North Dakota DMV Practice Test

Question 1

In North Dakota, parking within how many feet of an intersection is prohibited?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

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50 feet

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20 feet

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15 feet

Question 2

What does a tire's 4-digit date code (part of the DOT code, e.g., '2325') on the sidewall tell you?

Accepted Answer

The week and year the tire was manufactured, which helps track its age since tires are generally replaced after 6-10 years regardless of tread

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The tire's maximum load rating

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The recommended tire pressure

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The factory where the tire was tested

Question 3

At a freeway exit, when should you begin to slow down?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you enter the deceleration lane (exit ramp) — not before, since braking on the main freeway lanes causes rear-end crashes

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In the middle of the exit ramp

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1 mile before the exit so you can safely slow down

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In the travel lane, then exit slowly

Question 4

How far from an intersection must you park?

Accepted Answer

25-30 feet from a crosswalk at most intersections (state laws vary, typically 15-30 feet)

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10 feet

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20 feet

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50 feet from any intersection

Question 5

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to match traffic speed

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Stop and wait for an opening

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Enter slowly and speed up gradually

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Sound your horn to alert drivers

Question 6

A designated driver is someone who:

Accepted Answer

Agrees to remain alcohol-free for the evening and drives their group home safely

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Has a valid license and can drive legally regardless of how much they have consumed

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Has taken special training in impaired driving detection

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Has a lower BAC than other members of the group

Question 7

'Driving While Ability Impaired' (DWAI) differs from DUI/DWI in that:

Accepted Answer

DWAI is typically a lesser charge applied at lower BAC levels (often 0.05%-0.08%) where the driver is impaired but below the per se DUI limit

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DWAI applies only to drugs, not alcohol

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DWAI only applies to commercial vehicles

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DWAI is only charged when the driver refuses a breath test

Question 8

If an aggressive driver is tailgating you, you should:

Accepted Answer

Move to the right and allow them to pass

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Brake-check them to warn them back

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Speed up to create distance

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Make eye contact and signal your displeasure

Question 9

What is a 'channelizing island' and how do you navigate around it?

Accepted Answer

A triangular painted or raised area that separates and directs traffic flows - drive in the designated lanes around the island, never drive through or over it

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A small island in the middle of a river crossing

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A parking area in the center of an intersection

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A designated area for U-turns

Question 10

In North Dakota, after an emergency vehicle passes with lights and siren, you must not:

Accepted Answer

Follow within 500 feet of the emergency vehicle

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Use your horn to signal other drivers

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Return to your lane for at least 30 seconds

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Exceed the speed limit to keep up with the vehicle

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