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.

2. 2. What does the round yellow railroad advance warning sign tell you?

   1. A school crossing is immediately open
   2. A railroad crossing is nearing
   3. A construction lane must be entered
   4. A hospital is located on the next block
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   A railroad crossing is nearing. The round yellow railroad advance warning sign means a railroad crossing is ahead. It calls for slower approach and readiness to stop if a train is coming. A school, construction, or hospital message uses different sign meanings and does not explain this circular symbol. Treat the warning as an early search cue: look for the crossing devices, listen for a train, and make sure the tracks are clear before proceeding. Never let the familiar road pattern replace that check.

3. 3. 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.

4. 4. What penalty does North Dakota list for a fourth or subsequent DUI offense?

   1. A $500 fine
   2. A $2,000 fine, one year and one day in jail, and the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a condition of probation
   3. A 30 day suspension
   4. A warning
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   A $2,000 fine, one year and one day in jail, and the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a condition of probation. A fourth or subsequent DUI offense brings a $2,000 fine, one year and one day in jail, and participation in the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a mandatory condition of probation. A first conviction carries a $500 fine, and a third conviction within seven years carries $2,000 and 120 days in jail. All convicted offenders must also complete a mandatory alcohol addiction evaluation.

5. 5. 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. The apron is a deliberate part of the center island that helps large trucks and trailer combinations negotiate the circular path. Their rear wheels track inside the path of the front wheels, so the extra paved area accommodates that off tracking movement. It is not a passing strip, a pedestrian refuge, or a parking area. When you see a truck in the circle, allow it the space it needs and stay in your own lane. The visual cue is the apron beside the center island, not an invitation to drive around another vehicle.

6. 6. What does one solid yellow line beside one broken yellow line mean for the lane with the solid line?

   
   1. Traffic must turn right immediately
   2. Passing is required before the next intersection
   3. The lane is reserved for parking
   4. Passing is not allowed from that lane
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   Passing is not allowed from that lane. The paired yellow marking assigns different passing permissions by lane. A driver in the lane beside the solid line may not pass, and the solid line can be crossed only for a left turn. The marking does not require an overtake, create a parking lane, or force an immediate right turn. Check which line borders your lane before moving left. If the solid line is on your side, remain behind the slower vehicle until a legal passing condition appears.

7. 7. An emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights or a siren. Where must you stop?

   
   1. On the left shoulder, even on a divided highway
   2. Along the right-hand curb or edge of the road
   3. In the middle of the intersection so traffic can go around
   4. In the nearest travel lane without changing position
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   Along the right-hand curb or edge of the road. North Dakota requires an immediate stop along the right-hand curb or edge of the road when an emergency or law enforcement vehicle is using its warning lights or siren. Remain stopped until that vehicle has passed, and do not stop in the middle of an intersection. The left-shoulder choice may put you in the emergency vehicle's path, while stopping in the travel lane or intersection leaves traffic obstructed. The practical cue is simple: warning lights or siren behind you means move right, stop, and wait.

8. 8. Which equipment does the North Dakota manual address as a seasonal winter driving topic?

   1. Extra windshield curtains
   2. Colored grille covers
   3. Roof mounted warning flags
   4. Studded snow tires
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   Studded snow tires. Studded snow tires receive specific treatment in the manual, including the period when their use is permitted. The other equipment choices are not presented as the seasonal topic described here. Do not infer that every winter accessory has a legal season simply because North Dakota has severe weather. The useful cue is the word studded, which distinguishes a regulated tire feature from general cold weather preparation.

9. 9. When may a driver proceed cautiously instead of moving over for a stranded vehicle under North Dakota's move over rule?

   1. When changing lanes cannot be done safely
   2. Whenever the driver is in a hurry
   3. Only when the parked vehicle has no lights
   4. Only after passing the vehicle once
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   When changing lanes cannot be done safely. A lane change is not a safe maneuver in every traffic pattern, so the rule allows the driver to slow and proceed with caution when moving over cannot be done safely. Hurry is not a legal exception, and flashing lights identify the hazard rather than remove the duty. Passing once does not cure the situation. First look for a safe lane change; if it is unavailable, reduce speed and pass carefully with attention to the shoulder.

10. 10. 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.

11. 11. 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.

12. 12. 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.

13. 13. What should you do when the curve warning sign appears ahead?

    
    1. Stop in the travel lane before turning
    2. Accelerate until the curve is complete
    3. Reduce speed before entering the curve
    4. Treat the sign as permission to pass
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    Reduce speed before entering the curve. A curve warning gives you advance notice that the roadway will bend, so your speed should be reduced before the turn begins. Waiting until the vehicle is already in the bend can make steering and braking less stable. Accelerating through the curve defeats the warning, while stopping in the lane creates a new hazard. The sign does not change passing rules. A useful cue is to finish the speed adjustment while the wheels are still pointed straight, then guide the vehicle smoothly through the bend.

14. 14. 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.

15. 15. 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.

16. 16. 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.

17. 17. How can the three second rule help you measure following distance?

    
    1. Use a fixed car-length gap at every speed
    2. Reach the same mark after about two seconds on a dry road
    3. Reach a roadside mark at least three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it
    4. Count seconds from the moment you begin following
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    Reach a roadside mark at least three seconds after the vehicle ahead passes it. The three second rule uses a fixed roadside object as a time check. Begin counting when the rear bumper of the vehicle ahead passes the mark, and make sure your vehicle does not reach that spot before one thousand and three. Arriving sooner means the cushion is too small. One second, a fixed number of car lengths, or a traffic signal timer cannot account for changing speeds and road conditions. Use a shadow, mark, or other object, then increase the interval when conditions call for more room.

18. 18. What does this NO TURN ON RED sign require at an intersection?

    
    1. A complete stop before the crosswalk
    2. Do not turn while the traffic signal is red
    3. A left turn after yielding
    4. A straight movement on a green light
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    Do not turn while the traffic signal is red. The NO TURN ON RED sign prohibits turning during the red signal. Stopping first does not remove this restriction, and a gap in traffic does not create an exception. Wait for a signal that permits the movement, then check for pedestrians and other traffic before turning. The sign does not prohibit every right turn at every signal phase. Read the posted restriction together with the traffic signal before deciding whether you may proceed.

19. 19. 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.

20. 20. What hazard should you anticipate after seeing this pedestrian warning sign?

    
    1. A lane reserved for farm equipment
    2. Falling rocks on the shoulder
    3. Pedestrians crossing the road
    4. A no-entry restriction
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    Pedestrians crossing the road. The pedestrian warning sign alerts drivers to watch for pedestrians crossing the road, including at a pedestrian crosswalk. Falling rocks, farm-equipment lanes, and no-entry restrictions require different signs and different responses. Slow down before the crossing, scan the edges of the roadway, and be prepared to yield or stop for people who are crossing. A person can be partly hidden by another vehicle, so keep the approach controlled rather than accelerating because the crosswalk looks empty.