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North Dakota DMV Sample Test

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1
Teen Licensing & Permits

What is the minimum age at which North Dakota issues a restricted driving permit?

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A 16
B 15
C 14
D 13
Why this answer

North Dakota issues a restricted driving permit at age 14 — among the earliest in the nation — reflecting the state's rural character where young drivers often need to help on family farms or commute to school. The permit requires a licensed adult in the vehicle until age 16.

Source: N.D.C.C. §39-06-03
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2
Severe Weather Driving

A "ground blizzard" on North Dakota highways refers to:

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A Any heavy snowfall event.
B Blowing snow (without active snowfall) that reduces visibility to near-zero.
C A thunderstorm in winter.
D Snow on the ground before a storm arrives.
Why this answer

A ground blizzard occurs when strong winds (typically 35+ mph) lift existing snow from fields and roadways into the air, reducing visibility to near-zero — even when the sky is otherwise clear. They're especially common on North Dakota's open prairie. If caught in one, slow down, increase following distance, and if visibility drops to zero, carefully pull off the road and wait.

Source: NDDOT Driver Manual — Winter Driving
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3
Signs & Signals

What does a lane-use control sign indicate?

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A They mean all lanes go straight only
B They show the speed limit for each lane
C They show allowed movements from the lane
Why this answer

Lane-use control signs show which movements are allowed from a particular lane.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?

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A Only trucks may use the highway
B A median begins ahead
C The divided highway is ending
Why this answer

A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

What does a steady red traffic light mean?

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A Proceed if the intersection looks clear
B Slow down and continue with caution
C Stop and remain stopped until you may lawfully go
Why this answer

A steady red light requires a complete stop until the signal changes or a permitted turn can be made lawfully.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

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A Only trucks must stop
B Treat it like a stop sign
C Slow and proceed without stopping
Why this answer

A flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

What does a flashing yellow signal mean?

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A The light is broken and must be ignored
B Stop before entering the intersection
C Proceed with caution
Why this answer

A flashing yellow signal warns you to proceed carefully.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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Signs & Signals

What does a steady yellow traffic light mean?

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A Speed up before the light turns red
B Traffic on the cross street must stop
C The light is about to change and you should prepare to stop if you can safely do so
Why this answer

A steady yellow means the signal is about to change to red.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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