North Dakota NDDOT permit practice test 8
25 questions written from the Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027, covering alcohol and drugs, licensing laws and penalties, road signs, hazards, weather and night driving, sharing the road and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1After a DUI conviction or test refusal in North Dakota, what insurance proof is required?
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C: Proof of financial responsibility (SR-22). Refusing a test or a DUI conviction requires proof of financial responsibility (SR-22). Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 37.
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Question 2May you retake a failed North Dakota test on the same day?
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C: No. If you fail any of the tests, you won't be allowed to retake the examination the same day. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Cooperation With the Examiner, page 5.
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Question 3What color are service signs (hospital, gas, telephone)?
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C: White on blue. Service signs are rectangular with white symbols on a blue background. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Guide Signs, page 14.
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Question 4How should you stop on ice in a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?
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C: Keep firm and continuous pressure. Keep firm, continuous pressure on ABS brakes; pumping them reduces effectiveness. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Winter Driving, page 28.
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Question 5A pedestrian crosses a road where there is no crosswalk. Who has the right of way in North Dakota?
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C: Vehicles on the roadway. A pedestrian crossing where there is no crosswalk must yield to all vehicles; pedestrians have the right of way only in crosswalks. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Pedestrians, page 37.
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Question 6With an outside temperature in the mid-60s, how hot can the inside of a parked car get?
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B: Above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. An outside temperature in the mid-60s can make the inside rise above 110°F; it can rise almost 20 degrees in the first 10 minutes. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Heatstroke, page 35.
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Question 7What is the only way to remove alcohol from your bloodstream?
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B: Time. Time is the only way to eliminate alcohol; coffee, cold showers and exercise don't speed it up. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Alcohol, page 35.
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Question 8Which maneuver must you perform to pass the North Dakota road test?
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B: Parallel parking. To pass you must follow instructions, keep in the proper lane, signal properly, parallel park, show good posture, and obey all signs and laws. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Cooperation With the Examiner, page 5.
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Question 9What do the STOP sign's eight sides mean?
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D: It is the only eight-sided sign: come to a complete stop. The STOP sign is the only eight-sided sign; you must come to a complete stop. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 9.
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Question 10Where do frost and ice form quicker and last longer?
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A: On bridges and shaded spots. On bridges and shaded spots, frost and ice form quicker and stay longer. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Winter Driving, page 28.
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Question 11A ball rolls into the street ahead. What should you expect?
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A: A child may be chasing it. A ball rolling into the street tells you a child might be chasing it. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Pedestrians, page 38.
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Question 12Where should the lap belt be worn?
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B: Snug and low across the hips. Lap belts should lie snug and low across the hips, not across the abdomen; shoulder belts across the chest and collarbone. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Seat Belts, page 34.
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Question 13Can certain cold tablets affect your driving?
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C: Yes, they can make you drowsy at the wheel. Even certain cold tablets and capsules can make you drowsy; read all directions. DUI penalties also apply to narcotic drugs. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Drugs, page 37.
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Question 14A 15-year-old with a restricted North Dakota Class D license may drive whose vehicles?
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B: Only a parent's, guardian's, grandparent's, sibling's, aunt's or uncle's vehicle. A restricted 15-year-old may drive only a parent's, guardian's, grandparent's, sibling's, aunt's or uncle's vehicle. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Minors Driver License, page 6.
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Question 15What does a YIELD sign mean?
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D: Slow down and stop if necessary to yield the right of way. YIELD means slow down and stop if necessary so you can yield the right of way. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 9.
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Question 16You encounter a whiteout caused by a snowplow or crosswinds. What should you do?
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D: Never drive through it; be patient and wait until you can see. Never drive through whiteouts; plows pull over frequently to let traffic pass, so wait until you can see. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Meeting Snow Removal Equipment, page 28.
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Question 17At night, how far must a bicycle's headlight be visible in North Dakota?
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C: 500 feet. At night, bicycles must have a headlight visible from 500 feet and a red rear reflector. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles, page 38.
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Question 18According to a study cited in the North Dakota manual, the part of the brain that inhibits risky behavior isn't fully formed until about what age?
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D: 25. A National Institutes of Health study suggests the brain region that inhibits risky behavior isn't fully formed until age 25. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving Risks: What Parents Need to Know, page 40.
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Question 19Who is prohibited from purchasing, consuming or possessing alcohol in North Dakota?
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C: Persons under 21. Persons under 21 are prohibited from purchasing, consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Minor in Possession/Consumption Law, page 37.
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Question 20During what hours may a 15-year-old with a restricted North Dakota license not drive without a parent, guardian or adult 18+?
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C: From the later of sunset or 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.. Without a parent, guardian or adult 18+, the restricted 15-year-old may not drive from the later of sunset or 9 p.m. until 5 a.m., except directly to or from work, school or religious activities. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Minors Driver License, page 6.
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Question 21What does a speed limit sign show?
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A: The maximum speed permitted under ideal conditions. A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed permitted under ideal conditions. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 9.
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Question 22What causes most winter crashes, according to the North Dakota manual?
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B: Driving too fast for conditions. Most winter crashes are caused by driving too fast for conditions. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Meeting Snow Removal Equipment, page 28.
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Question 23What is the maximum engine size of a North Dakota motorized bicycle?
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A: 49.98 cc. A motorized bicycle has a maximum displacement of 49.98 cc, a top speed of 30 mph, and an automatic drive. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles, page 38.
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Question 24Within how many miles do teen drivers show the greatest improvement, according to the North Dakota manual?
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C: The first 1,000 miles (continuing through 5,000). Teens improve most within the first year and 1,000 miles, and continue improving through the first 5,000 miles. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving Risks: What Parents Need to Know, page 40.
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Question 25After serving at least how many days of a DUI suspension can a North Dakota driver get a temporary restricted license (outside the 24/7 program)?
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C: 30 days. A temporary restricted license can be issued after at least 30 days of suspension, or 14 days if in the 24/7 Sobriety Program. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Driving While Under the Influence, page 36.
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