North Dakota permit test: work zones

Orange signs, flaggers, fines and speed in construction zones. 4 questions.

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Work zonesNorth Dakota rule

What is the minimum fee for breaking a work zone speed limit when work is in progress and workers are present?

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Sample work zones questions

  1. What is the minimum fee for breaking a work zone speed limit when work is in progress and workers are present?

    • A $80
    • B $500
    • C $20
    • D $250
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    A. $80

    Failing to obey work zone speed limits when work is in progress and workers are present carries an $80 minimum fee. Workers are often just inches from traffic.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 17

  2. What colors are most work zone signs?

    • A Yellow with a black legend, usually round
    • B Orange with a black legend, usually diamond shaped
    • C Green with white letters
    • D White with red letters
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    B. Orange with a black legend, usually diamond shaped

    Most work zone signs are diamond shaped and orange with a black legend, though a few are rectangular. Orange tells you to slow down and expect workers and equipment.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 17

  3. In a work zone, a barricade has diagonal stripes sloping downward to the right. Which way should you go?

    • A Keep to the left
    • B Go either way around it
    • C Stop and wait for a flagger
    • D Keep to the right
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    D. Keep to the right

    The diagonal stripes on barricades and vertical panels point you toward the side where traffic should pass. Stripes sloping down to the right mean keep to the right.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 17

  4. What do flaggers in North Dakota work zones use to direct traffic?

    • A Flashlights only
    • B Hand signals only, with no equipment
    • C Red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles
    • D Green flags and whistles
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    C. Red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles

    Flaggers wear orange, yellow or fluorescent clothing and use red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles to guide traffic through work zones. Follow their directions as you would a sign or signal.

    Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (Class D), 2025-2027, page 18