North Dakota permit test: parking & stopping

Where you may not park, distances from hydrants and crossings, curbs and hills. 5 questions.

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Parking & stoppingNorth Dakota rule

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

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Sample parking & stopping questions

  1. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in North Dakota?

    • A No closer than 15 feet
    • B No closer than 10 feet
    • C No closer than 20 feet
    • D No closer than 5 feet
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    B. No closer than 10 feet

    Do not park within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need room to reach and connect to it quickly.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 30

  2. How close to a stop sign, traffic signal or flashing beacon at the side of the road may you park?

    • A No closer than 15 feet
    • B No closer than 50 feet
    • C No closer than 30 feet
    • D No closer than 10 feet
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    A. No closer than 15 feet

    North Dakota bans parking within 15 feet of a flashing beacon, stop sign or traffic control signal at the side of the road. A parked vehicle there could hide the sign or signal from other drivers.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 30

  3. When you parallel park, how close to the curb should your wheels be?

    • A Within one foot of the curb, parallel to it
    • B Within three feet of the curb
    • C Touching the curb
    • D Within two feet of the curb
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    A. Within one foot of the curb, parallel to it

    When parallel parked, your wheels should be parallel to and within one foot of the right-hand curb. Start by stopping even with the car ahead about two feet away from it.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 29

  4. Parked facing downhill next to a curb
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    Parked facing downhill next to a curbfront wheelsCurbDownhill

    You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • A It does not matter if the parking brake is set
    • B Toward the curb
    • C Away from the curb
    • D Straight ahead
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    B. Toward the curb

    When parking downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb. If the brakes fail, the curb stops the car from rolling into the street.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 29