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2026 North Dakota Permit Test 17
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QUESTION 1 / 24
When you are being tailgated:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
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B
If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
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C
Never slow down abruptly.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
You are coming to an intersection with a flashing yellow light. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and wait for the light to change.
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B
Make a U-turn because the intersection is closed.
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C
Drive carefully through the intersection.
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D
Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When the road is marked with a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line, with the broken line next to your lane, you may pass:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only in an emergency.
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B
If you are on an expressway.
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C
If traffic is clear.
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D
Only at an intersection.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
If worried, nervous, angry, or crying, a driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Will drive no differently than they would if they were thinking more clearly.
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B
Can drive faster because they are more in touch with their senses.
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C
Should take the time to focus on driving before starting the engine.
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D
Should call a friend to vent while driving.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
Pennant-shaped signs indicate:
Choose one answer below.
A
School zones.
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B
No passing zones.
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C
Speed limits.
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D
Railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When approaching an accident scene, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your attention on your driving.
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B
Keep moving.
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C
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
What does a single dashed white line separating traffic mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers may pass, even if it could be dangerous.
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B
Lanes move in opposite directions.
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C
Drivers may not pass.
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D
Drivers may pass if it is safe to do so.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
Choose one answer below.
A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
Driving while being distracted by any activity:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never dangerous.
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B
Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.
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C
Usually causes the driver to drive faster.
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D
Is only dangerous for young drivers.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the rear tires against the curb.
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B
Keep the front tires straight ahead.
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C
Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.
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D
Turn your steering wheel toward the curb.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-divided_highway_ahead.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep right.
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B
Keep left.
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C
Pass with caution.
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D
No passing.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
Choose one answer below.
A
Whoever started moving last
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B
The driver
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C
Whoever is slower
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D
The pedestrian
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QUESTION 13 / 24
If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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B
The driver on the left has the right-of-way.
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C
One driver may continue driving without stopping.
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D
One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.
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B
Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.
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C
Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.
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D
Stop in the middle of an intersection.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
Choose one answer below.
A
Your own reaction time.
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B
The time of day.
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C
The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
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D
The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Proceed slowly while waiting for an opening.
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B
Accelerate to a speed that is faster than the speed of traffic.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights until safely on the freeway.
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D
Accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
You may honk your horn when you:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have to stop quickly.
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B
Are passing another car.
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C
Have lost control of your car.
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D
Are passing a bicyclist.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive with your flashers turned on.
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B
Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
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C
Speed up and take the nearest exit.
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D
Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
At night, it is hardest to see:
Choose one answer below.
A
Road signs.
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B
Pedestrians.
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C
Other motorists.
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D
Street lights.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.
Choose one answer below.
A
White
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B
Blue
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C
Green
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D
Orange
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QUESTION 22 / 24
This sign is a warning that you are approaching: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-railroad_crossing.png
Choose one answer below.
A
An intersection.
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B
A crosswalk.
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C
A railroad crossing.
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D
A blasting zone.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tomato juice and lime
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B
Hot coffee
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C
Fresh air
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D
Only time
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QUESTION 24 / 24
The risk of hydroplaning can can be reduced by driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Through shallow water.
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B
More quickly.
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C
More slowly.
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D
Through deep water.
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