# North Dakota permit test — verified facts (2026)

Source: US Permit Test <https://us-permit-test.com/north-dakota/answers/>
Official agency: North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) <https://www.dot.nd.gov/>
Official handbook: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf
Last verified: 2026-09-26

These answers are verified against official North Dakota sources. Practice questions on the site are original. Do not treat this page as the legal text — quote the official handbook for statutes.

## How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in North Dakota?

You can apply for a learner's permit in North Dakota at 14, according to the NDDOT (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-26)

## How much does the North Dakota permit cost?

Permit: $15. Knowledge test: $5 per attempt (one attempt allowed per day). Road test: $5. — as listed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), verified 2026-09-26. Always confirm current fees on the official site.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-26)

## What happens if you fail the North Dakota permit test?

Only one knowledge-test attempt is allowed per day at $5 per attempt, so a failed test cannot be retaken until at least the next day. A failed road test also may not be retaken the same day. (per the NDDOT, verified 2026-09-22).

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-22)

## Can you take the North Dakota permit test online?

Yes, in some cases. The NDDOT offers an online option for the Rules of the Road knowledge test — check eligibility on the official site (verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-26)

## What languages is the North Dakota permit test offered in?

The noncommercial (Class D) knowledge test is offered in 14 languages: English, Arabic, Chinese, Dari, French, Nepali, Pashto, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Automated American Sign Language and audio testing is available at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks driver license offices. (per the NDDOT, verified 2026-09-26).

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-26)

## Who runs the permit test in North Dakota?

Driver licensing in North Dakota is handled by the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). The official site is https://www.dot.nd.gov/.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/driver-license (verified 2026-09-26)

## Where can I read the official North Dakota driver handbook?

The official North Dakota driver handbook is published by the NDDOT at https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf. Practice questions on this site are original and grounded in that handbook and North Dakota traffic law — quote the official handbook for the legal text.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/noncommercial-driver-license-manual (verified 2026-09-08)

## What is the North Dakota permit test officially called?

The NDDOT officially calls it the Rules of the Road knowledge test. "Permit test" and "written test" are common informal names for the same exam.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/driver/how-apply-learners-permit (verified 2026-09-21)

## What is the legal BAC limit for adult drivers in North Dakota?

In North Dakota, a driver who is 21 or older is over the per-se alcohol limit at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%, according to the NDDOT (verified 2026-09-23). Impairment can begin below that number.

Citation: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c08.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21 in North Dakota?

Drivers under 21 in North Dakota are held to a zero-tolerance rule: the limit is 0.02%, according to the NDDOT (verified 2026-09-23).

Citation: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c20.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the residential speed limit in North Dakota?

Unless a sign posts a different limit, the typical residential / city default in North Dakota is 25 mph (verified 2026-09-23 against the NDDOT). Always obey the posted sign when it differs.

Citation: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c09.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What is the highest posted highway speed limit in North Dakota?

The highest posted highway speed limit in North Dakota is 80 mph, according to official NDDOT / statute sources (verified 2026-09-23). Most roads are posted lower.

Citation: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t39c09.pdf (verified 2026-09-23)

## What are the new-driver (GDL) rules in North Dakota?

North Dakota issues instruction permits at age 14 after a knowledge exam and vision screening; applicants who are 14 or 15 must hold the permit 12 months or until age 16 (minimum six months), complete formal driver education, and log 50 hours of supervised practice driving, while 16- and 17-year-olds must hold it six months. After the road test, a 15-year-old receives a restricted Class D license limited to vehicles owned by a parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle, with no unsupervised driving between the later of sunset or 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. except directly to or from work, school activities, or religious activities. The license becomes unrestricted at 16, and electronic communication devices are barred for all permit holders and licensed drivers under 18. Source: NDDOT, verified 2026-09-25.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-25)

## May you park alongside or opposite a North Dakota street excavation when that parking would obstruct traffic?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual’s do-not-park list includes parking alongside or opposite a street excavation when that parking would obstruct traffic. Testers squeeze beside a North Dakota trench. The remaining lane stays open, separate from the leaving-space yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What federal 16 CFR 1512 standard must a North Dakota electric bicycle meet?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09(2), created by the 2021 session law on ndlegis.gov, says any electric bicycle equipment and manufacturing must be in accordance with the requirements for bicycles provided under 16 CFR part 1512. Testers invent leftover North Dakota home-built-skip courtesy. CPSC leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who must wear a helmet when operating a Class 3 North Dakota electric bicycle?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09 says an individual under the age of eighteen may not operate a class 3 electric bicycle unless the individual is wearing a safety helmet. Testers treat a leftover North Dakota teen Class 3 ride as helmet-optional. Class 3 helmet leftover from the speedometer extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does a North Dakota motorcycle include an electric bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(48) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a motorcycle means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding implements of husbandry. The term does not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota an-e-bike-is-a-motorcycle courtesy. Motorcycle-excludes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What fenders must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-10 on ndlegis.gov says each wheel of a motorcycle must be equipped with fenders or otherwise covered by the body configuration. Fenders must be securely mounted and of sufficient size and strength to minimize water or other road surface substances from coming in contact with the vehicle riders, or throwing the road substances unreasonably to the rear of the vehicle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota naked-wheel-ok courtesy. Moto-fenders leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park on the diagonal lines next to a designated North Dakota accessible parking space?

The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says do not park on the diagonal lines next to a designated accessible parking space, even besides the usual placard-or-plate rule for the space itself. Testers treat the hash as leftover stall space. The aisle stays open, separate from the 15-foot safety-zone explanation already on the set extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you coast down a North Dakota grade with the transmission in neutral, or with a truck or bus clutch disengaged?

The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual forbids a motor-vehicle driver traveling on a downgrade from coasting with the gears or transmission in neutral, and forbids a truck or bus driver from coasting with the clutch disengaged. Testers treat a North Dakota hill as a free roll. Stay in gear, separate from the accessible-aisle extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What extra equipment does North Dakota require on a Class 3 electric bicycle?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09 says an individual operating a class 3 electric bicycle shall ensure the bicycle is equipped with a functioning speedometer. Testers treat a leftover North Dakota Class 3 as a silent analog ride. Speedometer leftover from the stop-as-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may a person operate a North Dakota electric bicycle on a path?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09 says that unless otherwise prohibited by a governmental entity having jurisdiction, an individual may operate an electric bicycle on any bicycle path or multi-use path. Testers invent a leftover North Dakota e-bike interstate-only rule. Path leftover from the Class 3 helmet extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What label must a North Dakota electric bicycle carry on or after January 1, 2022?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09(1), created by the 2021 session law on ndlegis.gov, says beginning January 1, 2022, a person that manufactures or distributes an electric bicycle shall affix a permanent label in at least nine-point Arial font with the designated class, maximum assisted speed, and wattage of the motor. Testers invent leftover North Dakota blank-frame courtesy. Nine-point leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must a North Dakota electric-bicycle motor disengage?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09(3), created by the 2021 session law on ndlegis.gov, says an electric bicycle must be equipped so the electric motor can be disengaged or cease to function when the individual operating the electric bicycle stops pedaling or when the brakes are applied. Testers invent leftover North Dakota keep-spinning courtesy. Disengage leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What machine does North Dakota count as an electric bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(19) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says an electric bicycle means a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals, a saddle or seat for the rider, and an electric motor of seven hundred fifty or fewer watts which meets the requirements of one of the following three classes. Testers invent leftover North Dakota any-wattage-moped courtesy. E-bike-defined leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What North Dakota Class 1 electric bicycle assist rule applies?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(19)(a) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a class 1 electric bicycle has a motor that provides assistance only when the individual is pedaling and the motor ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty miles per hour is achieved. Testers invent leftover North Dakota class1-throttle-forever courtesy. Class1 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What North Dakota Class 2 electric bicycle propel rule applies?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(19)(b) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a class 2 electric bicycle has a motor capable of propelling the bicycle without the individual pedaling and the motor ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty miles per hour is achieved. Testers invent leftover North Dakota class2-no-cap courtesy. Class2 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What North Dakota Class 3 electric bicycle assist rule applies?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(19)(c) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a class 3 electric bicycle has a motor that provides assistance only when the individual is pedaling and the motor ceases to provide assistance when a speed of twenty-eight miles per hour is achieved. Testers invent leftover North Dakota class3-throttle-forever courtesy. Class3 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does a North Dakota motor-powered recreational vehicle include an electric bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(50) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a motor-powered recreational vehicle means a motorcycle, unconventional vehicle, or off-highway vehicle as defined in section 39-29-01, or a snowmobile as defined in section 39-24-01, and the term does not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota e-bike-is-an-ohv courtesy. Motor-rec-not-ebike leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does a North Dakota motor vehicle include an electric bicycle or a multipassenger bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(47) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a motor vehicle includes every vehicle that is self-propelled, every vehicle that is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires but not operated upon rails, and, for purposes of motor vehicle registration, title registration, and operator's licenses, motorized bicycles. The term does not include a snowmobile as defined in section 39-24-01, an electric bicycle, or a multipassenger bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota an-e-bike-is-a-car courtesy. Motor-vehicle-excludes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does a North Dakota recreational vehicle include an electric bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(71) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a recreational vehicle means any motorcycle not qualified for registration, off-highway vehicle, snowmobile, vessel, or personal watercraft. The term does not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota an-e-bike-is-an-rv courtesy. Recreational-vehicle-excludes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Does a North Dakota vehicle include an electric bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(104) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a vehicle includes every device in, upon, or by which any person or property may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. The term does not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota an-e-bike-is-always-a-highway-vehicle courtesy. Vehicle-excludes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do channelizing devices do for a North Dakota driver in a work zone?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used channelizing devices to alert drivers of conditions in highway and street work areas and to guide drivers safely through the work zone. That guide-and-alert cue is separate from the already-shipped orange-work-area-sign extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota cut-through-the-cones-if-the-gap-looks-wide courtesy. Channelizing-devices-alert-and-guide leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What must a North Dakota driver do when a flagperson is directing a work zone?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says flagpersons are often provided in highway and street work zones to stop, slow, or guide traffic safely through the area. Flagpersons wear orange, yellow, strong yellow-green, or fluorescent vests, shirts, or jackets and use red flags or stop/slow paddles to direct traffic through work zones. That flagperson duty is separate from the already-shipped flashing-arrow-panel extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota wave-past-the-paddle-if-no-cones-are-visible courtesy. Flagpersons-stop-slow-or-guide-colored-gear leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What hazards must a North Dakota driver expect in a work zone?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says work zones contain many hazards such as uneven pavement, narrow lanes, heavy equipment, and loose gravel. That hazard-list cue is separate from the already-shipped flagperson vest-and-paddle extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-the-zone-as-smooth-highway-if-no-paddle-is-up courtesy. Work-zones-contain-hazards-such-as-uneven-pavement-narrow-lanes-heavy-equipment-and-loose-gravel leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What should a North Dakota driver do when a motorcycle turn signal is flashing?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says do not be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle; motorcycle signals usually are not self cancelling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed. That self-cancel cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota pull-out-as-soon-as-the-bike-lamp-blinks courtesy. Motorcycle-signals-usually-are-not-self-cancelling leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When should a North Dakota driver signal near a motorcycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic. This allows the motorcyclist to anticipate traffic flow and find a safe lane position. That signal-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota merge-without-a-signal-if-the-bike-looks-small courtesy. Always-signal-before-changing-lanes-or-merging-so-a-motorcyclist-can-anticipate leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You come up behind a working North Dakota snowplow. What does the handbook tell you to do, and what must you never drive through?

North Dakota tells drivers to stay well back from snowplows because they sometimes stop and back up, the driver cannot see directly behind, and they throw sanding material. Do not crowd the plow. Never drive through whiteouts caused by crosswinds or plowing light snow — plows pull over and stop to let traffic pass when they can. Testers ride a North Dakota plow’s bumper. Distance and patience beat a whiteout pass. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may you drive in a designated North Dakota bicycle lane?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says to avoid driving in designated bicycle lanes other than to make a right turn, and to do so safely after you signal and look before moving into the lane on the approach to your turn. Testers use a North Dakota bike stripe as a travel lane. Turn-only, separate from the gravel extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must a North Dakota motorcycle have brakes?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-04(1) on ndlegis.gov says every motorcycle must have either a split service brake system or two independently actuated service brake systems in accordance with rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 28-32. Brakes must act on the front and rear wheels. Testers invent leftover North Dakota rear-only-ok courtesy. Moto-brakes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What handlebar rules apply on a North Dakota motorcycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(5) on ndlegis.gov says handlebars must be of sturdy construction, adequate in size to provide proper leverage for steering, and capable of withstanding a minimum force of one hundred pounds applied to each handgrip in any direction. Handlebar grips may not be located above the shoulder height of the seated operator. The handlebars must provide a minimum of eighteen inches between grip after final assembly. Testers invent leftover North Dakota ape-hanger-ok courtesy. Bars-18 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What exhaust gear must a North Dakota motorcycle carry?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-08 on ndlegis.gov says motorcycles must be equipped with an exhaust system incorporating a muffler or other mechanical device for the purpose of effectively reducing engine noise. Cutouts and bypasses in the exhaust system are prohibited. Shielding must be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with the exhaust system by the operator or passenger during normal operation. Testers invent leftover North Dakota open-pipe-ok courtesy. Muffler leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What mirror must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-09 on ndlegis.gov says every motorcycle must be equipped with at least one mirror of unit magnification, securely affixed to the handlebar and capable of adjustment within a range that will reflect an image that includes at least the horizon and the road surface to the rear of the motorcycle. Such mirror must consist of a minimum reflective surface of ten square inches. Testers invent leftover North Dakota tiny-mirror-ok courtesy. Moto-mirror leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How high must a North Dakota motorcycle seat sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-11 on ndlegis.gov says a seat or saddle securely attached to the vehicle must be provided for the use of the operator. The seat or saddle may not be less than twenty-five inches above a level road surface when measured to the lowest point on top of the seat or saddle cushion with the operator seated in a driving position. Testers invent leftover North Dakota low-chopper-ok courtesy. Seat-25 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What gauges must a North Dakota motorcycle show?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-16 on ndlegis.gov says every motorcycle must be equipped with a properly operating speedometer and odometer calibrated in miles per hour and miles respectively and must be fully illuminated when the headlamp is activated. Testers invent leftover North Dakota dark-gauge-ok courtesy. Moto-speedo leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What footrest rules apply on a North Dakota motorcycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-20 on ndlegis.gov says footrests must be provided for each designated seating position. Each footrest for a passenger must be so designed and constructed to support a static weight of two hundred fifty pounds applied at the center of the foot pedal. Footrests must fold rearward or upward when not in use if the footrest protrudes beyond the width of the handlebars. Testers invent leftover North Dakota peg-optional-ok courtesy. Pass-pegs leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota motorcycle passenger sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-18 on ndlegis.gov says motorcycles designed to carry more than one person must be equipped with a securely mounted seat for each passenger located to the side or rear of the driver such that the passenger seat does not interfere with the driver's control or operation of the vehicle. In the case of a two-wheel vehicle, the passenger seat must be located on the longitudinal centerline of the motorcycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota tank-seat-ok courtesy. Pass-seat leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must a North Dakota three-wheel motorcycle have a parking brake?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-04(6) on ndlegis.gov says each three-wheel motorcycle must be equipped with a parking brake of a friction type with a solely mechanical means to retain engagement. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hand-lever-park-ok courtesy. Park-brake leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What chain cover must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-12 on ndlegis.gov says any drive chain on a motorcycle must be equipped with a chain guard or covering device to prevent chain or chain sprocket contact with any rider. Testers invent leftover North Dakota open-chain-ok courtesy. Chain-guard leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What stand must a North Dakota two-wheel motorcycle carry?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-13 on ndlegis.gov says all motorcycles designed with two wheels must be equipped with a retracting vehicle stand to permit the vehicle to remain in an upright stored position without outside assistance. The stand may be of a side or center type and must be of substantial construction to hold the vehicle so equipped. Testers invent leftover North Dakota lean-on-tree-ok courtesy. Moto-stand leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota motorcycle horn sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-15 on ndlegis.gov says every motorcycle must be equipped with an operative horn in good working order as described by subsection 1 of section 39-21-36. The horn must operate from a control device located on the left handlebar. Testers invent leftover North Dakota right-bar-horn-ok courtesy. Moto-horn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What highway bar limits apply on a North Dakota motorcycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-21 on ndlegis.gov says if a motorcycle is so equipped, highway bars must have a maximum width of twenty-six inches, must be located less than fifteen inches from the foot controls, and may not interfere with the operation of the foot controls. Testers invent leftover North Dakota wide-crash-bar-ok courtesy. Highway-bars leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How long must a North Dakota motorcycle wheelbase be?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-03(2) on ndlegis.gov says the wheelbase may not be less than forty inches. Testers invent leftover North Dakota short-chopper-ok courtesy. Wheelbase-40 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What tail lamp must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17(4) on ndlegis.gov says a motorcycle must be equipped with at least one taillamp in accordance with section 39-21-04. Testers invent leftover North Dakota no-tail-ok courtesy. Moto-tail leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What stop lamp must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17(5) on ndlegis.gov says a motorcycle must be equipped with a stop lamp in accordance with subsection 1 of section 39-21-19. Testers invent leftover North Dakota no-brake-light-ok courtesy. Moto-stop leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What tires must a North Dakota motorcycle use?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-05(1) on ndlegis.gov says motorcycle tires must be of pneumatic design with a minimum width of two and twenty-five hundredths inches designed for highway use. Testers invent leftover North Dakota skinny-solid-ok courtesy. Moto-tires leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a North Dakota motorcycle wheels track?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(2) on ndlegis.gov says the rear wheel of a two-wheel motorcycle must track behind the front wheel within one inch with both wheels in a vertical plane when the vehicle is operating on a straight course. On a three-wheel motorcycle, the midpoint of the front or rear wheel track distance must be within one inch of the single front or single rear wheel track when the vehicle is proceeding on a straight course. Testers invent leftover North Dakota crab-walk-ok courtesy. Wheel-track leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What rake and trail limits apply on a North Dakota two-wheel motorcycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(4) on ndlegis.gov says all motorcycles, except three-wheel motorcycles, must meet the following specifications in relationship to front wheel geometry: maximum rake 45 degrees and trail 14 inches positive; minimum rake 20 degrees and trail 2 inches positive. Testers invent leftover North Dakota any-chopper-rake-ok courtesy. Rake-trail leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What grips must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(6) on ndlegis.gov says handlebars must be equipped with handgrips consisting of a material and surface pattern to ensure firm, nonslip gripping for the driver. Testers invent leftover North Dakota bare-metal-bar-ok courtesy. Grips leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What suspension must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(7) on ndlegis.gov says every motorcycle must be equipped with a suspension system and such suspension system must be applicable to at least the front wheel. The suspension system must be effective in reducing road shock and designed for the purpose of maximizing vehicle stability. Testers invent leftover North Dakota rigid-front-ok courtesy. Front-susp leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a North Dakota motorcycle brake linkage stay clear?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-04(3) on ndlegis.gov says all linkage, cables, pivots, and bearings must be free of excess (high) friction, with the front wheel brake cable so located and secured as not to become pinched between fork and frame members when wheel is turned completely to the right or left. Testers invent leftover North Dakota pinched-cable-ok courtesy. Brake-link leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota motorcycle brake actuator sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-04(4) on ndlegis.gov says brake actuating devices must be in an accessible location, unencumbered by vehicle components, and so positioned that adequate leverage and safe operation is ensured. A suitable mechanism must be provided for the purpose of automatically returning the actuating devices to normal position upon release. Testers invent leftover North Dakota buried-lever-ok courtesy. Brake-access leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a North Dakota motorcycle brake be adjustable?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-04(5) on ndlegis.gov says motorcycle brakes must be capable of being adjusted automatically or manually with means provided to prevent unintentional adjustment. Testers invent leftover North Dakota drift-adjust-ok courtesy. Brake-adjust leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What load rating must a North Dakota motorcycle tire meet?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-05(2) on ndlegis.gov says tires on two-wheel motorcycles and the single tire on the front or rear of a three-wheel motorcycle must have a load capacity rating at least equal to their respective gross axle weight ratings. Each tire on the front or rear axle of a three-wheel motorcycle must have a load capacity rating at least equal to one-half the front or rear axle gross axle weight rating. Testers invent leftover North Dakota under-rated-ok courtesy. Tire-load leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may a North Dakota two-wheel motorcycle skip the ten-inch rim rule?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-05(3) on ndlegis.gov says wheel rim diameters may not be less than ten inches or otherwise comply with title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, part 571, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Two-wheel motorcycles using low pressure tires are exempt from this subsection if the inflated height of the tire is twenty inches or greater. Testers invent leftover North Dakota tiny-rim-ok courtesy. Rim-10 leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What steering head device must a North Dakota motorcycle have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-06(3) on ndlegis.gov says the steering head must be provided with a bearing or similar device that will allow the steering shaft to turn freely in rotational motion only. Testers invent leftover North Dakota sloppy-head-ok courtesy. Steer-head leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a North Dakota motorcycle fuel system be fastened?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-07(1) on ndlegis.gov says all fuel system components, including the tank, pump, tubing, hoses, clamps, and other components, must be securely fastened to the motorcycle so as not to interfere with vehicle operation and be leakproof when the vehicle is in its normal operating attitude. Testers invent leftover North Dakota loose-tank-ok courtesy. Fuel-seal leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota motorcycle keep its fuel lines?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-07(2) on ndlegis.gov says fuel lines must be positioned in a manner to prevent their contact with the engine head, manifold, exhaust system, or other high temperature surfaces, or moving components. The fuel system must be adequately vented and provided with a fuel shutoff valve located between the fuel supply and the engine. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hot-line-ok courtesy. Fuel-hot leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What metal support must a North Dakota motorcycle windscreen use?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-14(2) on ndlegis.gov says when equipped, all motorcycle windscreens and windshields must meet this standard: the metal support must be of a material which bends rather than fragments under impact. Testers invent leftover North Dakota shatter-frame-ok courtesy. Glaze-bend leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What covering edges must a North Dakota motorcycle windscreen have?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-14(3) on ndlegis.gov says when equipped, all motorcycle windscreens and windshields must meet this standard: covering material, other than glazing, must be beaded at the edges to prevent fraying. Testers invent leftover North Dakota raw-edge-ok courtesy. Glaze-bead leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How often does another vehicle share a North Dakota motorcycle crash?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says approximately one-half of all motorcycle crashes involve another motor vehicle. Nearly 40 percent were caused by the other vehicle turning left in front of the motorcyclist. That left-cross cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota cut-left-if-the-bike-looks-far courtesy. Approximately-one-half-of-motorcycle-crashes-involve-another-vehicle-nearly-40-percent-left-turn leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far should a North Dakota driver follow behind a motorcycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says allow more following distance, three or four seconds, following a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than a car. That follow-cue is separate from the already-shipped blind-spot extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota draft-the-bike-at-two-seconds courtesy. Allow-three-or-four-seconds-following-a-motorcycle leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why may a North Dakota driver miss or misjudge a motorcycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says motorcycles are small and may be difficult to see. Motorcycles have a much smaller profile than other vehicles, which can make it more difficult to judge the speed and distance of an approaching motorcycle. That judge-cue is separate from the already-shipped half-crash left-turn extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-the-small-shape-as-far-and-slow courtesy. Motorcycles-are-small-and-may-be-difficult-to-see leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What rights does a motorcycle rider have beside a North Dakota driver?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as other drivers. Special conditions and situations often cause greater problems for motorcyclists. Drivers should be aware of these problems so they can more safely share the roadway with motorcyclists. That rights-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-the-bike-as-a-guest-on-the-shoulder courtesy. Motorcyclists-have-the-same-rights-and-responsibilities-on-public-roadways leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a fire hydrant may you legally park in North Dakota?

North Dakota forbids parking within 10 feet of a fire hydrant and within an intersection. Ten is the hydrant number, not the 15-foot figure used in many other states. The same list keeps you 15 feet from a flashing beacon, stop sign, or roadside signal. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a flashing beacon, stop sign, or roadside traffic signal may you park in North Dakota?

North Dakota forbids parking within 15 feet of a flashing beacon, a stop sign, or a traffic-control signal placed on the side of the roadway, and within 15 feet of the ends of a marked safety zone. Fifteen is the signal number; ten is the hydrant number. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A North Dakota school bus, passenger bus, or gasoline truck is stopped at railroad tracks. What should you do?

North Dakota notes that school buses, vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids such as gasoline trucks, and buses carrying passengers must stop at railroad crossings, within 50 feet and not less than 15 feet from the tracks. Watch for them and do not pass while they are stopped at the crossing. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A North Dakota traffic signal uses an illuminated flashing yellow caution signal. What may you do?

North Dakota Century Code § 39-10-07 says that when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution. A flashing red at the same kind of location is a stop signal. Railroad crossings follow a different section. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When may you use studded snow tires on a North Dakota highway?

North Dakota says snow tires or chains help in winter, but you should still double your following distance. Studded snow tires may be used from October 15 to April 15. Testers leave studs on a North Dakota car in July or invent a December-only window. Mid-October through mid-April is the legal season. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should you leave the wheels when you park on a North Dakota hill?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual’s hill diagram turns the wheels toward the curb downhill, away from the curb uphill, and toward the shoulder on an uphill with no curb. Testers leave a North Dakota car pointed straight on a grade. The three-way wheel rule is the trap, separate from the 12-inch curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park on a North Dakota bridge or overpass, or in a tunnel or underpass?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual’s do-not-park list includes a bridge, overpass, tunnel, or underpass. Testers treat a North Dakota span shoulder as leftover stall space. The structure stays a travel way, separate from the intersection extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who has the right-of-way when you leave a North Dakota parking space?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says that when you leave a parking space you look to the rear over your shoulder as well as in the rear-view mirror, signal before you start to move, yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles, and enter traffic in the nearest lane. Testers pull out of a North Dakota stall as if the lane belongs to them. Yield first, separate from the bridge extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park in a designated North Dakota Accessible Parking space if you do not have the appropriate placard or Accessible license plate?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual forbids parking in a designated Accessible Parking space unless you have the appropriate placard or Accessible license plate. Testers leave an unmarked North Dakota car in the stall itself. The space stays reserved, separate from the diagonal-line extra beside that stall. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should you drive on loose North Dakota gravel?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says driving on loose gravel is harder than driving on pavement because tires lack the traction needed for stable control, so you should slow down and avoid sudden changes in direction. Testers treat a North Dakota gravel lane like dry blacktop. Slow first, separate from the 55 mph default-speed extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Before you start a right turn on a North Dakota street, what extra look does the handbook require?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says that when turning right you should check your blind spot for bicyclists before initiating the turn. Testers hook a North Dakota bike from the travel lane. Shoulder check first, separate from the bike-lane extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A child is riding a bicycle near your North Dakota vehicle. How should you drive?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says children on bicycles are often unpredictable, may not have adequate knowledge of traffic laws, and may be harder to see because they are typically smaller than adults, so expect the unexpected and slow down. Testers treat a North Dakota child on a bike like a highway adult. Extra care, separate from the right-turn extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How much passing space must a North Dakota motorist leave a bicyclist?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual requires a minimum of three feet of passing space between the vehicle and the bicycle, and says to pass only when road and traffic conditions dictate that it is safe. Testers invent a share-the-paint North Dakota gap. Three feet is leftover from the right-turn extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After you pass a North Dakota bicyclist, what extra look does the handbook require before you move back?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says to check over your shoulder after passing a bicyclist and before moving back to your normal position. Testers dive a North Dakota car back in front of a just-passed bike. Shoulder check first, leftover from the three-foot extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should you pass a North Dakota bicyclist in inclement weather?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says that in inclement weather you should give bicyclists extra room. Testers treat a wet North Dakota bike like a dry-day car. Extra room is leftover from the after-pass extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where do most North Dakota motor-vehicle and bicyclist crashes occur, and what extra courtesy does the handbook ask for?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says to scan for bicyclists in traffic, particularly at intersections, because most crashes involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist occur at intersections, and to allow bicyclists extra time to cross. Testers treat a North Dakota intersection bike as leftover shoulder traffic. Extra time, leftover from the weather extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What night lighting does North Dakota require on a bicycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual says that at night all bicycles must have a headlight visible from a distance of 500 feet and a red reflector on the rear, and that a taillight, if equipped, must be visible for 500 feet to the rear. Testers treat an unlit North Dakota bike as legal after dark. Five hundred feet is leftover from the intersection extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How many North Dakota bicyclists may ride side by side on a regular roadway?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05 says a group of individuals riding bicycles upon a roadway may not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. Testers blast a lawful North Dakota pair into the gutter. Two abreast leftover from the 500-foot night-light extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May a North Dakota cyclist carry a package that takes both hands off the handlebars?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-06 says no person operating a bicycle may carry any package, bundle, or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars. Testers treat a North Dakota no-hands grocery run as leftover courtesy. One hand leftover from the two-abreast extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a person ride a North Dakota bicycle?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-03 says a person propelling a bicycle may not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. Testers treat a leftover North Dakota frame-stand as courtesy. Regular seat leftover from the one-hand extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How many people may a North Dakota bicycle carry at one time?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-03 says no bicycle may be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. Testers treat a leftover North Dakota handlebar passenger as courtesy. Designed capacity leftover from the regular-seat extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May a North Dakota rider cling to a moving vehicle, and what sled is excepted?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-04 says no person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle may attach the same or the person's self to any vehicle upon a roadway, except a sled being pulled by a snowmobile. Testers treat a leftover North Dakota bumper-hitch as courtesy. Snowmobile-sled leftover from the designed-capacity extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How may a North Dakota bicyclist treat a stop sign on a roadway with two or fewer lanes?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05.1 says a bicyclist approaching a stop sign at an intersection with a roadway having two or fewer lanes for moving traffic shall reduce speed and, if required for safety, stop, then yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and after slowing to a reasonable speed and yielding if required may cautiously turn or proceed through without stopping. A complete stop is still required at a three-or-more-lane roadway or when another vehicle is already stopped at the same stop sign. Testers invent a leftover North Dakota full-stop-every-time ticket. Stop-as-yield leftover from the snowmobile-sled extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When must a North Dakota bicyclist come to a complete stop at a stop sign?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05.1 says an individual operating a bicycle who is approaching a stop sign at an intersection with a roadway having three or more lanes for moving traffic shall come to a complete stop before entering the intersection, and shall also come to a complete stop when a vehicle is stopped in the roadway at the same stop sign. Testers roll a leftover North Dakota multi-lane stop as if it were the two-lane yield. Complete-stop leftover from the two-or-fewer-lane stop-as-yield extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What happens if a North Dakota rider changes motor speed without a new label?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-09(4), created by the 2021 session law on ndlegis.gov, says a person may not tamper with or modify an electric bicycle to change the motor-powered speed capability or engagement unless the label indicating the classification is replaced after modification. Testers invent leftover North Dakota keep-the-old-sticker courtesy. Tamper leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may a North Dakota multipassenger bicycle use a path?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-11, created by 2023 House Bill 1316 on ndlegis.gov, says unless otherwise allowed by a governmental entity having jurisdiction, a multipassenger bicycle may not be operated on any bicycle path or multi-use path. That is separate from the ordinary electric-bicycle path extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota party-bike-anywhere courtesy. Multipassenger leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What North Dakota parent duty applies to a bicycle chapter rule?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-01(2) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says the parent of any child and the guardian of any ward may not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of that chapter. Testers invent leftover North Dakota parent-free-pass courtesy. Parent-duty leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where do North Dakota bicycle chapter rules apply?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-01(3) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says these provisions applicable to bicycles apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles subject to those exceptions stated therein. Testers invent leftover North Dakota private-driveway-only courtesy. Highway-or-path leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What rights does a North Dakota bicyclist have on a roadway?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-02 in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by that title, except as to special regulations in that title and except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. Testers invent leftover North Dakota moped-only courtesy. Same-rights leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota bicyclist ride on a roadway?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05(1) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says an individual operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. Testers invent leftover North Dakota center-lane-cruise courtesy. Ride-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who goes first when a North Dakota bicyclist reaches an intersection already occupied?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05.1(4) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says an individual operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection shall yield the right of way to any vehicle that already has entered the intersection. Testers invent leftover North Dakota blast-through-occupied courtesy. Intersection-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Who yields when a North Dakota bicycle and a vehicle enter from different roadways at about the same time?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05.1(5) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says when an individual operating a bicycle and a vehicle enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the operator of the vehicle or bicycle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle or bicycle on the right. Testers invent leftover North Dakota left-always-wins courtesy. Left-yield leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What does a North Dakota collision after rolling a stop sign or red light prove?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-05.1(6) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says if the individual operating a bicycle is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways after proceeding past a stop sign without stopping or past a steady red traffic-control light, the collision is deemed prima facie evidence of the individual's failure to yield the right of way. Testers invent leftover North Dakota always-the-car courtesy. Prima-facie leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What extra rear lamp may a North Dakota night bicycle add?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-07(1) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says a lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. Testers invent leftover North Dakota reflector-or-nothing courtesy. Extra-rear-lamp leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What braking does North Dakota require on a bicycle?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-07(2) in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says every bicycle must be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. Testers invent leftover North Dakota no-brake-courtesy courtesy. Skid-brake leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What happens to North Dakota driving points after a bicycle violation?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10.1-08 in the official chapter PDF on ndlegis.gov says any violation of that chapter, or any moving or nonmoving violation when committed on a bicycle, an electric bicycle, or a multipassenger bicycle, is not cause for the licensing authority to assess points against the driving record, while any other legally authorized penalty still applies. Testers invent leftover North Dakota license-points-anyway courtesy. No-points leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Which other machines does the North Dakota bicycle term include?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(3) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a bicycle means every device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels or two parallel wheels and one forward or rearward wheel, and the term includes an electric bicycle and a multipassenger bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota human-power-only courtesy. Bicycle-includes leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What machine does North Dakota count as a multipassenger bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(51) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a multipassenger bicycle has fully operative pedals, at least four wheels operated in a manner similar to a bicycle, at least five seats for passengers, commercial use, operation by the owner or an employee, and a steering wheel that gives the driver exclusive direction control. Testers invent leftover North Dakota any-tandem-is-multipassenger courtesy. Multipassenger leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What counts as a North Dakota motorized bicycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-01-01(49) in the Title 39 chapter 1 PDF on ndlegis.gov says a motorized bicycle means a vehicle equipped with two or three wheels, foot pedals to permit muscular propulsion or footrests for use by the operator, a power source providing up to a maximum of two brake horsepower having a maximum piston or rotor displacement of 3.05 cubic inches if a combustion engine is used, which will propel the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed not to exceed thirty miles per hour on a level road surface, and a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only, not requiring clutching or shifting by the operator after the drive system is engaged, and the vehicle may not have a width greater than thirty-two inches. The term does not include an electric bicycle. Testers invent leftover North Dakota an-e-bike-is-a-motorized-bicycle courtesy. Motorized-bicycle-defined leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota high-beam light sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17(3) on ndlegis.gov says a headlamp beam indicator light must be located within the operator's field of vision and illuminated automatically when the high beam of the headlamp is actuated. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hidden-high-beam-ok courtesy. High-beam-dot leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far must a North Dakota motor-driven cycle lamp reach?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17.1(2) on ndlegis.gov says every headlamp or headlamps on a motor-driven cycle must be of sufficient intensity to reveal a person or a vehicle at a distance of not less than one hundred feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at any speed less than twenty-five miles per hour and at a distance of not less than two hundred feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at a speed of twenty-five or more miles per hour, and at a distance of not less than three hundred feet when the motor-driven cycle is operated at a speed of thirty-five miles per hour. Testers invent leftover North Dakota dim-mdc-ok courtesy. Mdc-lamp leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where must a North Dakota gearbox light sit?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17(2) on ndlegis.gov says a gearbox indicator light, if provided, must be located within the operator's field of vision. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hidden-gear-dot-ok courtesy. Gearbox-dot leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What beam type may a North Dakota motor-driven cycle use?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17.1(1) on ndlegis.gov says the headlamp or headlamps upon every motor-driven cycle may be of the single-beam or multiple-beam type. Testers invent leftover North Dakota no-beam-ok courtesy. Mdc-beam leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What lowermost beam rule applies on a North Dakota motor-driven cycle?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17.1(3) on ndlegis.gov says if the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a multiple-beam headlamp or headlamps, the lowermost beam must meet the requirements applicable to a lowermost distribution of light as set forth in subsection 2 of section 39-21-20. Official 39-21-20(2) says that lowermost beam must reveal persons and vehicles at least 150 feet ahead, and on a straight level road none of the high-intensity portion may strike an approaching driver's eyes. Testers invent leftover North Dakota blind-the-oncoming-ok courtesy. Mdc-low leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How must a North Dakota motor-driven cycle aim a single beam?

Official N.D.C.C. 39-27-17.1(4) on ndlegis.gov says if the motor-driven cycle is equipped with a single-beam lamp or lamps the lamp or lamps must be so aimed that when the vehicle is loaded none of the high-intensity portion of light, at a distance of twenty-five feet ahead, projects higher than the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes. Testers invent leftover North Dakota high-glare-ok courtesy. Mdc-aim leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do orange work-area signs tell a North Dakota driver?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says most signs in work areas are diamond shaped. A few signs are rectangular. These signs are orange with a black legend. That color-and-shape cue is separate from the already-shipped work-zone speed-fee extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-orange-as-optional-if-the-crew-looks-gone courtesy. Orange-diamond-or-rectangular-black-legend leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do flashing arrow panels tell a North Dakota driver?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones both day and night to direct drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them that part of the road or street ahead of them is closed. That lane-or-closure cue is separate from the already-shipped channelizing-devices extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-the-arrow-panel-as-optional-decoration courtesy. Flashing-arrow-panels-direct-into-lanes-or-closed leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do stripes sloping downward to the right tell a North Dakota driver?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says stripes sloping downward to the right mean the driver should keep to the right. That keep-right cue is separate from the already-shipped channelizing device list extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota cut-left-if-the-panel-leans-right courtesy. Stripes-sloping-downward-to-the-right-mean-keep-to-the-right leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What do stripes sloping downward to the left tell a North Dakota driver?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says stripes sloping downward to the left mean keep to the left. That keep-left cue is separate from the already-shipped flashing-arrow panel extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota cut-right-if-the-panel-leans-left courtesy. Stripes-sloping-downward-to-the-left-mean-keep-to-the-left leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What extra work-area signs may a North Dakota driver see?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says you may also see electronic signs that display changing messages. That changing-message cue is separate from the already-shipped orange diamond-or-rectangular work-area sign extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota ignore-the-board-if-the-letters-keep-changing courtesy. Electronic-signs-that-display-changing-messages leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How much lane space must a North Dakota driver give a motorcyclist?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says allow the motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for an automobile and a motorcycle, remember the motorcycle needs the room to maneuver safely. Do not share the lane. That full-lane cue is separate from the already-shipped three-foot bicycle-pass extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota split-the-lane-if-the-bike-looks-narrow courtesy. Allow-the-motorcyclist-a-full-lane-width-do-not-share-the-lane leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where may a North Dakota motorcyclist hide from a quick look?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says remember that motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicle's blind spot or missed in a quick look due to their smaller size. Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections. That blind-spot cue is separate from the already-shipped check-the-blind-spot-before-a-right-turn bicycle extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota skip-the-shoulder-check-if-no-car-is-in-the-mirror courtesy. Motorcyclists-are-often-hidden-in-a-vehicles-blind-spot leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why may a North Dakota motorcyclist change speed or lane position suddenly?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to you pose major hazards to motorcyclists. Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road and traffic conditions such as potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, pavement seams, railroad crossings, and grooved pavement. That hazard-cue is separate from the already-shipped half-crash left-turn extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hold-the-bike-to-a-straight-line-over-the-grate courtesy. Road-conditions-that-are-minor-annoyances-pose-major-hazards leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Why must a North Dakota driver plan extra time around a bicycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says bicyclists generally travel at slower speeds than motorists which can create special considerations for sharing the road safely. That speed-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota treat-the-bike-like-a-hidden-sports-car courtesy. Bicyclists-generally-travel-at-slower-speeds leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What should a North Dakota driver do when meeting a bicycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says remember to reduce speed when encountering bicyclists. That slow-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota hold-highway-speed-if-the-bike-looks-steady courtesy. Reduce-speed-when-encountering-bicyclists leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How should a North Dakota driver space the vehicle around a bicycle?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual on dot.nd.gov says recognize situations that may be potentially dangerous to bicyclists and give them space. That space-cue is separate from the already-shipped full-lane-width extra. Testers invent leftover North Dakota squeeze-past-if-the-lane-looks-wide courtesy. Recognize-dangerous-situations-and-give-bicyclists-space leftover from the prior extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When should you use headlights in North Dakota?

North Dakota tells drivers to use headlights from sunset to sunrise and at any other time necessary for safe driving. Do not overdrive your headlights: you must be able to stop in the distance you can see. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A pedestrian carrying a white cane or walking with a guide dog is near a North Dakota crossing. What should you do?

North Dakota notes that pedestrians carrying white canes or walking with guide dogs are blind or have greatly reduced vision. Treat them as you would other pedestrians who need extra time, and be ready to yield. A horn startles someone using sound to navigate. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far from other traffic must you dim headlights in North Dakota?

North Dakota tells drivers to dim headlights at least 500 feet before meeting traffic and within 300 feet when following another vehicle. If the other driver does not dim, look to the right edge of the road so you are not blinded while you pass. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Besides sunset to sunrise, when does North Dakota say to use headlights in bad weather?

North Dakota says use headlights from sunset to sunrise and at any other time necessary for safe driving, including inclement weather when visibility is less than 1,000 feet due to rain, snow, sleet, hail, smoke, or fog. Parking lights are not a substitute for seeing and being seen. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## North Dakota traffic signals are dark, for example in a power outage. What must you do?

North Dakota says if traffic signals are dark, such as in a power outage, the driver shall stop and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle already in the intersection. Then go only when the way is clear. Do not assume the busier street still has a free green. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## Where does North Dakota say you may not make a U-turn?

North Dakota forbids a U-turn near the crest of a hill or on any curve where the driver cannot see 500 feet or more. Testers treat an empty-looking hill as legal. If you cannot see that far in North Dakota, do not turn around. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## A North Dakota two-way left-turn lane sits in the center of the roadway. How may you use it?

North Dakota reserves the two-way left-turn lane only for left-turning vehicles in either direction. Passing or overtaking is not permitted in the center lane. Testers camp in a North Dakota two-way left-turn stripe to overtake. Left turns only. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When does North Dakota add an $80 minimum fee for ignoring a work-zone speed limit?

North Dakota tells drivers to slow through construction and maintenance zones. Failure to comply with work-zone speed limits carries an $80 minimum fee when work is in progress and workers are present. Testers treat the first orange North Dakota cone as an automatic $80. Workers on site are what trigger that floor. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a North Dakota fire-station driveway may you park, including on the opposite side of the street?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10-49 forbids stopping, standing, or parking within 20 feet of a fire-station driveway, and within 75 feet of that entrance on the opposite side of the street when that side is properly signposted. Testers reuse North Dakota’s 10-foot hydrant number here. Twenty and seventy-five keep the apparatus path clear, separate from the 12-inch curb extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How far before a North Dakota turn must you keep your signal on?

North Dakota says you must signal continuously for the last 100 feet before the turn. A late blinker is how rear-end crashes start in the turn lane, and a leftover signal after the turn still means “turning” to everyone behind you. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When a train is crossing in North Dakota, how far from the crossing must you stop?

North Dakota says when a train is crossing, stop at least 15 feet before the crossing. Some crossings also use gates and red flashing lights. Wait until the train has cleared and the warning has stopped before you move. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## After stopping on red in North Dakota, when may you turn left?

North Dakota allows a left on red from a one-way street onto a one-way street unless a sign prohibits it. A right on red after a stop is the more common permission unless a sign forbids that too. Testers swap the two turns. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## What following-distance method does the North Dakota Driver License Manual teach?

North Dakota’s three-second rule is how you measure a safe following cushion. Pick a shadow, mark, or object, start counting when the rear bumper ahead passes it, and do not reach that spot before you finish. Testers still quote a two-second North Dakota myth. Count a full three, then add more in weather. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How close to a crosswalk at a North Dakota intersection may you park?

North Dakota forbids parking on or within 10 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection — the same tight 10-foot figure it uses at a fire hydrant. Testers copy the 20-foot crosswalk rule used in many other states. Ten feet is the North Dakota crosswalk buffer. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## When you park on a North Dakota two-way roadway next to a curb, how close must the right-hand wheels sit?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10-50 requires a vehicle stopped or parked on a two-way roadway to sit with the right-hand wheels parallel to, and within 12 inches of, the right-hand curb, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the right-hand shoulder. Testers copy an 18-inch number from other states. Twelve inches is the North Dakota curb gap, separate from the 10-foot crosswalk extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park on the roadway side of a vehicle already stopped at a North Dakota curb?

North Dakota Century Code 39-10-49 forbids stopping, standing, or parking on the roadway side of any vehicle already stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a street. Testers squeeze alongside a North Dakota curb car to “just run in.” The travel lane stays a travel lane, separate from the 10-foot hydrant and 10-foot crosswalk extras. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## You park on a North Dakota public highway at night. How far must the required lamps be visible?

The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual requires a vehicle parked on a public highway between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise to show at least one white or amber lamp in front and a red light on the rear, both visible for 1,000 feet. Testers invent a short North Dakota glow. One thousand feet is the parked-lamp distance, separate from the coasting extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park on a North Dakota sidewalk or in front of a driveway?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual’s do-not-park list begins with a sidewalk or the front of a driveway. Testers treat a North Dakota walk or apron as leftover stall space. Those paths stay open, separate from the hill-wheel extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## May you park within a North Dakota intersection?

The official North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual’s do-not-park list includes an intersection. Testers nose a North Dakota car into the box to wait. The intersection stays a travel path, separate from the sidewalk extra. Practice wording is original; confirm the legal text in the official North Dakota handbook.

Citation: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Drivers%20-%20documents/noncommercial-manual.pdf (verified 2026-09-08)

## How to cite

US Permit Test. “North Dakota permit test answers.” https://us-permit-test.com/north-dakota/answers/ Verified 2026-09-26.
Handbook passages: https://us-permit-test.com/north-dakota/handbook/ — confirm the legal text on the official handbook URL above.
Statute passages: https://us-permit-test.com/north-dakota/statute/ — confirm the legal text on the legislature site.