ND Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. 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
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   A minimum of 50 hours in variable conditions. Applicants under 16 must complete at least 50 hours of supervised practice driving in variable conditions. The manual says this is in addition to formal driver education, so classroom or behind the wheel course hours do not erase the separate practice requirement. The smaller totals and the Interstate only option add restrictions or figures not stated. Keep a supervised log that reflects changing conditions rather than one repeated setting.

2. 2. What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol related violation?

   1. One day
   2. Four days
   3. Ten days
   4. Thirty days
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   Four days. North Dakota specifies four days as the mandatory minimum jail sentence for driving while suspended or revoked after an alcohol related violation. Ten days is connected to a second DUI conviction within seven years, not this separate offense. One day and thirty days do not state the manual's minimum. The useful cue is to connect the suspended or revoked status and prior alcohol violation with the four day floor, while remembering that a fine may also apply.

3. 3. 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
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   At least three feet of space. North Dakota requires the motor vehicle operator to leave a minimum of three feet between the vehicle and bicycle while passing. The two-foot option leaves less room than the stated safety margin, while four and six feet exceed the legal minimum rather than identify it. A useful roadside cue is to picture a full bicycle length of lateral breathing room before moving alongside the rider. Passing also requires safe road and traffic conditions, and the driver should check over the shoulder before returning to normal position. Inclement weather calls for extra room beyond the minimum.

4. 4. 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
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   Proceed through the intersection. Green means go only when the intersection is clear. The driver still has to watch for pedestrians, vehicles that entered late, and any movement that could make proceeding unsafe. A green light is not limited to left turns, and it does not require waiting for a flashing phase. The other traffic does not automatically receive priority simply because it is behind you. Check both sides and continue only after the path is open.

5. 5. 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
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   Move over to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution. When the specified emergency or NDDOT maintenance vehicle is parked with lights flashing, drivers should move to the opposite lane and proceed with due caution. Waiting for an officer is not the ordinary instruction, and sound or normal speed does not create the needed buffer. Turning around is unnecessary and may be unsafe. Identify the lights early, check the opposite lane, signal the move, and maintain a careful pace while passing the work area.

6. 6. When a vehicle begins to hydroplane, what does the North Dakota manual identify as the underlying danger?

   1. The tires ride on water instead of the roadway surface
   2. The tires lose some contact with the roadway because of reduced tread
   3. The engine cannot maintain speed through standing water
   4. The steering becomes heavier because the road is wet
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   The tires ride on water instead of the roadway surface. Hydroplaning means the tires are riding on water rather than maintaining contact with the roadway. That loss of contact can remove steering and braking control, so the driver needs to reduce speed and remain alert in rain. The engine, steering lock, and permanent brake claims describe mechanical failures that the manual does not identify as hydroplaning. A practical cue is that deeper water raises the risk because the tire must clear more water to reach the pavement.

7. 7. What are the minimum age and parental requirement for a North Dakota instruction permit?

   1. At least 15; no parent needed
   2. At least 14; applicants under 18 need parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship
   3. At least 16; parent must ride along to the test
   4. At least 14; parent approval only under 16
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   At least 14; applicants under 18 need parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship. All North Dakota permit applicants must be at least 14 years of age, and applicants under 18 must have parent or legal guardian approval and sponsorship, signed by the father, mother, or legal guardian. The age 15 and 16 choices are too old for the minimum. Sponsorship is required until 18, not just under 16. Applicants must also pass the knowledge examination and visual screening before the permit is issued.

8. 8. What court penalty does North Dakota set for a first DUI conviction with an alcohol concentration of .16% or greater?

   1. $500 fine only
   2. A warning
   3. $2,000 fine and 120 days
   4. At least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment, which may be converted to community service
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   At least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment, which may be converted to community service. A first conviction carries a $500 fine, but if the AC is .16% or greater the minimum is at least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment, and the jail time may be converted to community service. The $500 fine alone understates the penalty at this level. The $2,000 fine with 120 days is the third conviction within seven years. All convicted offenders must also complete an alcohol addiction evaluation.

9. 9. What do wide white stop lines show at an intersection?

   1. Where to begin accelerating through a turn
   2. Where to stop before entering the intersection
   3. The edge of a bicycle lane
   4. A lane reserved for emergency vehicles
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   Where to stop before entering the intersection. Wide white stop lines identify the point where a driver must stop before entering an intersection. Stopping behind the line keeps the crosswalk and the crossing path visible and available. The acceleration, bicycle-lane, and emergency-lane choices describe unrelated markings or uses. If a stop line is present, use it as the first stopping reference; if a crosswalk is also marked, remain behind both rather than rolling forward into pedestrian space.

10. 10. What does a North Dakota Class B license cover?

    1. Any combination vehicle
    2. Motorcycles only
    3. Any single vehicle with a GVWR or gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, towing a vehicle not over 10,000 pounds
    4. Passenger cars only
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    Any single vehicle with a GVWR or gross weight of 26,001 pounds or more, towing a vehicle not over 10,000 pounds. Class B covers any single vehicle with a GVWR or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, and may tow a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds. A Class B holder may also operate Class C and D vehicles but not a Class M motorcycle unless endorsed. Class D covers single vehicles under 26,001 pounds.

11. 11. Your vehicle has trouble on a North Dakota highway. Where should you stop, and how do you show you need help?

    1. Keep driving until the next town
    2. Stop in the travel lane and turn on high beams
    3. Stop in the left lane and wave
    4. Stop on the shoulder and raise your hood
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    Stop on the shoulder and raise your hood. The manual is direct: never stop on the traveled part of the roadway. In an emergency, stop on the shoulder and raise your hood to show that you are having difficulty, which is the signal other drivers and patrol officers recognize. Stopping in a travel lane, in the left lane, or in the road while waving invites a rear-end crash, and driving on with a serious problem can cause a loss of control. Get well onto the shoulder, use your hazard flashers, and stay away from traffic.

12. 12. At an intersection, who must yield when a vehicle is turning left?

    
    1. The left-turning vehicle yields to oncoming traffic
    2. Oncoming traffic must always stop for the left turn
    3. The vehicle behind the turning car has priority over oncoming traffic
    4. The left-turning vehicle may cross first when its signal is on
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    The left-turning vehicle yields to oncoming traffic. A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. The driver should watch for vehicles passing on the right side of a vehicle that is turning left, since that movement can be easy to miss. Oncoming traffic does not automatically stop, and a following vehicle cannot give the turning driver priority. Even a signal for the turn does not justify crossing an occupied path. Check the opposing lane and the area beside the vehicle ahead before beginning the turn.

13. 13. What is the purpose of a two-way center left-turn lane?

    
    1. It is a travel lane for driving straight through
    2. It is a passing lane for through traffic
    3. It is a standing lane for temporary parking
    4. It is for left-turning vehicles in either direction
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    It is for left-turning vehicles in either direction. A center lane marked for two-way left turns is shared by vehicles preparing to turn left from either direction. It is not designed for passing, temporary parking, or continuing straight through the roadway. The passing and through-travel choices are especially risky because they place drivers in a lane intended for opposing turning movements. Use the center lane briefly for the left-turn maneuver, check for conflicting traffic, and return to the normal travel lane once the turn is complete.

14. 14. Under North Dakota's farm exemption, what may a 15 year old drive?

    1. Nothing until age 16
    2. Any truck anywhere in the state
    3. A commercial tractor trailer
    4. A farm vehicle within 150 miles of the farm, up to 50,000 pounds, when hauling agricultural products or supplies
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    A farm vehicle within 150 miles of the farm, up to 50,000 pounds, when hauling agricultural products or supplies. Under the farm exemption on a Class D license, a 15 year old may drive a farm vehicle within 150 miles of the driver's farm, having a gross weight of not more than 50,000 pounds, when transporting agricultural products or farm supplies. The exemption is limited to farm use; the same vehicle used for hire needs a commercial license and an adult driver.

15. 15. What do regulatory signs do?

    1. Give mandatory instructions to the driver
    2. Suggest scenic destinations without legal effect
    3. Warn only about animals at night
    4. Show the distance to the state border
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    Give mandatory instructions to the driver. Regulatory signs control traffic and give instructions that drivers are required to follow. That makes them different from guide signs, which provide directional or service information, and from warning signs, which alert drivers to hazards. A regulatory sign is not merely a scenic suggestion, an animal warning, or a mileage marker. When reading one, identify the action it commands or prohibits and comply before continuing, because the sign governs how traffic may use that roadway.

16. 16. What does the orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle or towed piece of equipment tell you?

    1. It marks a vehicle that may travel only on an Interstate
    2. It is carrying hazardous materials and must be passed quickly
    3. It is a school vehicle that requires an immediate stop
    4. It is traveling 25 mph or less, so slow down and use caution
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    It is traveling 25 mph or less, so slow down and use caution. The orange triangle with a red reflective border identifies a slow-moving vehicle or equipment traveling at 25 miles per hour or less. That low speed creates a large closing-speed difference, so reduce your speed and stay ready for an unexpected turn or lane movement. The hazardous-material choice assigns the emblem a meaning the manual does not give it. The school-vehicle choice confuses this marker with school bus warnings, while the Interstate choice invents a roadway restriction. When the triangle appears ahead, treat the vehicle as slow and leave enough room to react.

17. 17. If windshield wipers fail while driving in rain or snow, what does the manual advise?

    1. Stop in the travel lane and wait for the wipers to restart
    2. Speed up to reach a sheltered location before visibility worsens
    3. Slow down and use the side window to see while leaving the roadway
    4. Continue at the same speed while relying on headlights alone
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    Slow down and use the side window to see while leaving the roadway. A wiper failure in rain or snow can quickly make forward vision unsafe. The manual advises slowing down, using the driver's side window to see as the vehicle leaves the roadway, and getting out of the traffic path. Speeding up or continuing at the same pace increases exposure to poor visibility, while stopping in a travel lane creates a new collision hazard. Reduce speed smoothly, signal when possible, and move off the roadway as soon as it is safe.

18. 18. 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
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    In the direction shown by the arrow only. A One Way sign means traffic on that particular road flows only in the arrow's direction. The clear-center option would permit opposing movement and defeats the one-way control. Shoulder position and daylight do not change the sign's instruction. Follow the arrow even when no other vehicle is visible, and watch for lane markings or turn restrictions that apply at the same location. A simple cue is to read the arrow as the permitted travel direction for every vehicle entering that road.

19. 19. What roadway change does this divided-highway warning show?

    
    1. The median or divided highway begins and traffic is separated
    2. The median ends and opposing traffic shares one lane
    3. A three-way intersection replaces the highway
    4. U-turns are required across the median
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    The median or divided highway begins and traffic is separated. The warning shows that a median or divided highway begins and traffic becomes separated. The median-ending option describes a different sign, while an intersection or required U-turn is not implied. Adjust your lane position as the roadway divides, follow the channelized path, and never cross the median simply to change direction. The split arrows provide a strong visual cue: opposing streams are being separated, so each direction follows its own side of the highway.

20. 20. What does this red and white sign tell a driver about the road section ahead?

    
    1. The driver may enter only to pass a stopped vehicle
    2. The roadway becomes a parking zone
    3. The driver is prohibited from entering a restricted road section
    4. The road is open only to bicycles
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    The driver is prohibited from entering a restricted road section. Do Not Enter prohibits the driver from entering the restricted road section. It commonly protects an opposing direction, a closed entrance, or another area where entry would be unsafe. The passing option still involves entering and therefore violates the instruction. Nothing in the sign design creates parking permission or limits the roadway to bicycles. Treat the message as an immediate entry restriction, then locate a lawful route or turn around only where traffic conditions allow it safely.