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North Dakota NDDOT permit practice test 7

25 questions written from the Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027, covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, sharing the road, safe and defensive driving, alcohol and drugs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What causes most skids?

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    A: Driving too fast for conditions on slippery roads. Most skids result from driving too fast for road conditions; slower speeds are key. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Skids, page 29.

  2. Question 2Your windshield wipers fail in rain or snow. What should you do?

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    B: Slow down and look out the side window while you leave the roadway. Slow down and stick your head out the side window to see as you leave the roadway. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Equipment Failure, page 30.

  3. Question 3What following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle in North Dakota?

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    C: Three or four seconds. Allow three or four seconds behind a motorcycle so the rider can maneuver or stop in an emergency. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Motorcycles, page 33.

  4. Question 4What does North Dakota law require for children ages eight through seventeen?

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    A: They must be secured in a seat belt or child restraint. Children ages eight through seventeen must be properly secured in a seat belt or child restraint. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Child Restraints (Car Safety Seats), page 34.

  5. Question 5If a DUI driver causes a serious injury in North Dakota, how much additional jail time is added?

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    C: 90 days. Causing serious injury adds 90 days in jail; causing a death adds one year. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 37.

  6. Question 6What training is needed to waive the North Dakota Class D road test?

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    B: At least 30 hours classroom and 6 hours behind the wheel from an approved program. A certificate showing at least 30 hours of classroom and six hours of behind-the-wheel training from an approved program waives the road test. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Road Test Waiver, page 4.

  7. Question 7According to the North Dakota manual, what percentage of work zone fatalities are travelers?

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    C: 98 percent. 98 percent of work zone fatalities are travelers: motorists and passengers. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Work Zone Safety Tips, page 14.

  8. Question 8What does a red light require in North Dakota?

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    D: Stop at the stop line or before the crosswalk and stay stopped until it changes and the intersection is clear. Stop at a marked stop line or before the crosswalk, and stay stopped until the light changes and the intersection is clear. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Signals, page 15.

  9. Question 9When is a hard-surface road very slippery?

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    A: Just after it starts raining. A road is very slippery just after it starts raining, when water mixes with dirt and oil. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Rain, page 29.

  10. Question 10How much passing space does North Dakota require between your vehicle and a bicycle?

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    B: At least three feet. Drivers must leave at least three feet of passing space between the vehicle and the bicycle. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 33.

  11. Question 11What is the penalty for violating North Dakota's child passenger safety law?

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    C: $25 and one point against the driver's license. The penalty is $25 and one point against the driver's license. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Child Restraints (Car Safety Seats), page 34.

  12. Question 12Under North Dakota's open container law, where must open containers be kept?

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    C: In the trunk. No one may drink in or on a vehicle, and any open containers must be placed in the trunk. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Open Container Law, page 37.

  13. Question 13What is the point penalty for driving in violation of North Dakota instruction permit conditions?

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    B: 2 points. Driving in violation of instruction permit conditions is a two-point penalty. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Road Test Waiver, page 4.

  14. Question 14What do the numbers on North Dakota milepost signs tell you?

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    A: Miles from the south or west border of the state or the route's origin. Milepost numbers tell how many miles you are from the south or west state border or the route's origin within the state. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Guide Signs, page 14.

  15. Question 15What does a green light mean?

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    D: Go, but only if the intersection is clear. Green means go, but only if the intersection is clear. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Signals, page 15.

  16. Question 16What is hydroplaning?

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    C: Tires riding on water instead of the road surface. Hydroplaning happens when tires ride on water instead of the road surface. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Rain, page 29.

  17. Question 17Where do most crashes between motor vehicles and bicyclists occur?

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    D: At intersections. Most motor vehicle-bicycle crashes occur at intersections; scan for bicyclists and give them extra time. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 33.

  18. Question 18How heavy and old should a child be before moving from a car seat to a booster seat, according to the North Dakota manual?

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    A: At least 40 pounds and at least 4 years. Children should be at least 40 pounds and at least 4 years old to move from a car seat to a booster seat. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Child Restraints (Car Safety Seats), page 34.

  19. Question 19You see a driver who appears to be impaired. What can you do in North Dakota?

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    D: Report it to law enforcement by dialing 911. Anyone can report out-of-the-ordinary driving that suggests impairment to law enforcement by dialing 911. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Reporting Impaired Driving, page 37.

  20. Question 20What is the minimum age to operate a motorized bicycle in North Dakota?

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    B: 14. You must be at least 14 with a valid license or permit, such as a motorized bicycle permit. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Motorized Bicycle Permits, page 4.

  21. Question 21What color are recreational area signs?

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    B: White symbols on brown. Recreational area signs are rectangular with white symbols on a brown background. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Guide Signs, page 15.

  22. Question 22What does a flashing yellow signal at an intersection mean?

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    D: Proceed with caution. Flashing yellow at an intersection means proceed with caution. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Signals, page 15.

  23. Question 23How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars?

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    C: Six inches. Six inches of water reaches the bottom of most cars; two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Flooding, page 29.

  24. Question 24When may you drive in a designated bicycle lane in North Dakota?

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    D: Only to make a right turn, after signaling and looking. Avoid driving in bike lanes except to make a right turn; signal and look before moving into the bike lane. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Sharing the Road with Bicycles, page 33.

  25. Question 25Children under what age should ride in the back seat, according to the North Dakota manual?

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    D: Under 13. Children under age 13 should ride in the back seat, even if the vehicle has no airbag. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Child Restraints (Car Safety Seats), page 34.

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