North Dakota: Alcohol and drugs — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the license suspension for a third and subsequent offense in seven years?” · “If you cause a serious injury to another person in a DUI crash, how much additional jail time will you spend?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual" (2025-2027), North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).
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What is the license suspension for a third and subsequent offense in seven years?
- Two years
- 91 days
- 180 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: Two years
A third and subsequent offense in seven years means a two-year suspension.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What is the license suspension for a third and subsequent offense in seven years with an AC of .18 or greater?
- Three years
- 91 days
- 180 days
- 365 days
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Correct answer: Three years
A third and subsequent offense with an AC of .18 or greater in seven years carries a three-year suspension.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What is the mandatory minimum jail sentence for driving while your license is suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation?
- Two days
- Four days
- Ten days
- Thirty days
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Correct answer: Four days
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation carries a four-day mandatory minimum jail sentence.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What is the maximum fine for driving while your license is suspended or revoked after an alcohol-related violation?
- Up to $500
- Up to $2,000
- Up to $1,000
- Up to $250
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Correct answer: Up to $1,000
The penalty includes a fine of up to $1,000, together with a four-day mandatory minimum jail sentence.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What may happen to the license plates and registration card for your vehicle after an alcohol-related suspension or revocation?
- They may be impounded for the length of the suspension or revocation
- They must be returned to the registration office within 24 hours
- They will be transferred to another vehicle you own
- They stay with the vehicle but the registration is doubled
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Correct answer: They may be impounded for the length of the suspension or revocation
The license plates and registration card for your vehicle may be impounded for the length of the suspension or revocation.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What is the mandatory fine for a first DUI conviction through the court process?
- $500
- $100
- $250
- $2,000
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Correct answer: $500
A first conviction carries a $500 fine.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What is the penalty for a first conviction if the AC is .16% or greater?
- A $500 fine only
- A $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail
- At least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment
- At least a $250 fine and 30 days in jail
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Correct answer: At least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment
A first conviction with an AC of .16% or greater carries at least a $750 fine and two days imprisonment.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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For a first conviction with an AC of .16% or greater, the term of imprisonment may be converted to what?
- A driver improvement course
- Community service
- An additional fine
- A longer probation
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Correct answer: Community service
The manual says the term of imprisonment may be converted to community service.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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What are the fine and jail time for a second DUI conviction within seven years?
- $500 fine and 2 days in jail
- $2,000 fine and 120 days in jail
- $750 fine and 30 days in jail
- $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail
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Correct answer: $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail
A second conviction within seven years carries a $1,000 fine and 10 days in jail.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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After a second DUI conviction within seven years, at least how long must a person be in the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a mandatory condition of probation?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
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Correct answer: 12 months
A second conviction within seven years requires at least 12 months in the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a mandatory condition of probation.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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How many days in jail does a third DUI conviction within seven years carry?
- 10 days
- 120 days
- 90 days
- 365 days
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Correct answer: 120 days
A third conviction within seven years carries a $2,000 fine and 120 days in jail, plus the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a condition of probation.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How much jail time does a fourth or subsequent DUI offense carry?
- 120 days
- Six months
- One year and one day
- Two years
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Correct answer: One year and one day
A fourth or subsequent offense carries a $2,000 fine and one year and one day in jail.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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In addition to the penalties, what are all convicted DUI offenders required to do?
- Submit to an alcohol addiction evaluation and complete any recommended treatment
- Complete a defensive driving course and retake the written knowledge test
- Serve at least five years in the 24/7 Sobriety Program as a condition
- Pay for the repair of every vehicle and property damaged in the crash
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Correct answer: Submit to an alcohol addiction evaluation and complete any recommended treatment
All convicted offenders must submit to a mandatory alcohol addiction evaluation and complete any recommended treatment.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If you cause a serious injury to another person in a DUI crash, how much additional jail time will you spend?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 10 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
A DUI crash that causes serious injury to another adds 90 days in jail to the minimum penalties.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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If you cause the death of another person in a DUI crash, how is your jail time changed?
- It is extended by 90 days
- It is doubled
- It is extended by one year
- It is extended by six months
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Correct answer: It is extended by one year
If you cause the death of another in a DUI crash, your time in jail is extended by one year.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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To whom can anyone report out-of-the-ordinary driving that would indicate alcohol impairment?
- Law enforcement
- The Driver License Division
- The local newspaper
- Your insurance company
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Correct answer: Law enforcement
Anyone can report driving that would indicate alcohol impairment to law enforcement by dialing 911.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Under the open container law, who is prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages in or on a motor vehicle?
- Only the driver
- Anyone, driver or passenger
- Only passengers under 21
- Only drivers under 21
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Correct answer: Anyone, driver or passenger
It is illegal for anyone, driver or passenger, to drink alcoholic beverages in or on a motor vehicle.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Where must any open containers be placed in a vehicle?
- In the glove box
- Under the front seat
- In the trunk
- On the back seat
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Correct answer: In the trunk
Any open containers must be placed in the trunk of the vehicle.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Persons under what age are prohibited from purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages?
- 21
- 18
- 19
- 20
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Correct answer: 21
Persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from purchasing, consuming, or possessing alcoholic beverages.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How can certain cold tablets and capsules affect your driving?
- They can make you drowsy at the wheel
- They can make you more alert
- They can improve your reaction time
- They have no effect on driving
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Correct answer: They can make you drowsy at the wheel
Even certain cold tablets and capsules can affect your driving ability by making you drowsy at the wheel.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Do the penalties for operating under the influence of alcohol also apply to narcotic drugs?
- No, narcotic drugs carry lighter penalties than alcohol does
- No, penalties apply only to alcohol and not to any drug
- Yes, the same harsh penalties also apply to narcotic drugs
- Yes, but only for drivers who are under the age of 21
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Correct answer: Yes, the same harsh penalties also apply to narcotic drugs
The harsh penalties that deal with operating under the influence of alcohol also apply to narcotic drugs.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How much alcohol does the manual say it takes to produce impairment?
- Only an amount above the legal limit
- Any amount
- More than two drinks in an hour
- Only enough to cause slurred speech
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Correct answer: Any amount
The manual says drinking any amount of alcohol produces impairment.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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Which family rule does the manual suggest for a teen who is a passenger in another vehicle?
- Do not ride with any driver who has held a license under a year
- Do not ride with someone who has used alcohol or drugs
- Never ride in the back seat of another vehicle
- Do not ride with more than one other passenger
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Correct answer: Do not ride with someone who has used alcohol or drugs
The manual suggests a rule that prohibits riding with someone who has used alcohol or drugs.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)