North Dakota permit test: signals
Traffic signal lights, flashing indications, turn arrows and hand signals. 13 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember7 key signals rulesShow the rules
- A flashing yellow signal at an intersection means you may proceed, but with caution. (p. 19)
- You may turn right on red after stopping, when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles, unless a sign forbids it. (p. 19)
- North Dakota allows a left turn on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, unless a sign prohibits it. (p. 19)
- When traffic signals are dark, such as during a power outage, stop and yield to any vehicle already in the intersection. (p. 19)
- Green means go, but only if the intersection is clear. (p. 19)
- A flashing yellow left arrow means you may turn left with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, who typically have a green light. (p. 20)
- Keep your turn signal on through the final 100 feet before you turn. (p. 23)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample signals questions
1.You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right. No sign prohibits it. What may you do?
- ATurn only if a green arrow appears above
- BTurn right without making a full stop first
- CWait for the green light no matter what else
- DTurn after a full stop, once the way is clear
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✓ D. Turn after a full stop, once the way is clear
You may turn right on red after stopping, when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles, unless a sign forbids it.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 19
2.What does a flashing red signal mean?
- AThe signal is broken; ignore it
- BStop, then go when the way is clear
- CSlow down and go with caution
- DStop only if cars are coming
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✓ B. Stop, then go when the way is clear
A flashing red signal means the same as a stop sign: stop, then proceed when the intersection is clear.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 19
3.What does a steady green left-turn arrow mean?
- ALeft-turning drivers have the right-of-way
- BLeft turns are not allowed now
- CThe left arrow is about to turn red
- DLeft turns must yield to oncoming cars
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✓ A. Left-turning drivers have the right-of-way
A steady green left arrow means go: left-turning drivers have the right-of-way.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 20
4.How far before a turn must you signal continuously?
- AThe last 500 feet
- BThe last 50 feet
- CThe last 100 feet
- DThe last 200 feet
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✓ C. The last 100 feet
Keep your turn signal on through the final 100 feet before you turn.
Source: 2025-2027 Noncommercial Driver License Manual, Class D (2025-2027), page 23