ND Permit Practice Test 8

All 20 questions in test 8

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1. 1. What do these warning signs indicate about the road ahead?

   
   1. A guaranteed clear route with no need to adjust speed
   2. A potentially hazardous condition ahead that calls for extra caution
   3. A service area where parking is required
   4. A lane that is reserved for emergency vehicles
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   A potentially hazardous condition ahead that calls for extra caution. Warning signs identify potentially hazardous conditions ahead and tell drivers to proceed with extra caution. The pictured signal-ahead sign is one example of that warning function, so it gives time to prepare for the traffic control ahead. It does not promise a clear route, create a required parking area, or reserve a lane for emergency vehicles. Treat the yellow diamond as advance notice: check speed, lane position, and surrounding traffic before reaching the condition shown.

2. 2. What is the maximum speed when approaching a railway crossing where the view of the track is obstructed?

   1. 45 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   2. 25 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   3. 20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
   4. 55 miles per hour unless otherwise posted
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   20 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. When the driver's view of a railway crossing is obstructed, the maximum approach speed is 20 miles per hour unless another speed is posted. The 25 mile choice belongs to a business or residential district, while the higher numbers fit open roadway categories rather than this limited view. Reduce speed early enough to see the crossing and stop if needed. The visual obstruction is the cue that activates this special limit.

3. 3. Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed on a paved and divided multi-lane highway in North Dakota?

   1. 55 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
   2. 70 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
   3. 65 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
   4. 80 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway
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   70 miles per hour on a paved and divided multi-lane highway. The listed maximum for a paved and divided multi-lane highway is 70 miles per hour unless a different limit is posted. The nearby figures apply to different road types: 55 for certain gravel, dirt, loose-surface, and unposted county or township roads; 65 for rural paved two-lane highways when posted; and 80 for rural Interstate highways. Identify the road design before selecting a number, and remember that conditions can require a slower speed than the maximum.

4. 4. At the stop sign shown ahead, where must you bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

   
   1. Only after the front wheels pass the crosswalk
   2. After entering the intersection so cross traffic can see you
   3. Beside the warning sign before reaching the stop sign
   4. Before the stop line or crosswalk area
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   Before the stop line or crosswalk area. A stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk area. If neither is present, stop as near as possible before the intersection while keeping a safe view of approaching traffic. The warning sign gives advance notice, but it is not the stopping point. Stopping after entering the intersection or beyond the crosswalk exposes the vehicle to crossing traffic and pedestrians. Use the actual stop sign and pavement markings as the cue for choosing the stopping position.

5. 5. A North Dakota driver commits a third DUI offense within seven years with an alcohol concentration of .18 or greater. How long is the license suspended?

   1. 91 days
   2. Three years
   3. Two years
   4. One year
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   Three years. For a third and subsequent offense in seven years, North Dakota suspends the license for two years, or three years when the alcohol concentration is .18 or greater. The same two year period applies to a second offense with an AC of .18 or greater. Ninety-one days is the first offense suspension, and one year is the standard second offense period.

6. 6. A North Dakota driver under 18 wants to use a phone while driving. Which situation is an allowed exception?

   1. Getting emergency assistance or preventing a crime about to be committed
   2. Reading a text at a red light
   3. Calling a friend with a hands-free headset
   4. Sending a message on an empty road
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   Getting emergency assistance or preventing a crime about to be committed. Permit holders of any age and licensed drivers under 18 may not use electronic communication devices to talk, compose, read, or send messages while driving. The only exceptions are to get emergency assistance, to prevent a crime that appears about to be committed, or when an individual's life or safety is reasonably believed to be in danger. Hands-free calls, reading at a red light, and messages on empty roads are all still prohibited.

7. 7. What is the North Dakota fine for a second uninsured vehicle violation within three years?

   1. $150
   2. $300
   3. $500
   4. $1,000
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   $300. Operating an uninsured motor vehicle in North Dakota is fined $150 for a first violation and $300 for a second or later violation within three years, and it may lead to a license suspension. A person convicted of No Liability Insurance must also provide proof of insurance for one year and buy a restricted duplicate license. The $500 figure is the littering fine, and $1,000 is the maximum fine for driving while suspended after an alcohol violation.

8. 8. A police officer is directing traffic at a crash scene. Whose directions must a driver follow?

   1. A road sign that directs traffic around the crash
   2. The nearest traffic signal when it does not conflict with the officer
   3. The route chosen by the driver before reaching the scene
   4. The police officer's instructions at the scene
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   The police officer's instructions at the scene. At a crash scene, an officer may direct traffic around hazards and changing road conditions. The manual specifically requires drivers to obey the officer's instructions, so a signal or a driver's original plan cannot control when the officer gives a different command. Following the vehicle ahead also provides no legal authority and could carry you into danger. Slow down, watch the officer's position and signals, and make only the movement indicated.

9. 9. Where are applications for a North Dakota operator’s license or permit made?

   1. The Department of Health
   2. The Department of Public Instruction
   3. The Highway Patrol only
   4. The Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation
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   The Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation. Applications for a North Dakota operator’s license or permit are made with the Driver License Division of the Department of Transportation. The Department of Public Instruction is associated with driver education certificates, but it is not the licensing office named for applications. The Highway Patrol and Department of Health have different public roles and do not replace the licensing division. On a permit or license question, identify the agency that receives the application rather than an agency involved in training, enforcement, or health records.

10. 10. Who has the right of way when a vehicle enters a freeway from an entrance ramp?

    
    1. Vehicles already on the main roadway
    2. The vehicle entering from the ramp
    3. The vehicle with the faster acceleration
    4. The vehicle that signals first
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    Vehicles already on the main roadway. Unless signs say otherwise, traffic entering a freeway from an entrance ramp must yield to vehicles already on the main roadway. The ramp gives the entering driver space to adjust speed and find a safe opening, but it does not grant priority. Acceleration, signaling, and arrival order do not replace the yield rule. Match your speed to the available gap, watch the main roadway, and merge only when the movement is safe.

11. 11. Even though North Dakota vehicles have electric turn and brake lights, what does the manual say drivers should still know?

    1. How to rewire a brake light
    2. The basic hand signals
    3. The Morse code for stop
    4. Nothing beyond the electric signals
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    The basic hand signals. Electric turn and brake lights can burn out or fail, and other road users such as bicyclists still signal by hand, so the manual says every driver should know the basic hand signals as well. Left arm straight out means a left turn, up means a right turn, and down means slowing or stopping. Rewiring a light or Morse code are not what the manual asks, and treating the electric signals as the whole story leaves you unable to signal if they fail or to read a cyclist's intentions.

12. 12. For a driver who is 21 or older, what alcohol concentration makes the driver legally under the influence?

    1. 0.05 percent or greater
    2. 0.02 percent or greater
    3. 0.08 percent or greater
    4. 0.16 percent only
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    0.08 percent or greater. For drivers at least 21, the manual uses 0.08 percent or greater as the alcohol concentration threshold for being legally under the influence. The 0.02 percent figure applies to a driver under 21, so using it for an adult changes the age condition. The 0.05 choice is not the stated threshold, and 0.16 is tied to a separate penalty level. Keep the age qualifier attached to the number when recalling this rule.

13. 13. How far may a fully loaded tractor trailer need to stop on dry pavement, according to the North Dakota manual?

    1. About 100 feet
    2. About 200 feet
    3. More than 400 feet, longer than a football field
    4. About 50 feet
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    More than 400 feet, longer than a football field. Tractor trailers take longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed, and a fully loaded tractor trailer may take more than 400 feet on dry pavement to come to a complete stop, more than the length of a football field. Never cut in front of a truck and brake, and stay out of the blind spots on its sides and rear so the driver can take evasive action.

14. 14. What do yellow warning signs with black legends tell drivers?

    1. Potentially hazardous conditions are ahead
    2. A service facility is available immediately
    3. A legal parking exemption is in effect
    4. The road is reserved for commercial vehicles
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    Potentially hazardous conditions are ahead. Yellow warning signs with black legends alert drivers to potentially hazardous conditions ahead. Their purpose is to prompt extra caution and preparation, not to identify services, parking permissions, or commercial-only access. A warning may involve a curve, merge, intersection, pedestrian area, or another change in the roadway. When the yellow diamond appears, look beyond the sign for the condition it describes, adjust speed early, and position the vehicle so the upcoming hazard can be handled smoothly.

15. 15. Broken yellow center lines are used on:

    1. Roads where opposing traffic never meets
    2. One-way roads only
    3. Parking lots with no moving traffic
    4. Two-lane, two-way roads
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    Two-lane, two-way roads. Broken yellow center lines separate opposing traffic on two-lane, two-way roads. They may be crossed for a left turn or to pass another vehicle when the maneuver is safe and lawful. The one-way and no-opposing-traffic choices conflict with the purpose of a center line, and a parking lot is not the roadway type identified in the manual. When you see broken yellow lines, first confirm that the road carries traffic in both directions before considering a crossing.

16. 16. Who suffers most work zone fatalities, according to the North Dakota manual?

    1. Travelers, who account for 98 percent of work zone deaths
    2. Flaggers
    3. Road workers in nearly every case
    4. Equipment operators
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    Travelers, who account for 98 percent of work zone deaths. Over 25,000 serious injuries occur nationally in work zones each year, and 98 percent of work zone fatalities are travelers, meaning motorists and passengers suffer most of the casualties. Workers are only inches from traffic, crews work day and night, and many crashes are related to excessive speed. Slow down, watch the orange signs and expect a work zone at any hour.

17. 17. If your headlights suddenly fail while driving, what should you do first?

    1. Turn off every remaining light and continue normally
    2. Accelerate until another driver notices you
    3. Try the parking lights and turn signals, then leave the roadway after slowing
    4. Stop immediately in the travel lane without slowing
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    Try the parking lights and turn signals, then leave the roadway after slowing. A sudden headlight failure reduces your visibility and makes it harder for others to see you. Trying the parking lights and turn signals may restore some warning and lighting, and leaving the roadway after slowing removes the disabled vehicle from moving traffic. Accelerating increases danger, while turning off the remaining lights removes useful visibility. Stopping instantly in the lane can create a collision risk. Slow down under control, use whatever lights still work, and get safely off the road.

18. 18. What do green direction signs tell drivers?

    1. That a road is slippery when wet
    2. That passing is prohibited immediately
    3. The direction of and distance to a destination
    4. That a hospital is the only nearby service
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    The direction of and distance to a destination. Direction signs use white letters on a green background to identify the direction of and distance to a destination. They can also provide information about junctions and routes. A no-passing restriction and a slippery-road warning are different sign messages, and a hospital is one possible service symbol rather than the meaning of every green sign. Read the destination and route information, then make lane decisions early enough to reach the indicated junction safely.

19. 19. How much following distance may sometimes be needed when conditions call for extra space?

    1. No following distance if traffic is light
    2. One second or less
    3. Exactly two seconds
    4. Four or more seconds
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    Four or more seconds. The manual says that sometimes a driver needs as much as four or more seconds of following distance. The three-second rule is a baseline cushion, while additional space helps when traction, visibility, vehicle size, load, or surrounding traffic increases the time needed to react. One second is too little for those conditions, and light traffic does not erase the need for a safe gap. Treat the time count as a way to create room, not as permission to follow closely.

20. 20. A 15-year-old in North Dakota holds a restricted Class D license. At 10:30 p.m. on a trip that is not for work, school, or religion, who must be in the vehicle?

    1. A parent, legal guardian, or an individual at least 18 years of age
    2. No one; restricted licenses have no curfew
    3. Any licensed friend of any age
    4. Only a certified instructor
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    A parent, legal guardian, or an individual at least 18 years of age. At age 15 with a restricted Class D license, the driver may not operate a vehicle without a parent, legal guardian, or an individual at least 18 years of age between the later of sunset or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. The only exceptions are driving directly to or from work, an official school activity, or a religious activity. A friend under 18 does not qualify, and no instructor is required. The restriction ends when the license becomes unrestricted at 16.