North Dakota permit test practice

What color may pedestrian and school signs be, according to the manual?

1. AFluorescent orange or standard red
2. BFluorescent yellow-green or standard yellowCorrect
3. CFluorescent blue or plain standard white
4. DFluorescent pink or standard purple shades

Why: Pedestrian signs and school signs may be fluorescent yellow-green or standard yellow in color.

What defines a Passive railroad crossing?

1. AA crossing equipped with flashing lights and gates
2. BA crossing with no traffic control device, so the decision to stop rests with the driverCorrect
3. CA crossing controlled entirely by a nearby flagperson
4. DA crossing only found on private property

Why: A Passive Crossing has no traffic control device; the decision to stop or proceed rests entirely with the driver.

When leaving a parking space, whose right of way must a driver yield to before entering traffic?

1. AOnly vehicles signaling to turn
2. BOncoming vehicles already using the roadwayCorrect
3. CNo one, since the driver already has possession of the space
4. DOnly pedestrians in the immediate vicinity

Why: When leaving a parking space, the driver must yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles before entering traffic.

How should the yellow-flashing light seen on tow trucks and slow-moving vehicles be interpreted by drivers?

1. AAs an instruction to stop completely
2. BAs a signal that the vehicle has the right of way over all traffic
3. CAs a warning to slow downCorrect
4. DAs an indication the vehicle is an emergency vehicle

Why: The yellow-flashing light used mostly on tow trucks and slow moving vehicles warns drivers to slow down.

What should entrance ramp drivers do to merge safely with highway traffic?

1. ACome to a complete stop before merging
2. BAdjust their speed to merge safely with the flow of trafficCorrect
3. CMerge at the posted city street speed limit
4. DWait for a clear signal from other drivers before merging

Why: Entrance ramps allow drivers to adjust their speed to merge safely with the flow of traffic on the highway.

When parallel parking, how close should the vehicle's wheels be to the right-hand curb?

1. AWithin five feet of the curb
2. BExactly touching the curb
3. CWithin ten feet of the curb
4. DWithin one foot of the curbCorrect

Why: When parallel parking, your wheels should be parallel to the right-hand curb and within one foot of it.

What driving posture does the manual recommend to avoid overheating the brakes?

1. ARide the brakes lightly at all times for control
2. BUse one foot to operate both the gas and brake pedal, avoiding riding the brakesCorrect
3. CKeep the parking brake partially engaged while driving
4. DAlternate feet rapidly between pedals

Why: Use one foot to operate both the gas pedal and brake pedal to avoid riding the brakes, which can cause them to overheat.

How many abreast may bicyclists ride on a North Dakota roadway?

1. AUp to four abreast if space allows
2. BNot more than two abreastCorrect
3. CAny number abreast on rural roads
4. DSingle file only, with no exceptions ever

Why: Bicyclists should ride not more than two abreast, since single file is safest.

What blood alcohol concentration makes a driver 21 or older legally under the influence in North Dakota?

1. A.12% or greater
2. B.10% or greater
3. C.08% or greaterCorrect
4. D.15% or greater

Why: A chemical test result of eight one-hundredths of one percent (.08%) or greater means a driver 21 or older is legally under the influence.

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

1. A17 years old
2. B15 years old
3. C16 years old
4. D14 years oldCorrect

Why: To operate a motorized bicycle you must be at least 14 years of age or older.