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North Dakota Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions
Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
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Question 1
What following-distance rule does the North Dakota manual describe?
The one-second rule
The ten-second rule
The three-second rule
One car length per 20 mph
Correct answer: The three-second rule
The manual uses the three-second rule; count from when the vehicle ahead passes a mark until you reach it.
Source: Following and Stopping Distances
Question 2
In which situation should you increase your following distance to four seconds or more?
When the road is dry and empty
When driving a small car
When following a motorcycle
When the vehicle ahead is speeding up
Correct answer: When following a motorcycle
More following distance is needed on slippery roads, when following motorcycles or large vehicles, or when towing.
Source: Following and Stopping Distances
Question 3
How should you adjust your following distance on snow even with snow tires or chains?
Keep the normal three seconds
Double it
Cut it in half for traction
Follow closely to use the tracks ahead
Correct answer: Double it
Snow tires or chains help, but you should still double your following distance.
Source: Winter Driving
Question 4
When must you use headlights in North Dakota?
Sunset to sunrise, and when visibility is under 1,000 feet
Only after midnight, when traffic is at its lightest
Only on interstate highways during nighttime hours
Only when it is raining hard enough to use the wipers
Correct answer: Sunset to sunrise, and when visibility is under 1,000 feet
Use headlights from sunset to sunrise and in bad weather when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
Source: Night Driving
Question 5
When must you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?
At 100 feet
At least 500 feet before meeting it
Only when it flashes its lights
When it is beside you
Correct answer: At least 500 feet before meeting it
Dim your headlights at least 500 feet before meeting traffic and within 300 feet when following another vehicle.
Source: Night Driving
Question 6
When following another vehicle at night, dim your headlights within:
100 feet
500 feet
300 feet
1,000 feet
Correct answer: 300 feet
Dim your headlights within 300 feet when following another vehicle.
Source: Night Driving
Question 7
An oncoming driver does not dim the high beams. Where should you look?
Toward the right edge of the road
Directly at the headlights
At the center line
Close your eyes briefly
Correct answer: Toward the right edge of the road
If a vehicle does not dim its lights, look to the right edge of the road to avoid being blinded.
Source: Night Driving
Question 8
A deer suddenly appears in front of you. What does the manual advise?
Do not swerve; that can cause a worse crash
Swerve sharply into the other lane to miss it
Speed up so you pass before the deer moves
Turn off your headlights so the deer can see
Correct answer: Do not swerve; that can cause a worse crash
Do not swerve to avoid an animal; it could cause a worse crash such as hitting a tree, another vehicle, or rolling over.
Source: Night Driving
Question 9
When are you most likely to encounter deer on the road?
At midday
Only in winter
At dawn and dusk
Only on interstates
Correct answer: At dawn and dusk
Pay close attention at dawn and dusk for animals, especially deer, and slow down where deer crossing signs are posted.
Source: Night Driving
Question 10
When towing a trailer faster than 25 mph, what is required?
Safety chains or brakes that hold the trailer if it uncouples
A second licensed driver riding along in the towing vehicle
Hazard flashers turned on at all times while you are towing
A commercial driver license with a special towing endorsement on it
Correct answer: Safety chains or brakes that hold the trailer if it uncouples
When traveling faster than 25 mph, you need safety chains or brakes capable of holding the trailer if the coupling breaks.
Source: Towing & Coasting
Question 11
Every vehicle must have a mirror that lets you see at least how far to the rear?
50 feet
100 feet
200 feet
500 feet
Correct answer: 200 feet
Every vehicle must have a mirror allowing you to see at least 200 feet to the rear.
Source: Towing & Coasting
Question 12
Is coasting downhill in neutral allowed in North Dakota?
Yes, to save fuel
No, it is prohibited
Yes, but only on gravel roads
Only for trucks
Correct answer: No, it is prohibited
A driver going downhill may not coast with the gears or transmission in neutral.
Source: Towing & Coasting
Question 13
What is the fine for throwing litter on a North Dakota public highway?
$500
$50
$100
$1,000
Correct answer: $500
Throwing or depositing litter on a public highway subjects you to a $500 fine.
Source: Towing & Coasting
Question 14
Before backing up, what does the manual recommend for safety?
Honk twice and then back up quickly and smoothly
Rely only on your rear camera to see what is behind
Open your door and lean out while rolling backward
Walk around the vehicle to check for clearance
Correct answer: Walk around the vehicle to check for clearance
To avoid backing into children or obstacles, walk around your vehicle to check for clearance before backing.
Source: Towing & Coasting
Question 15
What is the fine for texting while driving in North Dakota?
$20
$100
$500
$1,000
Correct answer: $100
Composing, reading or sending an electronic message while driving is illegal for everyone; the penalty is a $100 fine.
Source: Distracted Driving & Fatigue
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