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North Dakota Permit Test: Speed Limits Practice Questions
Posted and default limits, school zones and the basic speed law.
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Question 1
What is the speed limit in a North Dakota business or residential district unless posted otherwise?
25 mph
20 mph
30 mph
35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
The maximum is 25 mph in a business or residential district unless otherwise posted.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 2
What is the maximum speed on a rural North Dakota interstate unless posted otherwise?
70 mph
75 mph
65 mph
80 mph
Correct answer: 80 mph
The maximum speed on rural interstate highways is 80 mph unless otherwise posted.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 3
What is the speed limit on gravel, dirt or loose-surface roads in North Dakota unless posted?
45 mph
65 mph
35 mph
55 mph
Correct answer: 55 mph
Unless posted otherwise, the limit on gravel, dirt or loose-surface roads is 55 mph.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 4
What is the maximum speed on paved, divided multi-lane highways in North Dakota unless posted?
65 mph
75 mph
70 mph
80 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The maximum on paved and divided multi-lane highways is 70 mph unless otherwise posted.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 5
How fast may you go approaching a railroad crossing when your view of the track is obstructed (unless posted)?
20 mph
10 mph
25 mph
30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
The limit is 20 mph approaching a railway crossing when your view of the track is obstructed, unless posted.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 6
What is the speed limit when passing a school while children are going to or leaving school, unless posted?
20 mph
15 mph
25 mph
30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Unless otherwise posted, the limit is 20 mph past a school during recess or while children are arriving or leaving.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 7
What is the maximum speed on a rural paved two-lane highway in North Dakota?
65 mph, if posted for that speed
80 mph
55 mph in all cases
70 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph, if posted for that speed
Rural paved two-lane highways may be driven at 65 mph if posted for that speed.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 8
How should you treat a posted speed limit?
As the exact speed you must always drive on that road
As a maximum for ideal conditions only
As a suggestion you may legally exceed by up to 5 mph
As a minimum speed that all traffic must maintain
Correct answer: As a maximum for ideal conditions only
Speed limits are maximums meant for ideal conditions; you may need to drive slower than posted.
Source: Rules of the Road – Speed Limits
Question 9
About how far does it take to stop at 55 mph on dry pavement?
About 100 feet
About 600 feet or more
About 50 feet
About 300 feet
Correct answer: About 300 feet
At 55 mph it takes approximately 300 feet, about one city block, to stop on dry pavement.
Source: Following and Stopping Distances
Question 10
What is the fine for entering a road that is officially closed due to hazardous conditions?
$50
$100
$250
$1,000
Correct answer: $250
It is not legal to enter a road officially closed due to hazardous conditions; the penalty is a $250 fine.
Source: Winter Driving
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