North Dakota: Licensing basics — Teen Drivers: Consent, Risks and Practice Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the fine if you throw or deposit litter on any public highway?” · “Which skills does the manual say a teen should practice first when learning to drive?”
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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 fine if you throw or deposit litter on any public highway?
- $50
- $500
- $150
- $250
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Correct answer: $500
If you throw or deposit any litter on any public highway, you are subject to a $500 fine.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 27 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 27)
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Who must give consent for a minor to get an instruction permit or an operator's license in North Dakota?
- A parent or legal guardian
- A licensed driving instructor
- A school principal or counselor
- A law enforcement officer
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
The manual says consent of a parent or legal guardian is required for a minor to get a permit or a license.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What happens to a minor's permit or license if the person who consented withdraws that consent?
- It is suspended for 30 days only
- It stays valid until the next renewal date
- The permit or license is cancelled
- It is changed to a restricted permit
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Correct answer: The permit or license is cancelled
The person who consented can withdraw consent at any time, and the permit or license is then cancelled.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How can a teen regain a permit or license that was cancelled because parental consent was withdrawn?
- Only by waiting one full year
- With parental consent, or by reaching the age of 18
- Only by having a school official sign a form
- Only by attending an administrative hearing
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Correct answer: With parental consent, or by reaching the age of 18
A teen can regain the permit or license with parental consent or when he or she reaches age 18.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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According to the manual, which group of drivers crashes more than any other age group?
- Drivers over the age of 65
- Drivers with 20 years of experience
- Drivers between the ages of 30 and 50
- Novice teen drivers
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Correct answer: Novice teen drivers
The manual states that novice teen drivers crash more than any other age group.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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How is a teen likely to drive when a parent is not in the vehicle?
- More cautiously than usual
- Exactly the same as with a parent
- Differently, taking more risks
- Below the posted speed limit
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Correct answer: Differently, taking more risks
Parents are told to be aware that a teen is likely to drive differently and take more risks when no parent is in the vehicle.
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 of these is listed in the manual as a risky driving behavior of teenagers?
- Misjudging gaps in traffic
- Stopping too early at yellow lights
- Leaving too much room when merging
- Driving below the speed limit
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Correct answer: Misjudging gaps in traffic
The manual lists misjudging gaps in traffic among teenagers' risky driving behaviors, along with speeding, tailgating and weaving.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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For teen drivers, what happens to crashes as the number of passengers increases?
- Teen crashes decrease
- Teen crashes stay about the same
- Crashes drop for male drivers only
- Teen crashes increase
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Correct answer: Teen crashes increase
The manual says that for teen drivers, as the number of passengers increases, teen crashes increase.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When do the most severe crashes occur for teen drivers, according to the manual?
- At night and on weekends
- During weekday morning rush hour
- In the afternoon on school days
- At midday in summer
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Correct answer: At night and on weekends
The manual says that for teen drivers, the most severe crashes occur at night and on weekends.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Why are novice teen drivers at higher risk when driving at night?
- Their headlights are weaker than those of other drivers
- Traffic signals are turned off after dark
- They lack experience reacting when visibility is reduced
- Most roads are closed to novice drivers at night
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Correct answer: They lack experience reacting when visibility is reduced
Novice teen drivers do not have the experience to anticipate and react to conditions at night when visibility is reduced.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When a parent supervises a teen's practice driving, who should be in the vehicle?
- The parent, the teen, and the teen's friends
- Only the parent and the teen
- The teen and one passenger of the same age
- The parent, the teen, and a family pet
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Correct answer: Only the parent and the teen
The manual advises practicing with only the parent and teen in the vehicle, because other people and pets can distract both and increase stress.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Which skills does the manual say a teen should practice first when learning to drive?
- Changing lanes and merging
- Driving on busy highways at night
- Turning, parking, and backing up
- Passing on two-lane roads
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Correct answer: Turning, parking, and backing up
The manual says to begin with basic skills such as turning, parking and backing up, then practice more complex skills such as changing lanes and merging.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When should a teen begin practicing driving, according to the manual?
- During daylight hours in good weather
- At night, to learn low-visibility driving
- During rush hour traffic
- In rain and snow, to gain experience quickly
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Correct answer: During daylight hours in good weather
In the beginning, practice is done in daylight hours with good weather; different weather and times of day are added as skills increase.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Where does the manual say a teen should begin practicing?
- In empty parking lots or on remote roads
- On interstate highways at off-peak hours
- On downtown streets with heavy traffic
- On roads near the teen's school
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Correct answer: In empty parking lots or on remote roads
The manual says to begin in safe, low-risk areas such as empty parking lots or remote roads, then progress to busier roads.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What information does the manual say a teen should give before leaving on a trip?
- Which roads they plan to use and the speed limit on each
- The make and model of every other vehicle on the route
- Where they are going, with whom, and when they will return
- How much fuel the trip will use
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Correct answer: Where they are going, with whom, and when they will return
The manual suggests requiring a full report before each trip: where the teen is going, with whom, and when he or she will return.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which type of vehicle does the manual describe as safest for teen drivers?
- A high-performance sports car with a large engine
- A small pickup truck with a large engine
- A compact SUV with a powerful engine and high seat
- A mid- to full-size sedan with a smaller engine and airbags
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Correct answer: A mid- to full-size sedan with a smaller engine and airbags
The manual says mid- to full-size sedans and station wagons with smaller engines and airbags are safest for teen drivers.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does the manual say about small trucks and SUVs?
- They are always safer than sedans for teens
- They may be more prone to roll-overs
- They stop faster than other vehicles
- They are not allowed for teen drivers
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Correct answer: They may be more prone to roll-overs
The manual says that under certain conditions, small trucks and SUVs may be more prone to roll-overs than other types of vehicles.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What may high-performance cars encourage teens to do, according to the manual?
- Drive more slowly than other teens
- Wear seat belts more often
- Drive beyond their experience level
- Practice with fewer passengers
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Correct answer: Drive beyond their experience level
The manual warns that high-performance cars may encourage teens to drive beyond their experience level.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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According to the manual, which consequence for breaking family driving rules is most effective?
- Losing driving privileges for a period of time
- Taking away the teen's phone or video games
- Assigning extra household chores
- Reducing the teen's allowance
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Correct answer: Losing driving privileges for a period of time
The manual says consequences should relate to losing driving privileges, and that other consequences will not be as effective.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these is listed among the top driving errors of teen drivers?
- Driving too fast through a curve
- Braking too early for a stop sign
- Signaling too early for a turn
- Leaving too much room behind other vehicles
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Correct answer: Driving too fast through a curve
The manual's list of top teen driving errors includes driving too fast through a curve.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 43 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 43)
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Which of these driving conditions must be included in the supervised driving hours for permit holders under 16?
- Driving on toll roads
- Driving a vehicle with a manual transmission
- Driving on gravel, dirt, or aggregate roads
- Driving only in school zones
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Correct answer: Driving on gravel, dirt, or aggregate roads
The required supervised hours must include rural and urban driving, gravel, dirt or aggregate roads, night driving and winter driving.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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How do the 50 hours of supervised driving relate to formal drivers education?
- They are in addition to formal drivers education
- Drivers education hours count toward the 50 hours
- They replace the drivers education requirement
- They apply only to students not in drivers education
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Correct answer: They are in addition to formal drivers education
The 50 hours of supervised driving are required in addition to the formal drivers education requirements.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)