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2026 North Dakota Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 24
If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold down the brake pedal.
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B
Firmly pump your brakes.
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C
Lightly tap the brakes.
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D
Release the brake pedal.
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QUESTION 2 / 24
When you park uphill on a street with a curb:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
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B
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
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C
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
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D
Turn the back wheels into the curb.
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QUESTION 3 / 24
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain their speed and proceed.
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B
Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
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C
Yield to all other drivers.
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D
Be prepared to yield.
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QUESTION 4 / 24
Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid red arrow:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is never used as a traffic signal.
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B
Has the same meaning as a circular red traffic light.
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C
Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
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D
Means that the traffic the arrow is pointing toward must stop.
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QUESTION 5 / 24
When parallel parking, you should park within ____ of the curb.
Choose one answer below.
A
10 inches
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B
12 inches
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C
18 inches
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D
24 inches
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QUESTION 6 / 24
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
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B
Should come to a complete stop.
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C
May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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D
Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.
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QUESTION 7 / 24
You may cross double solid yellow lines:
Choose one answer below.
A
To pass a slow-moving truck.
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B
To turn into a driveway.
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C
To pass another car.
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D
Under no conditions.
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QUESTION 8 / 24
A yellow light that flashes on and off means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.
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B
Stop and wait for a green light.
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
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D
Slow down and proceed with caution.
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QUESTION 9 / 24
A leaking exhaust system can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cause excessive oil use.
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B
Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
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C
Make you drowsy while driving.
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D
Set grass fires on country roads.
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QUESTION 10 / 24
To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not cross the centerline.
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B
Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.
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C
Use the shoulder.
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D
Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.
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QUESTION 11 / 24
A speed limit is:
Choose one answer below.
A
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under dangerous conditions.
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B
The maximum or minimum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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C
The suggested speed to travel on a road under ideal conditions.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 12 / 24
When parking uphill on a hill or incline with a curb:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your front wheels sharply toward the curb.
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B
Turn your front wheels slightly to the right.
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C
Turn your front wheels sharply away from the curb.
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D
Keep your front wheels straight.
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QUESTION 13 / 24
When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.
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B
Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.
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C
May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.
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D
May drive straight through the intersection.
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QUESTION 14 / 24
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-low_clearance.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Low clearance.
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B
Fines double in a work zone.
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C
No left turn.
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D
Do not block intersection.
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QUESTION 15 / 24
An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
Choose one answer below.
A
At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
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B
Toward the right side of the road.
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C
Toward the left side of the road.
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D
Straight down the middle of the road.
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QUESTION 16 / 24
You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal and keep your wheels turned to the left.
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B
Signal and keep your wheels straight.
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C
Flash your headlights so drivers will let you through.
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D
Drive around the rear of a car if it blocks you.
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QUESTION 17 / 24
Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:
Choose one answer below.
A
On a wet or icy road.
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B
On paved highways.
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C
When driving at night.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 18 / 24
You come to an intersection with a flashing red light. You must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection.
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B
Turn either right or left, since the road is blocked ahead.
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C
Stop at the intersection and wait for a flashing green light.
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D
Stop at the intersection, then proceed as traffic allows.
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QUESTION 19 / 24
You want to back out of your driveway. You see children playing nearby. Before you start to move your car, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rev your engine to warn the children that you are moving.
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B
Sound your horn so the children will hear you.
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C
Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.
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D
Tell the children to stay away from the driveway.
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QUESTION 20 / 24
Under ideal weather and traffic conditions, keep a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 21 / 24
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-curve_ahead_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Road construction ahead.
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B
The road ahead curves left, then right.
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C
The road ahead curves right, then left.
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D
Steep grade ahead.
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QUESTION 22 / 24
As a pedestrian, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
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B
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
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C
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
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D
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.
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QUESTION 23 / 24
You should signal to turn ____ before beginning the turn.
Choose one answer below.
A
100 feet
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B
50 feet
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C
20 feet
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D
10 feet
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QUESTION 24 / 24
You are driving along a street and hear a siren. You cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep driving until you see the vehicle.
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B
Pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street.
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C
Slow down. Don't stop until you see it.
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D
Speed up and turn at the next intersection.
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