North Dakota: Pedestrians Practice Test
Yielding to pedestrians at marked and unmarked crosswalks, the rules for people walking, and watching for people near the road.
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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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Who has the right of way in marked or unmarked crosswalks?
- Drivers
- Pedestrians
- Bicyclists only
- Whoever arrives first
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
Pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks have the right of way.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A pedestrian is carrying a white cane or is with a guide dog. What does this tell you?
- The pedestrian is blind or has greatly reduced vision.
- The pedestrian is waiting for a ride.
- The pedestrian is a trained traffic helper.
- The pedestrian has a hearing impairment only.
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Correct answer: The pedestrian is blind or has greatly reduced vision.
Pedestrians carrying white canes or with guide dogs are blind or have greatly reduced vision.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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When you stop at an intersection for a visually-impaired pedestrian, where should you stop?
- On the crosswalk
- Past the crosswalk
- Behind the crosswalk
- In the middle of the intersection
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Correct answer: Behind the crosswalk
You should stop behind the crosswalk so the visually-impaired traveler has an unobstructed path.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What should motorists and pedestrians do when they see a guide dog?
- Call to the dog to get its attention
- Not distract the dog in any way
- Honk to let the dog know a car is near
- Pet the dog while the owner crosses
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Correct answer: Not distract the dog in any way
Guide dogs must focus on the commands of their owner, so motorists and pedestrians should not distract them in any way.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Why should you watch carefully for pedestrians when driving at night?
- They always walk in the middle of the road
- They may be wearing dark clothing and be difficult to see
- They are not allowed to wear reflective clothing
- They cannot hear approaching vehicles
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Correct answer: They may be wearing dark clothing and be difficult to see
At night, pedestrians may be wearing dark clothing and be difficult to see.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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How are joggers treated under the pedestrian rules?
- They are exempt from pedestrian rules while running
- They are considered pedestrians and must obey the same rules
- They are treated as bicyclists on the road
- They have the right of way at every intersection
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Correct answer: They are considered pedestrians and must obey the same rules
Joggers are considered pedestrians and must also obey the pedestrian rules.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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Should a pedestrian start to cross the roadway on a flashing “Don’t Walk” signal?
- Yes, if no vehicles are close
- Yes, if the pedestrian crosses at a fast pace
- Yes, but only in a crosswalk
- No, the pedestrian must not start to cross
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Correct answer: No, the pedestrian must not start to cross
The manual says do not start to cross the roadway on a flashing “Don’t Walk” signal.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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You are a pedestrian already in the intersection when the “Don’t Walk” signal starts flashing. What should you do?
- Run to the nearest curb
- Stop and wait where you are
- Return to the side you started from
- Move to the other side at a normal pace
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Correct answer: Move to the other side at a normal pace
If you are already in the intersection, you should move to the other side at a normal pace.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What must a pedestrian do when crossing a road where there is no crosswalk?
- Wave at drivers and cross when they slow down
- Yield the right of way to all vehicles on the roadway
- Cross quickly, since pedestrians always have the right of way
- Stand on the road until a driver stops
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Correct answer: Yield the right of way to all vehicles on the roadway
If you cross a road where there is no crosswalk, you must yield the right of way to all vehicles on the roadway.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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When may a pedestrian cross an intersection diagonally?
- Whenever there are no vehicles in sight
- Whenever the pedestrian is in a hurry
- Only when a traffic control device says you may
- Only at night when wearing light clothing
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Correct answer: Only when a traffic control device says you may
Pedestrians must not cross intersections diagonally unless a traffic control device says they may.
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 which direction should a pedestrian walk along a road?
- Facing traffic
- With traffic at the pedestrian’s back
- Along the center line
- Wherever there is the most room
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Correct answer: Facing traffic
The pedestrian rules say to walk facing traffic.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What should a pedestrian do where there is no sidewalk?
- Get as far off the road as possible
- Walk on the traveled portion so drivers see you
- Walk in the middle of the lane
- Wait until a driver offers a ride
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Correct answer: Get as far off the road as possible
Use sidewalks when you can; if there are none, get as far off the road as possible.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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According to the pedestrian rules, where does a pedestrian have the right of way?
- Midblock, away from any crosswalk
- On the shoulder of a highway
- Only in crosswalks
- Anywhere while walking
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Correct answer: Only in crosswalks
The manual says you have the right of way only in crosswalks and must yield to vehicles any place else.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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What kind of clothing should pedestrians wear when walking at night?
- Dark clothing
- Light or white clothing
- Gray or brown clothing
- Any color if a flashlight is carried
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Correct answer: Light or white clothing
When you walk at night, walk facing traffic and wear light or white clothing so drivers can see you.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Standing on the traveled portion of the street or highway for the purpose of hitchhiking is:
- Allowed only at night
- Allowed with light clothing
- Allowed on a highway only
- Not allowed
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Correct answer: Not allowed
You are not allowed to stand on the traveled portion of the street or highway for the purpose of hitchhiking.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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A ball rolls onto the street in front of your vehicle. What does the manual say this tells you?
- The street is a school zone
- A vehicle ahead has stopped suddenly
- The road ahead is closed
- A child might be chasing it
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Correct answer: A child might be chasing it
A ball rolling onto the street tells you a child might be chasing it, so drivers must be on the lookout for pedestrians.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)