Before you enter a road from an alley in a business district, what must you do?

Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians.

Follow the usual right-of-way rules for an uncontrolled intersection.

Yield to all traffic and pedestrians.

Speed up to merge with traffic.

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see

the front of it in your rear-view mirror.

the front of it in your left side mirror.

the front of it in your right side mirror.

its driver in your left side mirror.

What does this sign mean?

There is a steep descent ahead.

This route is for heavy trucks only.

This route is for trucks carrying hazardous materials only.

Which of the following is generally considered one standard alcoholic drink?

One 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor

One 12-ounce can of regular beer

If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver by

keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

keeping to the near side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.

reducing your speed and driving in a No-Zone.

In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should _____ while driving in the city.

look ten seconds ahead on the road

look two seconds ahead on the road

When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to

vehicles already traveling on the highway.

other vehicles on the entrance ramp.

heavy trucks on the entrance ramp.

On a freeway, the right lane should remain open for ________ as much as possible.

traffic entering or leaving the freeway

In North Dakota law, what is the term used to denote the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood?

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Your driving privilege may be suspended

if you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.

if you refuse to designate a sober driver.

if you carry a full, sealed, and unopened container of liquor, beer, or wine inside your vehicle.

if you carry alcoholic beverages in closed containers, while working for someone with an off-site liquor sales license.

Which of the following does not affect blood alcohol concentration?

Amount of time since last drink

Period of time the alcohol was consumed

Which of the following is illegal for minors?

Having a BAC of 0.02% or greater

In all US states, you can be charged with driving under the influence of marijuana if

(a) your driving is visibly impaired

(b) your blood THC level equals or exceeds 5 ng/ml

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North Dakota DOT Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

20 safety & hazards questions for the North Dakota DOT Permit Test, out of 104 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real North Dakota test has 25 questions and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass.

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1Question 1 of 20
Before you enter a road from an alley in a business district, what must you do?
Not quite. The answer is Stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians.
In a business or residential district, when leaving an alley, a driveway, a private road, or a building to enter a roadway, stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area and then yield to pedestrians. Yield the right of way to approaching vehicles before you enter the roadway. [Right of Way, Rules of the Road, North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: ND Cen. Code § 39-10-45
2Question 2 of 20
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be fined
Not quite. The answer is $500.
If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be fined $500. You will also have to undergo an addiction evaluation by an appropriate licensed addiction treatment program. [Driving While Under the Influence; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: ND Cen. Code § 39-08-01
3Question 3 of 20
When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see
Not quite. The answer is the front of it in your rear-view mirror.
When passing a vehicle, do not merge back in front of the vehicle until you can see the entire front of the vehicle in your rear-view mirror. Large vehicles have long stopping distances. If you merge back directly in front of a large vehicle and then suddenly slow down or stop for some reason, you might get rear-ended by the large vehicle.
4Question 4 of 20
What does this sign mean?
Not quite. The answer is There is a steep descent ahead.
This sign warns that there is a steep descent ahead. Check your brakes. Watch out for slowly descending vehicles such as trucks. Use low gear to reduce wear on your brakes even if your vehicle has an automatic transmission.
5Question 5 of 20
Which of the following is generally considered one standard alcoholic drink?
Not quite. The answer is Each of the above
A 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor, a 12-ounce can of regular beer, and a 5-ounce glass of wine are each generally considered one standard drink. Although the total serving sizes are different, each contains approximately 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol.
6Question 6 of 20
If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver by
Not quite. The answer is keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly.
If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver pass by keeping to the far side of your lane and reducing your speed slightly. Never speed up when a vehicle is trying to pass you. Try to avoid driving in a truck's No-Zones.
7Question 7 of 20
Which of these will not adversely affect your driving as you are on the road?
Not quite. The answer is Listening to the radio
Any activity that uses your hands should be avoided while driving. Listening to the radio, on the other hand, can help you stay alert.
8Question 8 of 20
If you are convicted of a third or subsequent DUI offense in seven years and your alcohol concentration (AC) at the time of the offense was 0.18% or above, your driver's license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 3 years.
If you are convicted of a third or subsequent DUI offense in seven years, your driver's license will usually be suspended for two years. However, if your AC was 0.18% or above at the time of the offense, your license will be suspended for three years. You will also face criminal penalties including a mandatory jail sentence. [Driving While Under the Influence; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: "North Dakota Penalties for Driving Impaired," North Dakota Department of Transportation, https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/safety/penaltiesdrinkingdriving.htm
9Question 9 of 20
_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstate highways.
Not quite. The answer is Rear-end collisions
Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crashes on interstate highways. And the most frequent cause of rear-end collisions is tailgating (following the vehicle ahead too closely). The North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual recommends that you keep at least a three-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you. Under poor driving conditions, you should increase your following distance to four or more seconds.
10Question 10 of 20
In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should _____ while driving in the city.
Not quite. The answer is look ten seconds ahead on the road
To avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look well down the road – at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. Looking well down the road will leave you more time to react to hazards. Plus, you will be able to drive more safely, save on fuel, and steer straighter.
11Question 11 of 20
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to
Not quite. The answer is vehicles already traveling on the highway.
When entering a highway from an entrance ramp, you must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already traveling on the highway before you merge into the proper lane.
12Question 12 of 20
On a freeway, the right lane should remain open for ________ as much as possible.
Not quite. The answer is traffic entering or leaving the freeway
If you are in the right lane, leave room for vehicles entering the freeway. The right lane should remain open for traffic entering or leaving the freeway as much as possible.
13Question 13 of 20
If you are convicted of a third or subsequent DUI offense in seven years, your driver's license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 2 years.
If you are convicted of a third or subsequent DUI offense in seven years, your driver's license will be suspended for two years. You will also face criminal penalties including a mandatory jail sentence. [Driving While Under the Influence; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: "North Dakota Penalties for Driving Impaired," North Dakota Department of Transportation, https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/safety/penaltiesdrinkingdriving.htm
14Question 14 of 20
In North Dakota law, what is the term used to denote the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood?
Not quite. The answer is Alcohol Concentration (AC)
North Dakota law uses the term Alcohol Concentration (AC) to denote the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood or breath. Other US states use such terms as Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) or Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). [Alcohol; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: ND Cen. Code § 39-08-01
15Question 15 of 20
Your driving privilege may be suspended
Not quite. The answer is if you refuse to submit to a blood and/or urine test.
If you refuse to submit to the required blood and/or urine test(s), your driving privilege may be suspended because of your refusal.
16Question 16 of 20
Which of the following does not affect blood alcohol concentration?
Not quite. The answer is Type of alcohol
Type of alcohol does not affect blood alcohol concentration. Standard servings of each type of alcohol all contain the same amount.
17Question 17 of 20
Which of the following is illegal for minors?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.
18Question 18 of 20
In all US states, you can be charged with driving under the influence of marijuana if
Not quite. The answer is (a) your driving is visibly impaired
In any US state, you can be charged with driving under the influence (or whatever the equivalent term is in that state) if your driving is visibly impaired by any substance. However, there is still debate over what minimum blood tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) level should be considered evidence of driving under the influence. As of 2023, 14 states enforce zero tolerance of blood THC even for adult drivers. Five states have set numerical limits on blood THC; typically, 5 nanograms or more per milliliter of blood constitutes being under the influence. Other states have no policies on blood THC.
19Question 19 of 20
If your driver's license has been suspended for DUI, you may be able to obtain a work permit after your license has been suspended for at least
Not quite. The answer is 30 days.
In North Dakota, a Temporary Restricted License (TRL) (also known as a work permit) allows a driver whose driver's license has been suspended or revoked to drive for certain purposes. With a TRL, you may drive to and from work or school or for essential life maintenance needs of yourself or your family. However, you may not obtain a TRL until you have already served part of your suspension or revocation period. For DUI offenses, your license must be suspended for at least 30 days before you may obtain a TRL. There are also other requirements. [Driving While Under the Influence; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: "Drivers License Suspensions," "Drivers License Frequently Asked Questions," North Dakota Department of Transportation, http://www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet2/view/dl-faq.aspx
20Question 20 of 20
If you are convicted of a second DUI offense in seven years, your driver's license will be suspended for
Not quite. The answer is 1 year.
If you are convicted of a second DUI offense in seven years, your driver's license will be suspended for 365 days. You will also face criminal penalties including a mandatory ten-day jail sentence. [Driving While Under the Influence; Drinking, Drugs and Driving; North Dakota Noncommercial Drivers License Manual],
Source: "North Dakota Penalties for Driving Impaired," North Dakota Department of Transportation, https://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/safety/penaltiesdrinkingdriving.htm

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How many questions are on the North Dakota DOT Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 25 questions.

What score do you need to pass the North Dakota DOT Permit Test?

You need 20 out of 25 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the North Dakota DOT Permit Test?

You can take it from age 14. Can be taken in person or online at nd.knowtodrive.com. Offered in many languages, with audio and ASL at major sites.

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Before you enter a road from an alley in a business district, what must you do?

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, you will be fined

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see

What does this sign mean?

Which of the following is generally considered one standard alcoholic drink?

If a truck is trying to pass you, you can help the truck driver by

Which of these will not adversely affect your driving as you are on the road?

If you are convicted of a third or subsequent DUI offense in seven years and your alcohol concentration (AC) at the time of the offense was 0.18% or above, your driver's license will be suspended for

_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstate highways.