ND Permit Practice Test 2

All 20 questions in test 2

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1. 1. 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
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   Six months or until age 18, whichever comes first. An applicant who is 16 or 17 must hold the instruction permit for six months or until turning 18, whichever comes first, before completing or waiving the road test. Three months is too short, while twelve months ignores the separate rule for this age group. The age 21 choice has no connection to the permit period. Pair the six month period with the age 18 endpoint when remembering the requirement.

2. 2. Under North Dakota's DUI law, how many separate penalty processes can affect your driving privileges?

   1. Only a court conviction
   2. Only an administrative license action
   3. None until a third offense
   4. Two: an administrative license penalty and a court conviction penalty
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   Two: an administrative license penalty and a court conviction penalty. There are two separate penalties under the North Dakota DUI law: an administrative license penalty and a court conviction penalty, and driving privileges may be suspended through either or both. If convicted in court, the driver also faces mandatory fines and jail on top of losing the license. Neither process waits for a third offense. Every convicted offender must also complete an alcohol addiction evaluation and any recommended treatment.

3. 3. A North Dakota permit holder is practicing in a sedan with a supervisor beside them. May a friend ride in the front seat too?

   1. Yes, if the friend is licensed
   2. Yes, if the friend wears a seat belt
   3. No, only the supervising driver and the permit holder may be in front, unless the vehicle has only a front seat
   4. Yes, on rural roads only
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   No, only the supervising driver and the permit holder may be in front, unless the vehicle has only a front seat. North Dakota says an individual other than the supervising driver and the permit holder may not be in the front seat, unless the vehicle has only a front seat, in which case the supervisor must sit next to the permit holder. A sedan has a back seat, so the friend must ride there. Being licensed or belted does not change the rule, and there is no rural road exception.

4. 4. What must North Dakota motorists do when a motorcyclist or bicyclist gives a hand signal?

   1. Sound the horn to acknowledge it
   2. Recognize the signal and give them enough space to make the move
   3. Pass immediately before they turn
   4. Ignore it, since only vehicle signals count
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   Recognize the signal and give them enough space to make the move. Motorcyclists and bicyclists often signal turns and stops with their arms, and the manual says motorists must be able to recognize those hand signals and give the rider sufficient space to complete the signaled move. Honking can startle a rider, passing before the turn cuts across their path, and ignoring the signal treats a legal signal as if it did not exist. Read the arm, slow down, and hold back until the rider has finished the maneuver.

5. 5. Where must an open alcohol container be placed in a North Dakota vehicle?

   1. Under the front passenger seat
   2. In a locked glove compartment
   3. In the trunk
   4. In a cup holder if the driver does not drink
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   In the trunk. North Dakota's open container rule requires open containers to be placed in the trunk. The rule applies even when the driver is not drinking, so a cup holder is not a lawful workaround. A glove compartment or space under a seat is also not the location stated by the manual. The easy memory cue is that the container must be separated from the passenger area, with the trunk serving that purpose.

6. 6. At a flashing red signal, what must happen before your vehicle proceeds?

   1. Stop, then proceed when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles
   2. Slow to walking speed and continue without stopping
   3. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left
   4. Wait for the signal to become a steady green light
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   Stop, then proceed when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles. North Dakota treats a flashing red indication like a stop sign. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, then check for pedestrians and vehicles before moving. The choice about slowing without stopping misses the required action, while waiting for steady green would unnecessarily hold traffic because the signal permits movement after the stop and a clear intersection. A useful cue is to read the red flash as STOP first, then look in every direction before entering.

7. 7. What is Alive at 25, according to the North Dakota manual?

   1. A driving simulator test
   2. A 4.5 hour interactive program for drivers under 25 that focuses on behavior and responsibility
   3. A state insurance discount
   4. A motorcycle safety course
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   A 4.5 hour interactive program for drivers under 25 that focuses on behavior and responsibility. Alive at 25 is a highly interactive 4.5 hour program targeted toward drivers under the age of 25 that helps young drivers take greater responsibility for their driving. Where driver education teaches car handling and state law, Alive at 25 focuses on behavior and decision making. Approved courses in North Dakota can also earn an insurance discount and point reduction.

8. 8. How often does the North Dakota manual tell a new driver to check the mirrors?

   1. Every 6 to 8 seconds
   2. Once a minute
   3. Only before turning
   4. Every 30 seconds
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   Every 6 to 8 seconds. Keep your eyes moving and use your mirrors to check around and behind the vehicle every 6 to 8 seconds, keep at least a 3 to 4 second space between your vehicle and others, and stay centered in your lane. Avoid the no zone around trucks and buses, roughly 15 feet on all sides; if you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you.

9. 9. At a yield sign, what must a driver do before entering the intersection?

   1. Accelerate through before cross traffic reaches the junction
   2. Stop at the sign every time, even when the intersection is empty
   3. Yield the right of way, slowing and stopping if necessary
   4. Yield only to vehicles coming from the left
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   Yield the right of way, slowing and stopping if necessary. A yield sign requires the driver to give priority to other traffic and to slow down, stopping if necessary. It is not an automatic full-stop command in every situation, so the empty-intersection choice adds a condition the sign does not require. Speeding through defeats the purpose, and yielding only to left-side traffic overlooks vehicles approaching from other directions and pedestrians. Reduce speed early, scan the full intersection, and enter only when the right of way is clear.

10. 10. When can a North Dakota driver get a temporary restricted license after an alcohol suspension?

    1. After at least 30 days of suspension, or after 14 days if in the 24/7 Sobriety Program
    2. Never
    3. After one year
    4. Immediately
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    After at least 30 days of suspension, or after 14 days if in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. A temporary restricted license can be issued after serving at least 30 days of suspension, or after serving at least 14 days if the driver participates in the 24/7 Sobriety Program, and only if there has been no refusal or more than one alcohol or drug violation in the past 7 years. Participation in the 24/7 program is required until the driver is one year violation free.

11. 11. What does a yellow warning sign showing an intersection ahead tell you?

    
    1. A passing lane is guaranteed ahead
    2. The road is closed to all vehicles
    3. Parking is required on the shoulder
    4. Vehicles may be entering the flow of traffic
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    Vehicles may be entering the flow of traffic. Intersection warning signs alert you to traffic that may enter your path from another roadway. Reduce your speed as needed, scan for vehicles approaching from the sides, and be ready to yield under the applicable right of way rule. A closure, parking requirement, or guaranteed passing lane is not conveyed by this warning. The practical cue is to search the side roads before reaching the intersection, especially where sight distance is limited by terrain, buildings, or vegetation.

12. 12. Where is the pennant shaped no passing warning sign normally placed?

    
    1. In the center of every intersection
    2. Only above the traffic signal
    3. On the roof of the nearest vehicle
    4. On the left hand side of the road
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    On the left hand side of the road. North Dakota describes two no pass sign shapes and locations. The rectangular version is placed on the right, while the pennant shaped warning sign is found on the left side of the road. Therefore, the left side is the identifying placement in this item. The sign is not an overhead traffic signal, a vehicle marking, or an intersection fixture. When you see it, treat the roadway as a no passing area and wait for a legal, clearly marked opportunity before overtaking.

13. 13. What should a driver do when approaching or passing a stranded vehicle with flashing hazard lights?

    1. Yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to the vehicle
    2. Stop in the travel lane until the vehicle is removed
    3. Pass on the shoulder without slowing
    4. Maintain speed beside the vehicle
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    Yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to the vehicle. A driver approaching or passing a stranded vehicle with flashing hazard lights should yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to that vehicle. This creates separation for people who may be outside the vehicle or working near it. Stopping in a travel lane creates a new hazard, and using the shoulder at speed does not provide the required cautious response. If the only safe lane is adjacent, proceed cautiously and reduce speed. Look ahead for the flashing lights and plan the lane change early.

14. 14. 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
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    Reduce speed before entering the turn. A turn warning identifies a change in roadway direction that deserves extra preparation. The manual says these signs give time to reduce speed before entering the turn, so braking should be completed early and the vehicle should remain controlled. Maintaining speed ignores the caution, using the shoulder is unsafe and unauthorized, and the sign says nothing about passing. Watch for an advisory speed plaque beneath the warning sign and use it as a planning cue rather than a target that must be exceeded.

15. 15. A North Dakota license applicant has a history of seizures. When may the applicant still be licensed?

    1. After no seizures for at least six consecutive months, with a required medical examination
    2. Never
    3. After one seizure-free week
    4. Only with a doctor riding along
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    After no seizures for at least six consecutive months, with a required medical examination. North Dakota lists conditions that bar a license, including those causing blackouts, seizures, fainting spells, or other lapses of consciousness. The exception applies when the person has had no seizures for at least six consecutive months and is willing to submit to the required medical examination. A single seizure-free week is far too short, and a doctor riding along is not an option. The answer is not never, because of this exception.

16. 16. A slow-moving vehicle emblem is mounted on a farm vehicle. At about what speed is that vehicle traveling?

    1. 35 miles per hour or less
    2. 25 miles per hour or less
    3. 45 miles per hour or less
    4. 55 miles per hour or less
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    25 miles per hour or less. The emblem signals that the vehicle or equipment is moving at 25 miles per hour or less. That figure is the useful clue when deciding how quickly traffic will catch it and how much time a pass may require. Choosing 35, 45, or 55 miles per hour raises the expected speed beyond the manual's stated threshold and could lead you to approach too fast. A tractor displaying the triangle may still turn or occupy the roadway, so slow down, observe its movement, and pass only when the road is clear and the maneuver is legal.

17. 17. How much following time should a driver normally keep as a cushion?

    1. No space if traffic is moving slowly
    2. One second in every condition
    3. Exactly ten car lengths
    4. At least three seconds
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    At least three seconds. The manual uses a three second rule to measure a following cushion. Pick a fixed object, begin counting when the vehicle ahead passes it, and make sure your own vehicle reaches that spot no sooner than one thousand and three. One second is too little for ordinary reaction time, car lengths change with speed, and slow traffic still requires room to stop. Add four or more seconds when roads are slippery, a motorcycle or trailer is involved, or your view is blocked.

18. 18. What does a yellow traffic signal warn a driver about?

    1. The signal is acting like a stop sign
    2. The light is changing from green to red
    3. Cross traffic must yield without checking
    4. The light grants a protected turn
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    The light is changing from green to red. A yellow indication warns that the signal is changing from green to red. A driver should judge whether stopping can be done safely and avoid treating the remaining yellow time as an invitation to accelerate. The stop sign choice belongs to a red indication, while the other options invent priority that yellow does not grant. Use the color as a transition cue: ease off the accelerator, scan the intersection, and stop when a safe stop is available.

19. 19. What should you do when another driver ignores a right of way rule?

    1. Insist on proceeding because your priority is legal
    2. Drive defensively and be ready to yield
    3. Accelerate to punish the other driver
    4. Turn off your lights and continue unseen
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    Drive defensively and be ready to yield. North Dakota tells drivers to remain defensive because other operators may ignore right of way rules. Being legally entitled to proceed does not protect you from a collision if another vehicle fails to yield. Insisting on priority, accelerating in anger, or becoming less visible increases danger rather than controlling it. Scan for the other driver’s position and likely movement, ease off when necessary, and preserve a path to escape. The safest priority is avoiding impact while respecting the rule that normally governs the intersection.

20. 20. What must you do when an emergency vehicle uses lights or a siren?

    
    1. Follow it closely through the next signal
    2. Stop in the middle of the intersection
    3. Stop along the right hand curb or edge until it passes
    4. Continue normally if your lane is open
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    Stop along the right hand curb or edge until it passes. When an emergency or law enforcement vehicle is displaying the specified lights or using its siren, North Dakota requires an immediate stop along the right hand curb or road edge. Remain stopped until the vehicle has passed. The middle of an intersection is specifically unsafe, and an open lane does not cancel the duty to yield. Following the emergency vehicle can interfere with its movement. As soon as the warning is heard or seen, check the right side and stop where you will not block the intersection.