural road has a gravel surface and no speed sign. What maximum speed does North Dakota set for that road?

    1. 45 miles per hour
    2. 50 miles per hour
    3. 65 miles per hour
    4. 55 miles per hour
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    55 miles per hour. Gravel, dirt, and loose surface roads carry a 55 mile per hour maximum in North Dakota unless a lower or higher number is posted. The figure reflects the reduced traction on a loose surface, where tires cannot grip as firmly as they do on pavement. Forty five and fifty are not the handbook figure for these roads, and sixty five belongs to rural paved two lane highways that are posted for it. Check the shoulder material before you speed up, because a gravel road can change character within a few miles.

    Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

15. 15. North Dakota prohibits coasting on a downgrade in which situation?

    1. With the windows rolled down
    2. With the headlights on low beam
    3. With a passenger in the front seat
    4. With the gears or transmission in neutral
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    With the gears or transmission in neutral. The handbook prohibits the driver of any motor vehicle from coasting on a downgrade with the gears or transmission in neutral. A truck or bus driver may not coast with the clutch disengaged. In neutral, the engine no longer helps control speed, so the brakes must absorb the entire load and can overheat on a long hill. Windows, headlights, and passengers have nothing to do with the rule. Select a lower gear before the descent and let engine braking help hold a steady speed. If the brakes begin to fade, find a safe place to stop.

16. 16. You park facing uphill on a street with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    1. Toward the center of the road.
    2. Away from the shoulder.
    3. Toward the shoulder.
    4. Straight ahead along the slope.
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    Toward the shoulder.. For uphill parking where there is no curb, turn the front wheels toward the shoulder. That direction gives a rolling vehicle a safer path away from the roadway. Uphill parking beside a curb uses wheels turned away from the curb, while downhill parking beside a curb uses wheels turned toward it. The choices aimed at the center of the road or away from the shoulder do not match the curbless uphill rule, and straight wheels are not the handbook's hill-parking position.

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

17. 17. A train has just cleared a crossing with more than one track. What should you check before you proceed?

    1. Whether the gate has started to rise
    2. Whether the crossing lights turned green
    3. Whether the first train has left the county
    4. Whether a second train is approaching
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    Whether a second train is approaching. At a crossing with multiple tracks, another train can come from the opposite direction after the first one clears. The sign below the crossbuck tells you how many tracks are present, but the sign does not prove that all of them are clear. Look and listen again before you move onto the second set. Waiting only for a gate to rise or for lights to change is not enough, and a train does not have to leave the county before the next one can appear. Treat every track as live and check each direction.

    Study this in the handbook: Skids, blowouts, equipment failure and railroad crossings

18. 18. What does North Dakota law say about a person under 21 and alcoholic beverages?

    1. Only purchasing them is prohibited
    2. Purchasing, consuming, or possessing them is prohibited
    3. Possession is allowed if a parent is present
    4. Consumption is allowed on private property
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    Purchasing, consuming, or possessing them is prohibited. The handbook states that persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages. The rule covers all three actions rather than only a sale at a store, and it does not create a private property exception or a parent present exception in the text. A young person who holds a can at a party is therefore in violation even without buying it. Set the expectation before a gathering, because possession is enough to trigger the rule.

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

19. 19. A ball rolls onto the street from between parked cars. What should that tell a driver?

    1. A child might be chasing the ball into the street
    2. The ball will stop before reaching your lane path
    3. A pedestrian crossing is located just ahead there
    4. Children are playing safely behind the parked cars
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    A child might be chasing the ball into the street. Drivers must always be on the lookout for pedestrians and be alert for children at play, because a ball rolling onto the street tells you a child might be chasing it. Assuming the child stays hidden behind parked cars ignores the reason the ball escaped the yard in the first place. Your reactions in that second might save a life, so lift off the accelerator and cover the brake. Scan the gaps between vehicles for small legs before passing the spot.

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

20. 20. Where may a licensed driver operate a registered off-highway vehicle under the listed allowances?

    1. On any Interstate shoulder during daylight
    2. Inside a controlled-access right of way freely
    3. On a gravel, dirt, or loose surface roadway
    4. On sidewalks through a business district
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    On a gravel, dirt, or loose surface roadway. A licensed driver may operate a registered off-highway vehicle on a gravel, dirt, or loose surface roadway, and on a paved highway designated and posted at a speed not exceeding 55 miles per hour. An Interstate shoulder remains a controlled-access right of way, which is barred except in emergencies. All such vehicles on those roadways must meet the equipment requirements in state law. Cross highways at about 90 degrees after stopping and yielding to traffic.