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North Dakota permit test: right-of-way, intersections and turns

Stop intersections, crosswalks, railroad crossings, right-of-way, turning and roundabouts. 32 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Rules to remember10 key right-of-way, intersections and turns rulesShow the rules
  1. Do not cross when the red lights are flashing, and never drive around gates that are down. (p. 22)
  2. When a train is crossing, stop at least 15 feet before the crossing. (p. 22)
  3. School buses, vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids, and passenger buses must stop at railroad crossings between 15 and 50 feet from the tracks. (p. 22)
  4. Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic. (p. 23)
  5. At a four-way stop, the vehicle that stops first goes first. (p. 23)
  6. When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, drivers coming from both directions must stop while children load or unload. (p. 24)
  7. You may not make a U-turn near the crest of a hill or on a curve where you cannot see 500 feet or more. (p. 24)
  8. A vehicle entering or crossing a road from a private drive must yield to all oncoming traffic. (p. 24)
  9. On a two-way to two-way left turn, start the turn right next to the center line. (p. 26)
  10. Always assume trucks need all available space in a roundabout, so do not pass them. (p. 27)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample right-of-way, intersections and turns questions

  1. 1.At a four-way stop it is your turn, but another driver starts to go out of turn. What should you do?

    • AGo anyway, since it is your turn
    • BYield to that driver to avoid a crash
    • CSpeed up to get through first
    • DHonk and block the intersection
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    ✓ B. Yield to that driver to avoid a crash

    If a vehicle goes out of turn at a four-way stop, yield to it so you do not cause a crash.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 23

  2. 2.A person with a white cane is waiting at your intersection. Where should you stop?

    • AInside the crosswalk
    • BPast the crosswalk
    • CNext to the person
    • DBehind the crosswalk
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    ✓ D. Behind the crosswalk

    Stop behind the crosswalk so a visually impaired person has a clear path, and yield to anyone who may have begun crossing.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 23

  3. 3.You stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. Which of these lets you drive on?

    • AThe bus driver signals you to pass
    • BThe children are out of sight
    • CTwo minutes have gone by
    • DThe bus turns on its yellow lights
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    ✓ A. The bus driver signals you to pass

    You may proceed only when the bus starts moving, the driver signals you to pass, or the red lights stop flashing.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 24

  4. 4.The gates at a railroad crossing are not working properly. What should you do?

    • AIgnore it; trains will slow down
    • BReport it at your next DMV visit
    • CCall the ENS number posted at the crossing
    • DDrive around them carefully
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    ✓ C. Call the ENS number posted at the crossing

    Call the Emergency Notification System number posted at the crossing if you see an obstruction or the lights or gates are not working.

    Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 22