North Dakota NDDOT permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027, covering right of way, turns and intersections, sharing the road, speed limits, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Two vehicles approach an unsigned intersection at about the same time. Who must yield in North Dakota?
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B: The vehicle on the left. At an unsigned intersection, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Right of Way, page 19.
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Question 2In which direction does traffic travel in a roundabout?
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D: Counter-clockwise. Vehicles travel counter-clockwise around the center island. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Roundabouts, page 23.
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Question 3How far might a fully loaded tractor-trailer need to stop on dry pavement?
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A: More than 400 feet, longer than a football field. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 400 feet on dry pavement to stop. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Trucks, page 31.
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Question 4What is the speed limit on paved, divided multi-lane highways in North Dakota unless posted?
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B: 70 mph. Paved, divided multi-lane highways have a 70 mph limit unless otherwise posted. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Speed Limits, page 20.
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Question 5What following-distance rule does North Dakota recommend?
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A: Three-second rule, more when needed. Use the three-second rule, and four or more seconds on slippery roads, behind motorcycles or large vehicles, when towing, and in similar situations. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Following and Stopping Distances, page 22.
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Question 6Why should you avoid stopping on an interstate entrance ramp?
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C: Ramps let you adjust speed to merge safely; stop only if there's no opening in traffic. Entrance ramps let you adjust speed to merge; avoid stopping unless there's no opening in traffic. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Interchanges, page 24.
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Question 7How close to a fire hydrant may you park in North Dakota?
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A: No closer than 10 feet. Don't park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant in North Dakota. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Do Not Park, page 26.
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Question 8What is the penalty for texting while driving in North Dakota?
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C: $100. Texting while driving, or losing control due to an unnecessary activity that impairs driving, carries a $100 fine. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Distracted Driving, page 30.
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Question 9At what alcohol concentration is a North Dakota driver under 21 considered under the influence?
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C: .02% or more. A driver under 21 with .02% or more is considered under the influence; .08% applies to drivers 21 and over. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 36.
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Question 10After becoming a North Dakota resident, how long may you drive a Class D vehicle on another state's license?
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D: 60 days. You may drive Class D or M vehicles on another state's license for 60 days after becoming a resident; commercial drivers have 30 days. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Your Operator's License, page 2.
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Question 11What does an ADDED LANE sign tell you?
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C: The road gains a lane, and new traffic won't have to merge. The roadway gains a lane, so new traffic won't have to merge. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 12When may you cross a broken yellow center line on a two-lane road in North Dakota?
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D: Only to turn left or to pass another vehicle. You may cross broken yellow center lines only to turn left or to pass. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Pavement Markings, page 16.
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Question 13Within how many feet must you dim your headlights when following another vehicle in North Dakota?
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C: 300 feet. Dim your headlights within 300 feet when following another vehicle. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Night Driving, page 25.
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Question 14Your accelerator pedal sticks. What should you do?
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C: Depress the clutch or shift into neutral. Depress the clutch or shift into neutral. You may also turn the engine off, though you may lose power steering and brakes. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Equipment Failure, page 30.
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Question 15You are turning left at an intersection. To whom must you yield?
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C: Oncoming traffic. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic; watch for vehicles passing on the right of a left-turning vehicle. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Right of Way, page 19.
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Question 16How should you turn left from a two-way road onto a one-way road?
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C: With your left wheels close to the centerline, turning before the center of the intersection into the left lane. Approach with your left wheels close to the centerline, turn before reaching the center of the intersection, and enter the left lane of the one-way road. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Turning, page 23.
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Question 17How far behind a tractor-trailer can its rear blind spot extend, according to the North Dakota manual?
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B: Up to 200 feet. Truck no-zones extend up to 20 feet in front of the cab, along both sides, and up to 200 feet behind. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Trucks, page 31.
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Question 18What is the speed limit when approaching an intersection with an obstructed view in North Dakota, unless posted?
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B: 20 mph. The limit is 20 mph when approaching an intersection with any obstructed view, unless posted. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Speed Limits, page 20.
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Question 19In which situation does the North Dakota manual call for four or more seconds of following distance?
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D: When following motorcycles or pulling a trailer. Use four or more seconds on slippery roads, behind motorcycles, with a heavy load or trailer, behind large vehicles, and when the driver behind wants to pass. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Following and Stopping Distances, page 22.
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Question 20Who may use interstate median crossovers?
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A: Only authorized vehicles such as emergency and maintenance vehicles. Median crossovers are for authorized vehicles only, such as emergency and maintenance vehicles. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Interchanges, page 24.
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Question 21How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in North Dakota?
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A: No closer than 10 feet. Don't park on or within 10 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Do Not Park, page 26.
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Question 22How should you operate the gas and brake pedals?
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D: Use one foot for both pedals. Use one foot for both pedals to avoid riding the brakes and overheating them. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving Posture, page 30.
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Question 23How long is the administrative suspension for a first North Dakota DUI offense in seven years (AC .08-.17)?
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B: 91 days. A first offense in seven years brings a 91-day suspension; 180 days if AC is .18 or greater. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 36.
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Question 24After how many consecutive days of living in North Dakota are you considered a resident for licensing?
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C: 90. Anyone (other than nonresident students, tourists or nonresident military) who has lived in the state 90 consecutive days is a resident for licensing. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Your Operator's License, page 2.
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Question 25What shape and color is the railroad advance warning sign?
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D: Round, yellow with black lettering. The railroad advance warning sign is round with black lettering on a yellow background. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.
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