ND Permit Practice Test 6

All 20 questions in test 6

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1. 1. What service fee does North Dakota charge each time a temporary registration permit is bought or renewed?

   1. No fee
   2. $50
   3. $100
   4. A $10 service fee in addition to the registration fee
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   A $10 service fee in addition to the registration fee. Temporary registration permits for nonresidents are available for six months or 12 months, and a $10 service fee is charged in addition to the registration fee each time a permit is purchased or renewed. The registration card must be carried in the vehicle at all times. The permit suits someone whose home registration is still current and who will be in North Dakota only briefly.

2. 2. An obstruction divides the roadway ahead. Which side should you use when this sign is posted?

   
   1. The right side of the obstruction or divider
   2. The left shoulder regardless of lane markings
   3. The center of the obstruction
   4. Either side without checking traffic
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   The right side of the obstruction or divider. The arrow directs traffic around the obstruction on its right side. The left shoulder is not automatically a travel lane, and an obstruction cannot be used as a path. Choosing either side without checking traffic ignores the channelizing instruction and surrounding hazards. Reduce speed, remain alert for lane changes, and follow the indicated path while keeping a safe distance from the divider. The visual cue is the arrow bending around the obstacle, which shows the side intended for your movement.

3. 3. What should you do as this railroad warning indicates that a crossing is near?

   
   1. Stop on the tracks to listen for a train
   2. Accelerate to clear the tracks before looking
   3. Slow down so you can safely stop if a train is coming
   4. Treat the crossing as an ordinary intersection
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   Slow down so you can safely stop if a train is coming. The railroad advance warning information directs drivers to slow down near a crossing so they can safely stop if a train is coming. Accelerating reduces the time available to respond, and stopping on the tracks creates a severe hazard. An ordinary intersection approach does not provide the necessary rail-crossing caution. Scan both directions, listen, and be prepared to stop before the tracks. The round railroad warning design and nearby crossing should trigger an early speed reduction, not a last-second maneuver.

4. 4. Under current North Dakota law, what minimum fee applies to speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit in a highway construction zone while construction workers are present?

   1. $80
   2. $40
   3. $150
   4. $250
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   $150. North Dakota sets a $150 fee for exceeding a highway construction zone speed limit by one through ten miles per hour, plus $2 for each mile per hour beyond ten over the limit. The fee applies only when construction workers are present and the posted sign states Minimum Fee $150. Older manuals list an $80 minimum, which is no longer the current amount, and $40 is the school zone base fee. Slow down whenever you see workers in the zone.

5. 5. 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.

6. 6. Which conduct is specifically prohibited while driving under North Dakota’s distracted-driving rule?

   1. Adjusting a mirror before moving
   2. Texting or failing to maintain control because of an impairing unnecessary activity
   3. Listening to a navigation instruction
   4. Checking the fuel gauge at a stoplight
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   Texting or failing to maintain control because of an impairing unnecessary activity. North Dakota prohibits texting while driving and also prohibits failing to maintain control because of an activity that is not necessary to vehicle operation and impairs, or would reasonably be expected to impair, safe operation. Adjusting a mirror before moving, listening to navigation, or checking a gauge at a stoplight is not the conduct described by this item. The key cue is the combination of an electronic message or an unnecessary activity with impaired vehicle control, not merely any action performed inside the vehicle.

7. 7. Why should a driver keep both hands on the steering wheel?

   1. To prevent the brake lights from coming on
   2. To make the vehicle use less fuel
   3. To keep the headlights aimed higher
   4. To be ready for evasive action
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   To be ready for evasive action. Keeping both hands on the wheel prepares you to steer quickly if traffic, debris, or another hazard requires evasive action. The fuel-saving choice confuses steering control with vehicle efficiency, and hand placement has no effect on how the headlights aim or when the brake lights illuminate. The manual connects two-handed control with the possibility that an unexpected maneuver may be needed. Treat both hands on the wheel as a readiness habit whenever the vehicle is moving, especially where a sudden correction could be necessary.

8. 8. A vehicle turning left at an intersection must yield to:

   
   1. Vehicles parked behind it
   2. Oncoming traffic
   3. Only traffic approaching from the left
   4. No traffic once the turn signal is on
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   Oncoming traffic. Left turns cross the path of vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, so the turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic. Activating a turn signal communicates an intention but does not grant priority. Parked vehicles behind the turner are not the controlling conflict, and the rule is not limited to traffic from one side of the road. Before turning, check the opposing lane, wait for a safe opening, and remain prepared for a vehicle that may be passing on the right.

9. 9. What should you do if a tire drops from the pavement onto the shoulder?

   1. Accelerate onto the shoulder to regain speed
   2. Swerve sharply back onto the pavement immediately
   3. Brake hard while turning toward traffic
   4. Grip the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and return gently after slowing
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   Grip the wheel, ease off the accelerator, and return gently after slowing. A tire leaving the pavement can pull the vehicle toward the shoulder, but a sharp steering correction may cause a loss of control. Hold the steering wheel, ease off the accelerator, and avoid hard braking while you slow. After control is restored, check behind, signal, and guide the vehicle gently back onto the pavement when safe. The immediate swerve and hard-braking choices add sudden forces. Think stabilize first, then reenter with a clear path.

10. 10. How far before meeting oncoming traffic should you dim your headlights?

    1. At least 500 feet
    2. At least 100 feet
    3. At least 300 feet
    4. Only after the other driver flashes first
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    At least 500 feet. North Dakota directs drivers to dim headlights at least 500 feet before meeting traffic. The 300 foot figure applies when following another vehicle, so switching those numbers is a common mistake. One hundred feet is not the stated distance, and waiting for the other driver to react risks glare for both motorists. Make the change early enough to protect the approaching driver’s vision, and use the right edge of the road as a visual reference if an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its lights.

11. 11. At what times does the North Dakota manual tell drivers to pay close attention for deer?

    1. From noon until sunset
    2. Only at midnight
    3. Only during heavy snowfall
    4. At dawn and dusk
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    At dawn and dusk. The manual highlights dawn and dusk as times to pay close attention for deer, then advises slower speeds where deer crossing signs are posted. Midnight is not the exclusive danger period, and the guidance is not limited to snowfall or afternoon hours. Low light can make animals harder to detect, so scan the roadside and moderate speed before entering a marked crossing zone. The cue is the paired phrase dawn and dusk.

12. 12. What should a driver do in an area marked with deer crossing signs?

    1. Keep the posted speed no matter the visibility
    2. Drive at a slower speed and watch for animals
    3. Swerve toward the shoulder if a deer appears
    4. Stop in the lane before reaching the sign
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    Drive at a slower speed and watch for animals. Posted deer crossing signs call for slower travel and active scanning for animals. Maintaining speed regardless of visibility ignores the manual's warning, while swerving can create a collision with another vehicle or roadside object. Stopping in the lane is also not the general instruction. Reduce speed early, keep your eyes moving, and leave yourself time to respond if an animal enters the roadway.

13. 13. On which roads does North Dakota's move over instruction specifically require extra care around a parked emergency or maintenance vehicle?

    1. The Interstate system or a multilane highway
    2. Only residential streets
    3. Only gravel roads outside towns
    4. Any driveway beside a public road
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    The Interstate system or a multilane highway. The instruction applies when an emergency, law enforcement, or North Dakota Department of Transportation maintenance vehicle is parked on the Interstate system or a multilane highway with emergency or work lights flashing. It does not single out residential streets, gravel roads, or driveways. Once the roadway condition is identified, prepare to move to the opposite lane and continue with due caution. The road type and flashing lights work together as the recognition cue.

14. 14. At what alcohol concentration does North Dakota suspend a license under the threshold described for drivers under age 21?

    1. .05 percent or more
    2. .02 percent or more
    3. .08 percent or more
    4. .18 percent or more
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    .02 percent or more. The manual states that a license is suspended when alcohol concentration reaches .08 percent or more, or .02 percent or more for a driver under age 21. This item asks for the under-21 threshold, so .02 percent is the needed figure. The .05 and .18 choices are not the threshold stated in this passage, and .08 is the general adult threshold. Read the age condition before comparing the numbers, because the lower limit applies to drivers who have not reached 21.

15. 15. When may a driver cross a broken yellow center line on a two way road?

    
    1. Only to park facing the opposite direction
    2. Whenever the driver wants to avoid a stop sign
    3. To turn left or pass another vehicle when permitted
    4. Never, because yellow lines always prohibit crossing
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    To turn left or pass another vehicle when permitted. A broken yellow center line on a two lane, two way road may be crossed for a left turn or to pass another vehicle when the pass is legal and safe. It is not a general escape from a stop sign, a parking instruction, or an absolute barrier. Before crossing, check sight distance, signs, traffic, and the space needed to return. Yellow does not automatically mean never, but the broken marking also does not make every maneuver permissible.

16. 16. When changing lanes, which sequence is required by the manual?

    
    1. Make sure the lane is clear, signal, and change only one lane at a time
    2. Signal after crossing the line, then move across two lanes together
    3. Change lanes in an intersection whenever traffic is light
    4. Rely on mirrors alone because shoulder checks are unnecessary
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    Make sure the lane is clear, signal, and change only one lane at a time. A safe lane change begins with confirming that the destination lane is clear and signaling the movement. The manual adds that drivers should check mirrors and look over a shoulder for blind spots, avoid changing within an intersection when possible, and move only one lane at a time. Signaling late, crossing two lanes in one sweep, or trusting mirrors alone removes important checks. After the move, cancel the signal and confirm the vehicle is centered.

17. 17. When should a North Dakota child move from a car seat to a booster seat?

    1. At age 2
    2. When the child asks
    3. At 20 pounds
    4. When at least 40 pounds and at least 4 years of age
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    When at least 40 pounds and at least 4 years of age. Children should be at least 40 pounds and at least 4 years of age to move from a car seat to a booster seat, and children under age 13 should ride in the back seat even if the vehicle has no air bag. Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag, never let children ride in a pickup cargo area, and never buckle two children into one belt.

18. 18. According to the North Dakota manual, when do air bags work best?

    1. When everyone is buckled and children 12 and younger are restrained in the back seat
    2. When seat belts are not used
    3. When occupants sit close to the dashboard
    4. Only in side impact crashes
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    When everyone is buckled and children 12 and younger are restrained in the back seat. Air bags work best when everyone is buckled and children, especially those age 12 and younger, are properly restrained in the back seat. Some vehicles have side air bags for side impact and rollover crashes, so check the vehicle and child restraint manufacturers' recommendations for child seats in those seating positions. Never place a rear facing infant seat in front of an air bag.

19. 19. What court penalty does North Dakota set for a second DUI conviction within seven years?

    1. $500 fine
    2. $750 fine and two days
    3. $1,000 fine, 10 days in jail, and at least 12 months in the 24/7 Sobriety Program
    4. $2,000 fine and one year and one day
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    $1,000 fine, 10 days in jail, and at least 12 months in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. A second conviction within seven years brings a $1,000 fine, 10 days in jail, and at least 12 months in the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a mandatory condition of probation, plus a 365 day suspension. The $500 fine is a basic first conviction, $750 and two days is a first conviction at .16% or more, and $2,000 with a year and a day is a fourth or later offense.

20. 20. A 14-year-old gets a North Dakota instruction permit. How long must it be held before the road test (or waiver)?

    1. Six months or until age 18, whichever comes first
    2. Exactly 30 days
    3. 12 months or until age 16, whichever comes first, but no less than six months
    4. Two years
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    12 months or until age 16, whichever comes first, but no less than six months. For applicants who are 14 or 15, North Dakota requires holding the permit for 12 months or to age 16, whichever comes first, but no less than six months, before the road test or waiver. The six months or age 18 rule is for applicants who are 16 or 17. Thirty days and two years do not appear in the rule. Applicants under 16 also need at least 50 hours of supervised practice in variable conditions.