North Dakota: Sharing the road — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “When does the manual say you may drive in a designated bicycle lane?” · “Where on the roadway should a bicycle rider ride?”
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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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How should you treat bicyclists in inclement weather?
- Pass them as quickly as possible
- Drive in the bicycle lane
- Follow them closely so they can see your lights
- Give them extra room
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Correct answer: Give them extra room
The manual says that in inclement weather, you should give bicyclists extra room.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What does the manual say you should do at intersections where bicyclists are present?
- Scan for bicyclists and give them extra time to cross
- Speed up so you clear the intersection first
- Assume bicyclists will always yield the right of way
- Stop in the crosswalk and wave them through first
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Correct answer: Scan for bicyclists and give them extra time to cross
The manual says to scan for bicyclists in traffic, particularly at intersections, and to allow them extra time to cross.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What should you do before turning right when a bicyclist may be near?
- Sound your horn and turn at once
- Turn from the center of the road
- Check your blind spot for bicyclists
- Look only at your rear-view mirror
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Correct answer: Check your blind spot for bicyclists
The manual says that when turning right, check your blind spot for bicyclists before starting the turn.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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When does the manual say you may drive in a designated bicycle lane?
- To pass slower traffic on the right side of the road
- Only to make a right turn, after you signal and look
- To get around a car that is waiting to turn left
- Whenever the bicycle lane is clear of bicyclists
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Correct answer: Only to make a right turn, after you signal and look
The manual says to avoid driving in designated bicycle lanes other than to make a right turn, and to signal and look first.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What does the manual advise when you see children on bicycles?
- Expect the unexpected and slow down
- Expect them to follow every traffic law
- Pass them quickly before they can react
- Sound your horn to make them stop
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Correct answer: Expect the unexpected and slow down
Children on bicycles are often unpredictable and may not know traffic laws, and they are harder to see, so slow down.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Which rules must a bicycle or motorized bicycle rider obey?
- Only the traffic signs and signals, not the rules of the road
- The same basic rules of the road as drivers of cars and trucks
- Only the rules for pedestrians on the shoulder
- Only the rules posted for bicycles on that road
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Correct answer: The same basic rules of the road as drivers of cars and trucks
Traffic laws apply to everyone, whether driving a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or motorized bicycle.
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 motorized bicycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle no more than how wide?
- 24 inches
- 36 inches
- 32 inches
- 48 inches
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Correct answer: 32 inches
A motorized bicycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle no more than 32 inches wide.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Which of these must a motorized bicycle have?
- Foot pedals or footrests
- A passenger seat
- A manual transmission
- A sidecar
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Correct answer: Foot pedals or footrests
A motorized bicycle must have foot pedals or footrests, among other requirements.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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What kind of drive system must a motorized bicycle have?
- An automatic drive system not requiring the use of a clutch
- A manual gear system requiring the use of a clutch
- A four-speed drive system with a hand clutch
- A belt drive system that needs a foot clutch
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Correct answer: An automatic drive system not requiring the use of a clutch
A motorized bicycle must have an automatic drive system not requiring the use of a clutch.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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What is the maximum piston or rotor displacement of a motorized bicycle?
- 39.98 cc
- 59.98 cc
- 49.98 cc
- 99.98 cc
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Correct answer: 49.98 cc
A motorized bicycle must have a maximum piston or rotor displacement of 49.98 cc (3.05 cubic inches).
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Which of these allows you to operate a motorized bicycle?
- A snowmobile safety certificate
- An off-highway vehicle safety certificate
- A bicycle registration sticker
- A motorized bicycle permit
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Correct answer: A motorized bicycle permit
To operate a motorized bicycle you need a valid operator’s license, motorized bicycle permit, operator permit, temporary permit, instruction permit, or motorcycle permit in your immediate possession.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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How many bicycle riders may ride abreast?
- Not more than three
- Not more than two
- Not more than four
- As many as the lane can hold
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Correct answer: Not more than two
The rules say to ride not more than two abreast, and that single file is safest.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Where on the roadway should a bicycle rider ride?
- Keep to the left side of the roadway
- Ride in the center of the lane
- Keep to the right side of the roadway
- Ride on whichever side has less traffic
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Correct answer: Keep to the right side of the roadway
Bicycle riders must keep to the right side of the roadway.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Bicycle riders must give the right of way to which of these?
- Pedestrians
- Only parked vehicles
- Only other bicyclists
- Nobody, since bicycles always go first
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
The rules and guidelines say bicycle riders must give pedestrians the right of way.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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What should bicycle riders use before turning and stopping?
- Hand signals
- A horn
- A whistle
- Headlights only
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Correct answer: Hand signals
Bicycle riders should use hand signals before turning and stopping.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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How many people may be carried on a bicycle or motorized bicycle?
- Up to two people if the rider is an adult
- As many as can hold on
- No more than it was designed to carry
- Two people in daylight only
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Correct answer: No more than it was designed to carry
Do not carry more people on a bicycle or motorized bicycle than it was designed to carry.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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What equipment must all bicycles and motorized bicycles have?
- A horn
- A brake
- A rearview mirror
- A speedometer
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Correct answer: A brake
All bicycles and motorized bicycles must be equipped with a brake.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Under what age is an approved safety helmet required to operate a motorized bicycle?
- Under 14
- Under 16
- Under 21
- Under 18
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Correct answer: Under 18
If under 18, an approved safety helmet is required to operate a motorized bicycle.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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How does the manual describe wearing a safety helmet while riding a bicycle, regardless of age?
- Required by law for every rider
- Required only after dark
- Required only for adults
- A good practice
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Correct answer: A good practice
The manual says a good practice is to wear a safety helmet while riding a bicycle and motorized bicycle regardless of age.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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What does the manual say is a good idea for a bicycle rider to increase visibility in traffic?
- Wearing dark-colored clothing
- Wearing brightly-colored clothing
- Riding in the middle of the lane
- Riding on the left side of the road
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Correct answer: Wearing brightly-colored clothing
It is a good idea to wear brightly-colored clothing to increase your visibility in traffic.
Source: North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual (2025-2027), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)