ND Permit Practice Test 5

All 20 questions in test 5

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1. 1. At what point total does North Dakota move to suspend a driver's license?

   1. 12 or more points
   2. 6 points
   3. 20 points
   4. Any points at all
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   12 or more points. Points are added to the driver's record normally within 10 days of a conviction, and when the record reveals a total of 12 or more points the driver is informed that the authorities intend to suspend the license, with the right to an administrative hearing. Points drop by one for every three month period without new points, and by three for completing an approved driver improvement course.

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

2. 2. How should you position your vehicle before making a right turn at an intersection?

   1. Stay as far right as possible and turn close to the right curb
   2. Approach beside the centerline and turn wide
   3. Enter the left lane before turning right
   4. Use the shoulder as the normal turning path
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   Stay as far right as possible and turn close to the right curb. For a right turn, approach as far to the right as possible and complete the turn close to the right curb. This positioning makes the intended movement clear and reduces the chance of drifting into another lane. A centerline approach is associated with different turning situations, while the left lane and shoulder choices create unnecessary conflicts. Before turning, check for pedestrians, signal continuously, and keep the vehicle under control through the corner.

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

3. 3. Why does a roundabout have an apron around its center island?

   1. To provide a place for vehicles to stop before entering
   2. To mark the edge of the center island for passenger vehicles
   3. To provide a separate lane for entering traffic
   4. To provide extra room for the rear wheels of large trucks
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   To provide extra room for the rear wheels of large trucks. Roundabouts are designed to accommodate all vehicle types, including truck and trailer combinations. To assist large trucks, the center island includes an apron to accommodate the rear wheels of the vehicle. The apron is not a waiting area before entry, an extra entry lane, or simply an edge marker for passenger cars. When you share a roundabout with a large truck, stay in your lane, do not pass it, and assume it needs all available space.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

4. 4. On a two-lane road with two solid yellow center lines, when may you cross the center line?

   
   1. To pass a slow farm vehicle
   2. Whenever no traffic is coming
   3. Never, for any reason
   4. Only as part of a left turn
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   Only as part of a left turn. Two solid yellow lines on a two-lane road mean no passing in either direction. Crossing the center line is permitted only as part of a left-turn maneuver. A clear road ahead or a slow vehicle does not make passing across double solid lines legal. Saying the lines can never be crossed is also wrong, because a left turn across them is allowed. With one solid and one broken line, the solid side likewise may be crossed only to turn left.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

5. 5. An oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane. What should you do first?

   1. Swerve left into the oncoming lane
   2. Slow down and flash your headlights
   3. Speed up to get past it quickly
   4. Stop in your lane and wait
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   Slow down and flash your headlights. If an oncoming vehicle crosses into your lane, slow down and try to warn the other driver by flashing your headlights. If the vehicle keeps coming, pull as far to the right as possible. If a collision could still happen, steer off the road to the right when conditions permit, or stop on the far right shoulder. Moving left into the other lane is not the handbook's advice.

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

6. 6. During what hours must a 15 year old with a restricted Class D license have a supervising adult present?

   1. From 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. on weekends only
   2. From 6:00 p.m. until midnight every day
   3. From the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
   4. From sunset until sunrise with no stated exceptions
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   From the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.. A 15 year old with a restricted Class D license may not operate without a parent, legal guardian, or adult at least 18 during the period beginning at the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and ending at 5:00 a.m. Direct travel to work, an official school activity, or a religious activity is the stated exception. The other time windows change the start or end point. Remember later of sunset or 9:00 p.m., then 5:00 a.m.

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

7. 7. When may a driver travel 65 miles per hour on a rural paved two lane highway?

   1. Whenever the driver is passing
   2. Whenever the road is dry
   3. When that speed is posted
   4. Only between sunrise and sunset
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   When that speed is posted. The 65 mile maximum applies on a rural paved two lane highway only when the highway is posted for that speed. Dry pavement, a passing maneuver, and daylight do not create an exception to the posting requirement. Even a posted 65 remains a maximum, so poor visibility or traffic can require a slower pace. Look for the sign before treating this road category as a 65 mile roadway.

   Study this in the handbook: North Dakota speed limits

8. 8. Traffic in a North Dakota roundabout travels:

   1. Clockwise around the center island
   2. Counter-clockwise around the center island
   3. Straight across the center island
   4. In alternating directions chosen by each driver
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   Counter-clockwise around the center island. A roundabout is built around a center island, and vehicles circulate counter-clockwise. That consistent direction lets entering drivers identify the circulating stream and yield appropriately. Clockwise travel would put vehicles into the wrong flow, while driving across the island is not the normal path for passenger vehicles. Individual drivers cannot choose alternating directions without creating conflicts. Approach slowly, yield to traffic already circulating, stay in your lane, and leave at the intended exit after completing the required movement.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of way rules

9. 9. Whose vehicles may a 15 year old operate with a restricted Class D operator's license?

   1. Only a vehicle registered to the state
   2. Any vehicle owned by a licensed adult
   3. Only a vehicle owned by a driving school
   4. A parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle
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   A parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle. The restricted Class D license at age 15 limits the driver to vehicles belonging to a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle. It does not open the privilege to every licensed adult's vehicle, and the manual does not limit it to school or state vehicles. The family relationship list is the key cue. Check the vehicle's connection to one of those listed relatives before the young driver operates it.

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

10. 10. 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. The Do Not Enter sign prohibits the driver from entering a restricted road section. The passing option still involves entering and therefore violates the instruction. Nothing in the sign creates parking permission or limits the roadway to bicycles. Treat the message as an immediate entry restriction: do not drive into that section, and find a lawful route instead, turning around only where traffic conditions allow it safely and the law permits.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and guide signs

11. 11. 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.

    Study this in the handbook: DUI license suspensions and court penalties

12. 12. You approach this octagonal sign with no stop line or crosswalk. Where should you stop?

    
    1. As near as possible before the intersection where traffic can be seen safely
    2. After entering the intersection
    3. Only at the nearest driveway
    4. At the next marked crosswalk
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    As near as possible before the intersection where traffic can be seen safely. A stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk area. When neither marking exists, the driver should stop as near as possible before the intersection while retaining a safe view of approaching traffic from every direction. Stopping after entering the intersection defeats the protective purpose of the sign. A driveway is not the controlling reference point, and waiting for a later crosswalk places the vehicle beyond the required stopping location. The practical cue is complete stop first, then scan before proceeding.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and guide signs

13. 13. What revocation range follows refusal of an alcohol concentration test or roadside preliminary breath test in North Dakota?

    1. 180 days to three years
    2. 30 days to 90 days
    3. One year only
    4. Five years to life
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    180 days to three years. Refusing either listed test leads to a license revocation ranging from 180 days to three years. The manual treats refusal of an alcohol concentration test and refusal of a roadside preliminary breath test alike for this stated range. A one year only result is too rigid, and the shorter range does not reflect the rule. The memory cue is the paired testing options followed by the same 180 day to three year consequence.

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

14. 14. What is the fine for a first violation of operating an uninsured motor vehicle in North Dakota?

    1. $100
    2. $500
    3. $300
    4. $150
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    $150. The first uninsured motor vehicle violation carries a $150 fine. A $300 fine applies to a second or subsequent violation within three years, so selecting it confuses repeat conduct with the initial offense. The remaining amounts are not the manual's listed first violation penalty. Also remember that the consequence can include license suspension and a later proof of liability insurance restriction, making the insurance requirement more than a paperwork detail.

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

15. 15. What do signs with white symbols on a brown background point out?

    1. Motorist services such as gas and food
    2. Work zones ahead
    3. Recreational areas
    4. Directions and distances to cities
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    Recreational areas. Recreational area signs are rectangular, with white symbols on a brown background. Blue signs with white symbols are service signs, such as gas, food, telephone, and hospital, so the two are easy to mix up. Orange signs belong to work zones, and green signs with white letters give directions and distances. Learning the color code lets you understand what kind of information a guide sign carries before you can read it.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and arrows

16. 16. What makes a passive railroad crossing different from an active crossing?

    1. A passive crossing is controlled only by a train operator
    2. A passive crossing has flashing red lights but no gates
    3. A passive crossing always requires a full stop
    4. A passive crossing has no traffic control device and requires the driver to decide whether to stop or proceed
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    A passive crossing has no traffic control device and requires the driver to decide whether to stop or proceed. At a passive crossing, no traffic control device regulates the approach, so the driver must recognize the crossing, search for a train, and decide whether there is enough clear space to cross safely. Gates and flashing red lights describe active control equipment, not passive operation. The lack of a device never removes the need to look and listen. Yellow circular warning signs, pavement markings, and a crossbuck can identify the location, but the driver remains responsible for the final safety decision.

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

17. 17. At 55 mph on dry pavement, about how far does a car need to stop?

    1. About 150 feet
    2. About 100 feet
    3. About 300 feet
    4. About one mile
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    About 300 feet. At 55 miles per hour, it takes about 300 feet, or one city block, on dry pavement to stop. If you drive too fast or follow too closely, you will not have enough time to stop in an emergency. That is why the handbook recommends at least a three-second following distance, and four or more seconds on slippery roads or behind large vehicles. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet.

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

18. 18. What does the maximum number on this regulatory SPEED LIMIT sign represent?

    
    1. A speed that must be maintained in every condition
    2. The maximum speed permitted under ideal conditions
    3. A recommended speed for a sharp curve
    4. The minimum speed for the right lane
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    The maximum speed permitted under ideal conditions. A Speed Limit sign shows the maximum speed permitted under ideal conditions. It is not a promise that the posted number is safe during snow, ice, poor visibility, congestion, or another hazard. The driver is not required to maintain that speed, and the sign is different from an advisory curve-speed plaque or a minimum-speed rule. Check the posted number, then adjust downward when conditions require it. The white regulatory design is a cue that the number carries legal significance.

    Study this in the handbook: Regulatory and guide signs

19. 19. When passing on a two-lane road, how far ahead of an approaching vehicle should you be back in your own lane?

    1. At least 50 feet
    2. At least 200 feet
    3. At least 25 feet
    4. Any distance, if you speed up
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    At least 200 feet. Give yourself enough time to get completely past the vehicle you are passing and return to your own lane at least 200 feet before meeting an approaching vehicle. Do not return until you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your inside rearview mirror. Speeding up does not make a short gap safe. Whenever there is a hill or curve ahead, treat it as if there is oncoming traffic just beyond it, and never pass within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, or tunnel.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and passing

20. 20. How large is the no zone around a truck or bus, according to the North Dakota manual?

    1. About 15 feet on all sides
    2. About 100 feet
    3. Only directly behind the trailer
    4. About 2 feet
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    About 15 feet on all sides. The no zone with trucks or buses is about 15 feet on all sides, and if you cannot see the truck driver's mirrors the driver cannot see you. Keep a 3 to 4 second space in traffic, check mirrors every 6 to 8 seconds, and never linger beside a large vehicle. A loaded truck needs more than 400 feet to stop, so give it room in front as well.