North Dakota road signs practice test
Road signs are part of the North Dakota NDDOT knowledge test. Practise the 31 sign questions we wrote from the North Dakota handbook, then drill every common sign.
North Dakota handbook sign questions
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Question 1What does the STOP sign require in North Dakota if there is no stop line or crosswalk?
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A: Stop as near as possible before the intersection where you can safely see traffic from all directions. With no stop line or crosswalk, stop as near as possible before the intersection where you can safely see traffic approaching from all directions. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 9.
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Question 2What colors are most North Dakota regulatory signs?
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B: White with black letters or red with white letters. Most regulatory signs are white with black letters or red with white letters. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 9.
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Question 3Where is the rectangular DO NOT PASS sign placed?
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A: On the right side of the road. The rectangular DO NOT PASS sign is on the right side of the road; the yellow pennant is on the left. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 10.
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Question 4What does a WRONG WAY sign tell you?
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D: You are going the wrong way on a street, freeway or ramp. WRONG WAY tells you you're going the wrong way on a street, freeway or ramp. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 10.
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Question 5What is a two-way left turn lane NOT intended for?
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B: Passing or overtaking. The center lane is only for left-turning vehicles from either direction, not for passing or overtaking. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 10.
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Question 6What colors are North Dakota warning signs?
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A: Yellow with a black legend. Warning signs are yellow with a black legend. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 7What 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 8What 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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Question 9At 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.
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Question 10What 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.
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Question 11Diagonal stripes on a barricade slope downward to the right. What does that mean?
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D: Keep to the right. Stripes sloping downward to the right mean keep to the right; sloping to the left means keep to the left. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Channelizing Devices, page 13.
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Question 12What color are most construction and maintenance signs?
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C: Orange with a black legend. Most work-area signs are diamond-shaped, orange with a black legend. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Construction and Maintenance Devices, page 13.
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Question 13What is the minimum fee for violating a North Dakota work zone speed limit when workers are present?
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C: $80. Failing to comply with work zone speed limits carries an $80 minimum fee when work is in progress and workers are present. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Construction and Maintenance Devices, page 13.
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Question 14According 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.
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Question 15What 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.
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Question 16What 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.
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Question 17What 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 18What 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 19What 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 20What 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 21What does a sign prohibiting right turn on red mean?
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C: You may not turn right on a red light at that intersection. It prohibits a right turn on a red light at selected intersections; some show it electronically. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Regulatory Signs, page 10.
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Question 22What does a sign showing two lanes merging into one tell you?
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C: The number of lanes is reduced; move safely into the proper lane. Lane reduction signs warn of fewer lanes ahead; move safely into the proper lane. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 23What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign mean?
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C: The median ends; two-way traffic ahead. The median or divided highway ends. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 24What does a TWO-WAY TRAFFIC sign mean?
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D: The road carries two-way traffic. The road has two-way traffic. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 25What does a sign with a curved arrow and an advisory speed plaque tell you?
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A: The maximum recommended speed to take the curve or turn. Curve or turn warning signs are often supplemented with an advisory speed showing the maximum recommended speed. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 11.
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Question 26What does a BUMP sign warn?
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B: A bump in the road ahead; slow down to avoid losing control. There's a bump in the road ahead; slow down to avoid loss of control. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.
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Question 27What does a sign showing a deer mean?
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A: Deer crossing; watch for deer. The deer crossing sign warns that deer may cross; slow down, especially at dawn and dusk. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.
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Question 28What does a school crosswalk sign warn of?
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B: A crosswalk for school children. The school crosswalk sign warns of a crosswalk for school children. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Warning Signs, page 12.
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Question 29What do flashing arrow panels in work zones tell you?
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D: Move into certain lanes because part of the road ahead is closed. Flashing or sequencing arrow panels direct drivers into certain lanes and show part of the road ahead is closed; they can also be used in caution mode. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Flashing Arrow Panels, page 13.
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Question 30What do flagpersons in North Dakota work zones use to direct traffic?
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B: Red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles. Flagpersons wear high-visibility vests and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Flagpersons, page 14.
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Question 31What does the symbol of access sign indicate?
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C: Facilities such as rest areas are free of barriers to people with mobility impairments. The symbol of access indicates facilities free of barriers to people with mobility impairments. Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual 2025-2027: Guide Signs, page 14.
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