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North Dakota permit test: speed limits and following distance

North Dakota speed limits and following and stopping distances. 14 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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  1. Rural Interstate highways in North Dakota have an 80 mph limit unless another limit is posted. (p. 24)
  2. Gravel, dirt and loose-surface roads have a 55 mph limit unless another limit is posted. (p. 24)
  3. Speed limits are maximums meant only for ideal conditions; never drive faster than the limit or conditions allow. (p. 24)
  4. When your view of an intersection is obstructed in any way, the limit is 20 mph unless another speed is posted. (p. 24)
  5. In a business or residential district the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. (p. 24)
  6. Paved and divided multi-lane highways have a 70 mph limit unless another limit is posted. (p. 24)
  7. Authorities may post minimum speed limits when needed for the safe movement of traffic. (p. 24)
  8. Rural paved two-lane highways allow 65 mph only where that speed is posted. (p. 24)
  9. If you drive too fast or follow too closely, you will not have enough time to stop in an emergency. (p. 25)
  10. At 55 mph it takes about 300 feet, or one city block, to stop on dry pavement, so leave enough room ahead. (p. 25)

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

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Sample speed limits and following distance questions

  1. 1.Your view of a railroad track is blocked as you approach a crossing with no posted limit. What is the maximum speed?

    • A25 mph
    • B30 mph
    • C20 mph
    • D15 mph
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    ✓ C. 20 mph

    The limit is 20 mph when approaching a railway crossing where your view of the track is obstructed, unless otherwise posted.

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

  2. 2.What is the speed limit in a business or residential district if no other limit is posted?

    • A35 mph
    • B25 mph
    • C30 mph
    • D20 mph
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    ✓ B. 25 mph

    In a business or residential district the speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted.

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

  3. 3.When should you drive at the posted maximum speed limit?

    • AWhenever traffic is light
    • BAny time the road is dry
    • COnly on interstate highways
    • DOnly when driving conditions are ideal
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    ✓ D. Only when driving conditions are ideal

    Speed limits are maximums meant only for ideal conditions; never drive faster than the limit or conditions allow.

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

  4. 4.What is the speed limit on a rural Interstate highway unless posted otherwise?

    • A70 mph
    • B65 mph
    • C75 mph
    • D80 mph
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    ✓ D. 80 mph

    Rural Interstate highways in North Dakota have an 80 mph limit unless another limit is posted.

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