North Dakota permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 5 questions.
When passing on a two-lane road, how far ahead of an approaching vehicle must you be back in your own lane?
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Sample lanes, passing & merging questions
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When passing on a two-lane road, how far ahead of an approaching vehicle must you be back in your own lane?
- A At least 100 feet
- B At least 500 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 50 feet
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C. At least 200 feet
Give yourself enough time to get completely past the vehicle and return to your lane at least 200 feet before meeting an approaching vehicle. If you cannot, do not start the pass.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 25
Within what distance of an intersection, railroad crossing or tunnel is passing prohibited?
- A 200 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 100 feet
- D 300 feet
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C. 100 feet
Never pass within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing or tunnel. Vehicles may turn, stop or enter the road there, leaving no room to finish a pass.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 25
After passing a vehicle, when is it safe to return to your lane?
- A When the other driver flashes their headlights
- B As soon as your rear bumper clears its front bumper
- C When you can see its entire front in your inside rear-view mirror
- D When you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your side mirror
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C. When you can see its entire front in your inside rear-view mirror
Do not return to your lane until you can see the whole front of the vehicle you passed in the inside rear-view mirror. That leaves a safe gap in front of it.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 25
Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- A Brake hard to let them in
- B Move toward the center line
- C Speed up so the pass is shorter
- D Keep your speed steady and do not speed up
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D. Keep your speed steady and do not speed up
When being passed, do not speed up. Holding a steady speed lets the passing driver get by and back into the lane quickly.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 25