20 questions from the North Dakota driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. Under what condition should you use yellow caution lights on a school bus according to the handbook?
Answer: When the bus is about to stop and red lights will soon come on. Yellow lights serve as a preliminary warning that the bus is preparing to stop, preceding the activation of red flashing lights.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 24: “When a school bus is equipped with yellow caution lights, these lights may be used as a warning that the school bus is about to stop and that the red flashing lights will soon come on.”
2. What is the primary function of Regulatory signs as described in the handbook?
Answer: They control and regulate traffic by giving mandatory instructions. The handbook defines Regulatory signs by their function to control traffic and provide mandatory instructions to drivers.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 13: “Regulatory signs control and regulate traffic. They give mandatory instructions to the driver.”
3. What is the approximate size of the 'No-Zone' around trucks and buses where visibility is limited?
Answer: About 15 feet on all sides of the truck. The handbook defines the blind spot or 'No-Zone' as extending approximately 15 feet around the vehicle, emphasizing that if you cannot see the driver, they cannot see you.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 46: “This is about 15 feet on all sides of the truck.”
4. According to the handbook, what is the unique shape characteristic of the Stop sign?
Answer: It is the only eight-sided sign. The handbook states that the Stop sign is distinguished by being the only sign with eight sides.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 13: “The Stop sign is the only eightsided sign.”
5. What should you do if your accelerator pedal sticks while driving?
Answer: Depress the clutch or shift into neutral. The handbook advises depressing the clutch or shifting into neutral to manage a stuck accelerator pedal.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 34: “If your accelerator pedal sticks, depress the clutch or shift it into neutral.”
6. Under what condition may a person elect to attend a driver improvement course in lieu of points on their driving record?
Answer: For violations assigned five or less points. The handbook specifies that this option is available for violations assigned five or fewer points.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 44: “A person may elect to attend a driver improvement course in lieu of points on the driving record for violations assigned five or less points.”
7. When walking at night, what specific action does the handbook advise pedestrians to take regarding their clothing?
Answer: Wear light or white clothing. The handbook directly instructs pedestrians to wear light or white clothing when walking at night to ensure visibility.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 42: “When you walk at night, walk facing traffic and wear light or white clothing.”
8. When parallel parking, how far from the right-hand curb should your wheels be?
Answer: Within one foot. The handbook states that wheels must be within one foot of the right-hand curb during parallel parking.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 29: “Parallel Parking When parallel parking your vehicle, your wheels should be parallel to the right-hand curb and within one foot of the right-hand curb.”
9. What is the required action if you are involved in a crash resulting in combined damage of $4,000 or more, or personal injury?
Answer: Immediately report it to the local police if you are in a city. The handbook states that crashes meeting these criteria must be immediately reported to local police when within city limits.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 31: “Immediately report it to the local police if you are in a city.”
10. According to the handbook, what is the approximate stopping distance for a fully-loaded tractor-trailer on dry pavement?
Answer: More than 400 feet. The handbook states that a fully-loaded tractor-trailer requires more than 400 feet to stop on dry pavement.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 35: “A fully-loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 400 feet on dry pavement to come to a complete stop, or more than the length of a football field.”
11. What is the penalty for violating North Dakota’s child passenger safety law?
Answer: $25 and one point against the license of the driver. The handbook states the specific penalty consists of a $25 fine and one point deducted from the driver's license.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 38: “The penalty for violation is $25 and one point against the license of the driver.”
12. According to the handbook, where must a vehicle stop when both stop lines and crosswalk lines are present at an intersection?
Answer: Before crossing the stop line. The handbook states that when both markings are present, the vehicle must stop before crossing the stop line.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 21: “When stop lines and crosswalk lines are used together, you must stop your vehicle before crossing the stop line.”
13. How often is the option to attend a driver improvement course in lieu of points valid?
Answer: Once every 12 months. The handbook states that the option to attend a course in lieu of points is valid once every 12 months.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 44: “This option is valid once every 12 months and may not be used in conjunction with item 2 above.”
14. What specific hazard is described as occurring when water on the roadway becomes deep enough that tires ride on the water rather than the surface?
Answer: Hydroplaning. The handbook defines hydroplaning as the condition where tires ride on water instead of the road surface.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 33: “Hydroplaning. This occurs when your tires ride on the water and not on roadway surface.”
15. How does doubling your speed affect your braking distance according to the handbook?
Answer: It quadruples the braking distance. The handbook specifies that increasing speed by a factor of two results in a fourfold increase in the distance required to stop.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 46: “Doubling your speed will quadruple your braking distance.”
16. What is the recommended action when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Answer: Make every attempt to get out of their way. The handbook advises drivers to prioritize getting out of the way of aggressive drivers rather than challenging them.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 47: “First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way.”
17. What is the primary purpose of the center lane in a Two-Way Left Turn Lane configuration?
Answer: It is reserved only for left-turning vehicles in either direction. The handbook defines the specific use of the center lane as being exclusively for left turns from either direction.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 21: “The center lane is reserved only for left-turning vehicles in either direction.”
18. What is the recommended rule of thumb for determining if you are visible to a truck driver?
Answer: If you can’t see the truck driver in his or her side mirror, he or she can’t see you. The handbook provides this specific rule to help drivers ensure they are not in the truck's blind spots.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 36: “An excellent rule of thumb for drivers sharing the road with a tractor-trailer is, “If you can’t see the truck driver in his or her side mirror, he or she can’t see you.””
19. What is the consequence if an applicant leaves the knowledge testing area before completing their test?
Answer: They receive a failed test score. The handbook states that leaving the testing area prematurely results in an automatic failure.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 5: “You will also receive a failed test score if you leave the knowledge testing area before your test is completed.”
20. When passing another vehicle, how far before meeting an approaching vehicle must you return to your proper lane?
Answer: At least 200 feet. The handbook specifies a minimum distance of 200 feet to ensure safe re-entry into the lane before encountering oncoming traffic.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 25: “Give yourself enough time to get completely beyond the vehicle that you are passing, and return to your proper lane at least 200 feet before meeting an approaching vehicle.”