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North Dakota NDDOT permit practice test 5

25 questions written from the Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027, covering signals and pavement markings, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, right of way, turns and intersections and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions

  1. Question 1There is a solid yellow line on your side and a broken line on the other. When may you cross the solid line?

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    D: Only to turn left. With the solid line in your lane, no passing; the solid line may be crossed only to turn left. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Pavement Markings, page 16.

  2. Question 2An animal runs in front of your car. What does the North Dakota manual advise?

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    A: Don't swerve; swerving could cause a worse crash like hitting a tree, another vehicle or rolling over. Don't swerve to avoid an animal; it could cause a more serious crash. Slow down where deer signs are posted, especially at dawn and dusk. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Night Driving, page 25.

  3. Question 3Your headlights suddenly fail at night. What should you try?

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    A: Try your parking lights and turn signals and leave the roadway once slowed. Try your parking lights and turn signals, slow down, and leave the roadway; without lights, others can't see you. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Equipment Failure, page 30.

  4. Question 4When must drivers yield to pedestrians in crosswalks in North Dakota?

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    C: When pedestrians are in marked or unmarked crosswalks in the driver's lane of travel. Pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks have the right of way; drivers must yield when they are in the driver's lane. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Right of Way, page 19.

  5. Question 5How should you turn left from one one-way road onto another one-way road?

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    B: Begin from the left lane and turn close to the left curb. Begin the turn from the left lane and make it close to the left curb. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Turning, page 22.

  6. Question 6Why might a tractor-trailer swing left before making a right turn?

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    D: Its rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. Rear wheels follow a shorter path than front wheels, so truck drivers often swing left first; check the signal before passing on the right. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Trucks, page 31.

  7. Question 7What are the two most common types of interchanges?

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    D: Diamond and cloverleaf. The two most common interchange types are the diamond and the cloverleaf. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Interchanges, page 24.

  8. Question 8How close to a stop sign, flashing beacon or traffic signal at the side of the road may you park in North Dakota?

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    A: No closer than 15 feet. Don't park within 15 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal at the roadside. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Do Not Park, page 26.

  9. Question 9What is the only safe cure for being sleepy while driving?

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    D: Getting some sleep. If you are sleepy, the only safe cure is to get some sleep. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Fatigue, page 30.

  10. Question 10How long is the suspension for a first North Dakota DUI offense with AC .18 or greater?

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    A: 180 days. A first offense with AC .18 or greater brings a 180-day suspension. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 36.

  11. Question 11Who must ride beside a North Dakota instruction permit holder?

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    C: A licensed driver for that vehicle class, at least 18, with at least three years of driving experience. The supervisor must be licensed for the vehicle class, at least 18, with at least three years of driving experience, seated beside the permit holder. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Permits, page 3.

  12. Question 12At or below what speed are vehicles that display the slow-moving vehicle emblem towed or driven?

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    B: 25 mph. The orange triangle with red reflective border is mounted on vehicles or equipment moving at 25 mph or less. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.

  13. Question 13At an intersection with both stop lines and crosswalk lines, where must you stop?

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    D: Before crossing the stop line. When both are used, stop before crossing the stop line. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Stop Intersections, page 17.

  14. Question 14What is the penalty for entering a road officially closed due to hazardous conditions in North Dakota?

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    C: $250. Entering an officially closed road is illegal and carries a $250 fine. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Winter Driving, page 27.

  15. Question 15An oncoming vehicle crosses into your lane. What does the North Dakota manual advise?

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    B: Slow down, flash your headlights, pull far right, and steer off to the right or stop on the right shoulder if needed. Slow down and flash your headlights. If it keeps coming, pull far right, and steer off the road to the right or stop on the right shoulder if a collision is possible. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Reading the Road, page 30.

  16. Question 16You are entering a roadway from a private drive. Whom must you yield to?

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    C: All oncoming traffic. Vehicles entering or crossing a roadway from a private drive must yield to all oncoming traffic. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Right of Way, page 20.

  17. Question 17Why does a tractor-trailer often seem slower than it really is?

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    A: Its large size makes it appear to travel slower. Because of its size, a tractor-trailer often appears slower than it is, which leads to many intersection crashes. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Trucks, page 32.

  18. Question 18How many lanes should you change at a time?

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    B: Only one lane at a time. Change only one lane at a time, signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and cancel your signal after. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Lane Changes, page 21.

  19. Question 19May you park on the diagonal lines next to an accessible parking space?

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    A: No. Don't park in an accessible space without the placard or plate, and don't park on the diagonal lines next to it. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Do Not Park, page 26.

  20. Question 20How much greater are your chances of being killed if you are thrown from the vehicle?

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    C: Four times. Your chances of being killed are four times greater if you are thrown from the vehicle. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Seat Belts, page 33.

  21. Question 21How long is the suspension for a second North Dakota DUI offense within seven years (AC under .18)?

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    D: 365 days. A second offense in seven years brings 365 days; two years if AC is .18 or greater. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 36.

  22. Question 22What is the minimum age for a North Dakota instruction permit?

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    A: 14. All permit applicants must be at least 14 and pass the knowledge and vision tests. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Permits, page 3.

  23. Question 23What colors may pedestrian and school signs be in North Dakota?

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    D: Fluorescent yellow-green or standard yellow. Pedestrian and school signs may be fluorescent yellow-green or standard yellow. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.

  24. Question 24At an intersection with no painted lines, where must you stop?

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    C: Before entering the crosswalk (sidewalk area), or before entering the intersection if there's no crosswalk. Stop before entering the unmarked crosswalk (sidewalk area); with no crosswalk, stop before the intersection. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Stop Intersections, page 17.

  25. Question 25When may studded snow tires be used in North Dakota?

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    D: October 15 to April 15. Studded snow tires may be used from October 15 to April 15. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Winter Driving, page 28.

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