All 39 North Dakota Permit Test Questions
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Get Smart Review & Mock Exams Licensing & Permits In North Dakota, the minimum age to begin behind-the-wheel driver training is:
Answer: 14
You must be at least 14 for behind-the-wheel training.
In North Dakota, a person under 16 may drive only if eligible for a:
Answer: Restricted license
Those under 16 need a restricted license.
A North Dakota restricted Class D Operator's License transitions to an unrestricted license at age:
Answer: 16
At age 16 the restricted Class D license becomes unrestricted.
A North Dakota applicant under 16 must complete supervised practice driving of at least:
Answer: 50 hours in variable conditions
Under-16 applicants must complete 50 hours of supervised practice in variable conditions.
An alternate North Dakota path uses an approved Internet driver education course plus:
Answer: 30 hours of supervised driving
That path requires 30 hours of parent/guardian-supervised driving.
To be licensed in North Dakota you must pass a:
Answer: Vision test
A vision test is required for licensing.
To operate a motorized bicycle in North Dakota, you must be at least:
Answer: 14
You must be at least 14 to operate a motorized bicycle.
Speed Limits & Speed Management Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit approaching an obstructed railway crossing is:
Answer: 20 mph
20 mph when your view of the track is obstructed.
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit approaching an obstructed intersection is:
Answer: 20 mph
20 mph when your view of an intersection is obstructed.
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit passing a school during recess or opening/closing is:
Answer: 20 mph
20 mph passing a school during recess or opening/closing hours.
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit in a business or residential district is:
Answer: 25 mph
25 mph in a business or residential district.
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit on gravel, dirt, or loose-surface roads is:
Answer: 55 mph
55 mph on gravel/dirt/loose-surface roads (and unposted paved two-lane county/township highways).
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit on paved and divided multi-lane highways is:
Answer: 70 mph
70 mph on paved and divided multi-lane highways.
Unless otherwise posted, the North Dakota speed limit on rural interstate highways is:
Answer: 80 mph
North Dakota's manual lists 80 mph on rural interstate highways unless otherwise posted.
A slow-moving-vehicle emblem in North Dakota is mounted on vehicles or towed equipment traveling:
Answer: 25 mph or less
The emblem marks vehicles/equipment being towed at 25 mph or less.
Alcohol, Drugs & the Law .02 under 21 .08 adult
In North Dakota, you are legally under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of:
Answer: .08%
A BAC of .08% (or .02% if under 21) means you are legally under the influence.
.02 under 21 .08 adult
In North Dakota, a driver under 21 is under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of:
Answer: .02%
Under-21 drivers are under the influence at .02% BAC.
A first North Dakota alcohol offense (within 7 years) at .08%+ suspends your license for:
Answer: 91 days
A first offense in seven years brings a 91-day suspension.
Refusing a North Dakota chemical or preliminary breath test can revoke your license for:
Answer: 180 days to three years
Test refusal can revoke your license for 180 days to three years.
A North Dakota commercial driver is under the influence at a BAC of:
Answer: .04
Commercial drivers are DUI at .04.
The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration is:
Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
If you plan to drink in North Dakota, the safest choice is to:
Answer: Arrange a sober ride or designated driver
Line up a sober ride before you drink.
Vehicle Equipment North Dakota's seat belt law requires:
Answer: All occupants in all seating positions to buckle up
All occupants must wear seat belts in all seating positions.
In North Dakota, you must use headlights:
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when needed for safe driving
Use headlights sunset to sunrise and any time needed for safe driving.
If your turn signals fail in North Dakota, you should:
Answer: Use hand signals
Use hand signals if your turn signals fail.
In North Dakota, you should not 'overdrive' your headlights, meaning:
Answer: Don't drive so fast you can't stop within the lit distance
Don't drive faster than you can stop within the distance your headlights light up.
Signaling & Communication An arm extended straight out the driver's window means:
Answer: Left turn
Arm straight out = left turn.
In North Dakota, you should also use headlights during:
Answer: Inclement weather
Use headlights in inclement weather for visibility.
Sharing the Road
When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in North Dakota, you should:
Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
North Dakota's Move Over law requires that, for a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you:
Answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down
Move over a lane if safe, otherwise slow down.
R R
At an obstructed North Dakota railway crossing, you should slow to 20 mph and:
Answer: Be ready to stop
Slow to 20 mph and be prepared to stop at an obstructed crossing.
A motorcycle in North Dakota is entitled to:
Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
Because of North Dakota winters, on snow or ice you should:
Answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Reduce speed and leave more room on snow and ice.
Safe Driving If you become drowsy while driving in North Dakota, you should:
Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
A safe following distance in North Dakota gives you:
Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
On open North Dakota plains, strong crosswinds mean you should:
Answer: Keep a firm grip and steer gently to stay in your lane
Grip the wheel firmly and correct gently for gusts on open roads.
Keeping a safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead helps you:
Answer: React safely to sudden stops
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
Points & Penalties If you are involved in a crash in North Dakota, you must:
Answer: Stop and give information
Stop and exchange information at any crash.
In North Dakota, accumulating too many points can lead to:
Answer: License suspension
Too many points can suspend your license.