A slower vehicle is ahead near a hillcrest that hides oncoming traffic. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for a place with a clear view and enough room for a safe, permitted pass.
An obstructed view can conceal a vehicle in the passing path. A slow vehicle ahead does not make a blind pass safe.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 21, physical PDF page 25: Passing — obstructed view near hill or curve. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You have overtaken another car. What should you verify before moving back into its lane?
Correct answer: See the entire front of the passed vehicle in the inside rearview mirror and leave room to return safely.
The manual says not to return until the entire front of the passed vehicle is visible in the inside rearview mirror. Leave safe clearance rather than cutting back sharply.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 21, physical PDF page 25: Passing — entire vehicle front in inside mirror before returning. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You are turning left from one one-way street onto another, with no markings authorizing additional turn lanes. Which starting lane follows the handbook’s rule?
Correct answer: The lane nearest the left curb.
The general one-way rule is to turn from the lane nearest the appropriate curb. Special signs or pavement directions may permit additional turn lanes.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 22, physical PDF page 26: Turning — one-way to one-way, left lane. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
The only open curb space is directly in front of a private driveway. May you park there and leave the car while visiting a store?
Correct answer: No; do not block the driveway.
The handbook prohibits leaving a vehicle parked in front of a public or private driveway. Flashers do not legalize the obstruction.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 26, physical PDF page 30: Do Not Park — driveway. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You intend to pull from a parallel parking space into the traffic lane. What should you do?
Correct answer: Check traffic and over your shoulder, signal and yield until it is safe to enter.
The driver leaving a parking space does not have the right-of-way. A signal announces an intention; it does not create a safe gap.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 26, physical PDF page 30: Leaving a Parking Space. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You park on the right side of a street facing uphill, with a curb. Which direction should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Left, away from the curb.
With an uphill curb, front wheels turned away from the curb help the curb arrest a backward roll.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 25, physical PDF page 29: Parking on a Hill — uphill with curb. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You park facing uphill on the right side of a road with no curb. Which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the right shoulder.
For uphill parking without a curb, turn the wheels toward the shoulder so a rolling vehicle is directed away from traffic.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 25, physical PDF page 29: Parking on a Hill — uphill without curb. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
As you use an interstate entrance, what should you do before entering the through lane?
Correct answer: Find a safe gap, adjust speed appropriately and signal before merging.
Prepare for the merge while obeying speed controls. Enter only when the gap is safe; a signal does not force through traffic to make room.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 24, physical PDF page 28: Interchanges — acceleration lane. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before moving into another interstate lane, what should you do?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and the blind spot, signal and change lanes only when the space is clear.
A vehicle may be outside your mirrors’ view. Look for that hidden traffic before beginning the move; signaling does not grant priority.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 21, physical PDF page 25: Lane Changes — mirrors and shoulder check. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
What minimum advance distance does the North Dakota handbook give for signaling a turn?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet.
Signal early enough to communicate the intended movement. Check traffic and use a safe gap; the signal does not grant priority.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 22, physical PDF page 26: Turning — signal continuously for last 100 feet. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You can complete a proposed ordinary pass only by exceeding the posted speed limit. What does the North Dakota manual direct?
Correct answer: Do not make that pass; exceeding the posted limit while passing is unlawful.
The manual directs drivers never to exceed the posted speed or the speed safe for conditions. Do not begin a pass that depends on speeding.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 20, physical PDF page 24: Speed Limits — never exceed posted limit. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You miss your interstate exit. What should you do?
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find a lawful route back.
Backing and emergency crossover use are prohibited. Plan a new route without making an unexpected movement in high-speed traffic.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 24, physical PDF page 28: Interchanges — missed exit. Current linked manual text reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You plan to park eight feet from a fire hydrant, with no officer or emergency directing the stop. Does that meet North Dakota’s ordinary rule?
Correct answer: No; parking within 10 feet is prohibited.
Do not stop, stand or park within 10 feet of the hydrant under the ordinary rule. Leaving the engine running does not create an exception.
Source: North Dakota Century Code §39-10-49(4), physical PDF page 17. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
When ordinarily parking parallel along the right curb of a two-way roadway, how close must the right wheels be?
Correct answer: Within 12 inches of the curb.
The ordinary rule requires parallel parking with the right wheels within 12 inches of the right-hand curb.
Source: North Dakota Century Code §39-10-50(1), physical PDF page 18. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
May a driver coast down a hill with the car’s transmission in Neutral?
Correct answer: No; downhill coasting in Neutral is prohibited.
Keep the transmission engaged for control. North Dakota expressly prohibits coasting downgrade with the gears or transmission in Neutral.
Source: North Dakota Century Code §39-10-56(1), physical PDF page 20. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Before backing out where small children might be nearby, what check does the manual recommend?
Correct answer: Walk around the vehicle to check clearance before backing.
Blind areas can hide children or obstacles. The driver remains responsible for backing safely without interfering with traffic.
Source: North Dakota Class D Noncommercial Driver License Manual, 2025–2027 cover / Revised 2025, printed page 27, physical PDF page 31: Backing. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
You want to make a U-turn near a hillcrest, but approaching drivers cannot see your vehicle from 500 feet away. Is that permitted?
Correct answer: No; the limited sight distance prohibits the turn there.
A U-turn near a curve or crest is prohibited when the vehicle cannot be seen from either direction within 500 feet. All U-turns also require safety and no interference.
Source: North Dakota Century Code §39-10-36(1)–(2), physical PDF page 13. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
Another car is passing you on the left. May you accelerate to prevent it returning ahead of you?
Correct answer: No; do not increase speed until the overtaking vehicle has completely passed.
A driver being overtaken must not increase speed until completely passed. Do not turn a pass into a competition.
Source: North Dakota Century Code §39-10-11(2), physical PDF page 6. Current official source reviewed September 29, 2026. ↗
