15 questions from the North Dakota driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the maximum speed limit when approaching an intersection with an obstructed view in North Dakota, unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 20 miles per hour. The handbook sets the speed limit at 20 mph for this specific scenario involving obstructed views at intersections.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 24: “20 miles per hour when approaching an intersection when your view of the intersection is in any way obstructed, unless otherwise posted.”
2. What does a slow-moving vehicle sign indicate about the vehicle it is mounted on?
Answer: The vehicle is being towed at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less. The handbook defines the slow-moving vehicle sign as indicating that the vehicle or equipment is being towed at a speed of 25 mph or less.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 16: “This sign is mounted on the rear of vehicles or equipment being towed at a speed of 25 miles per hour or less.”
3. According to the handbook, what is the standard color scheme for warning signs?
Answer: Yellow with a black legend. The handbook states that warning signs are yellow with a black legend, distinguishing them from construction (orange), guide (green), and service (blue) signs.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 15: “These signs are yellow with a black legend.”
4. In a work zone, what do diagonal stripes sloping downward to the right on a barricade instruct the driver to do?
Answer: Keep to the right. The handbook states that stripes sloping downward to the right guide the driver to keep to the right, while stripes sloping left mean keep left.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 17: “Stripes sloping downward to the right mean the driver shouldkeep to the right.”
5. What is the required distance for visibility of lamps when parked on a public highway between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise?
Answer: 1,000 feet. The handbook specifies that emergency parking lights must be visible for a distance of 1,000 feet during these times.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 30: “Between one-half hour after sunset and onehalf hour before sunrise, your vehicle must display at least one white or amber lamp in front and a red light on the rear, both visible for a distance of 1,000 feet when parked on a public highway.”
6. When turning left from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, which lane should you enter?
Answer: The passing lane. The instructions specify entering the passing lane first when turning left onto a four-lane highway, moving right later if traffic permits.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 27: “Make the turn so that you enter the passing lane of the four-lane highway.”
7. What is the recommended following distance between your vehicle and others in traffic flow?
Answer: At least a 3-4 second space. The handbook advises maintaining a time-based gap of 3 to 4 seconds rather than a fixed distance or shorter time interval.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 46: “Keep at least a 3-4 second space between your vehicle and others in traffic flow.”
8. What is the maximum speed limit on rural Interstate highways in North Dakota, unless otherwise posted?
Answer: 80 miles per hour. The handbook lists 80 mph as the specific maximum speed limit for rural Interstate highways in the absence of other postings.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 24: “80 miles per hour on rural Interstate highways, unless otherwise posted.”
9. What shape is the Railroad Advance Warning sign?
Answer: Round. The handbook specifies that the Railroad Advance Warning sign is round, whereas construction signs are diamond-shaped and slow-moving vehicle signs are triangular.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 16: “The Railroad Advance Warning sign is round with black lettering on a yellow background.”
10. How should a driver operate antilock brakes (ABS) to ensure maximum effectiveness?
Answer: Keep firm and continuous pressure on the brake pedal. The handbook instructs drivers to maintain continuous pressure on ABS brakes, noting that pumping them decreases effectiveness.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 32: “Keep firm and continuous pressure on antilock brakes (ABS).”
11. How far to the rear must a vehicle's mirror allow the driver to see?
Answer: 200 feet. The handbook requires every vehicle to have a mirror that allows the driver to see at least 200 feet to the rear.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 30: “Every vehicle must have a mirror allowing you to see at least 200 feet to the rear.”
12. Which of the following items is permitted inside the knowledge testing area?
Answer: Medical alert animals. The handbook lists various prohibited items but makes a specific exception for medical alert or service animals.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 5: “Children, pets (except medical alert/ service animals), backpacks, purses, paper, pen, pencil, markers, cell phones, notebooks and any other electronic devices are not allowed in the knowledge testing area.”
13. Who is required to consent for a minor to obtain a permit or license?
Answer: The parent or legal guardian. The handbook clearly mandates that consent from a parent or legal guardian is necessary for a minor to get a permit or license.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 44: “Consent of a parent or legal guardian is required for a minor to get a permit or a license.”
14. What is the only effective method to eliminate alcohol from the bloodstream according to the handbook?
Answer: Time. The handbook clarifies that time is the sole method for eliminating alcohol, noting that coffee, showers, and exercise do not speed up this process.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 39: “Time is the only way to eliminate alcohol from the blood stream. This process is relatively slow and will not be quickened by drinking coffee, taking cold showers, or exercising.”
15. When a motor vehicle is stranded along an interstate outside city limits with flashing hazard lights, what should an approaching driver do?
Answer: Yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to the stranded vehicle. The handbook instructs drivers to yield and move to a non-adjacent lane to safely pass stranded vehicles on interstates.
North Dakota driver handbook, page 36: “If a motor vehicle is stranded along the interstate or multilane highway outside city limits, with flashing hazard lights, a driver approaching or passing this vehicle should yield the right of way and move safely to the lane not adjacent to the stranded vehicle.”