North Dakota doesn't publish its knowledge-test length and pass score on an official page we could confirm, so we don't state numbers here. The questions in this quiz are written in the style of North Dakota's knowledge test, and North Dakota's official driver handbook (linked below) is the source to study from.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
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Q1. Hydroplaning happens when:
A Your windshield fogs overB Your brakes get wet and squealC Your tires ride up on a film of water and lose contact with the roadD Your engine draws in water
Hydroplaning starts with speed, water depth and worn tread. Ease off the accelerator, keep the wheel straight, and do not brake hard.
Q2. In North Dakota, an applicant under 18 must log how much supervised driving before the road test?
A 40 hours, including 10 at nightB 20 hours, including 2 at nightC 30 hours, including 10 at nightD 50 hours
A parent or guardian certifies the hours. Night driving is where new drivers crash most, which is why a share of the total has to be after dark.
Q3. You should slow down before entering a curve because:
A It saves fuelB The speed limit always drops in curvesC Braking in a curve can cause a skid and the vehicle needs grip to turnD Your tires wear faster in curves
Slow in, steady through, accelerate gently out. Braking mid-corner shifts weight and can break traction.
Q4. In North Dakota, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit when passing a school during recess or during opening or closing hours is:
A 35 mphB 15 mphC 25 mphD 20 mph
North Dakota sets a default 20 mph limit when passing a school during recess or while children are arriving or leaving, unless a different limit is posted.
Q5. A three-point turn should be used only:
A On a narrow, quiet street with good visibility in both directionsB On a curveC On a busy highwayD On a hill
The manoeuvre blocks the whole road for several seconds, so it needs a low-traffic street and a clear view both ways.
Q6. You should dim your high beams when:
A Only in townB Only when meeting oncoming trafficC You are following another vehicle or meeting oncoming trafficD Only when it is raining
High beams reflect off mirrors and blind the driver ahead as well as the one coming toward you. Dim for both.
Q7. In North Dakota, a new resident may operate a Class D vehicle on an out-of-state operator's license for:
A 10 days after becoming a residentB One year after becoming a residentC 90 days after becoming a residentD 60 days after becoming a resident
A new North Dakota resident may drive a Class D vehicle on their out-of-state license for 60 days before they are required to obtain a North Dakota operator's license.
Q8. You notice one headlight is out at night. You should:
A Get it replaced promptly — it is an equipment violation and other drivers misjudge your positionB Drive with high beams insteadC Drive only on lit roadsD Wait for the next inspection
From a distance one light reads as a motorcycle, and oncoming drivers misjudge how much room you take. Fix it before driving at night again.
Q9. You arrive at an intersection where the traffic signal is completely dark because of a power failure. You should:
A Proceed as if you had a green lightB Treat it as a four-way stopC Wait until the signal works againD Treat it as a yield and keep moving
A dark signal is treated as an all-way stop. Stop, then take turns in the order vehicles arrived.
Q10. In North Dakota, using a hand-held cell phone while driving is:
A Illegal for all driversB Illegal for all drivers, but enforced as a secondary offenseC Allowed for talking, but texting while driving is illegalD Banned in school and work zones, and texting is banned everywhere
There is no statewide hands-free law, so holding a phone to talk is not itself an offence. Texting is banned for all drivers, and new drivers face tighter limits.
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