North Dakota permit test: sharing the road

Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, trucks, buses and slow vehicles. 6 questions.

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Sharing the roadNorth Dakota rule

When you pass a bicyclist, how much space must you leave in North Dakota?

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Sample sharing the road questions

  1. When you pass a bicyclist, how much space must you leave in North Dakota?

    • A At least 2 feet
    • B At least 10 feet
    • C At least 1 foot
    • D At least 3 feet
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    D. At least 3 feet

    North Dakota requires a minimum of three feet between your vehicle and a bicycle when passing. Pass only when it is safe, check over your shoulder before moving back, and give extra room in bad weather.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 37

  2. When may you drive in a designated bicycle lane?

    • A To make a right turn, after signaling and checking for bicyclists
    • B Any time no bicyclist is in sight
    • C To pass a slow vehicle on the right
    • D To stop or park briefly while you are picking up or dropping off a passenger
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    A. To make a right turn, after signaling and checking for bicyclists

    Avoid driving in bicycle lanes except to make a right turn. Signal and look before moving into the lane, and check your blind spot for bicyclists.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 37

  3. How much of the lane should you allow a motorcycle?

    • A The full lane width; do not share the lane
    • B Only enough room to pass safely beside it
    • C Whatever room is left after cars
    • D Half the lane, since motorcycles are narrow
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    A. The full lane width; do not share the lane

    Allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Even if there seems to be room, the rider needs the whole lane to avoid hazards, so never share the lane.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 36

  4. How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?

    • A Three or four seconds
    • B One second, since motorcycles are small
    • C Two seconds
    • D Ten seconds
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    A. Three or four seconds

    Allow three or four seconds when following a motorcycle. In dry conditions a motorcycle can stop faster than a car, and the rider needs room to maneuver.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 37