North Dakota Permit Test Flash Cards

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When you see a stop sign you must:

Stop and check

Slow, check, cross (correct)

Drive through carefully

None of the above

What does a red circle with a white line mean?

Do not enter

What does a cross over a U arrow mean?

No U turn

What does a cross over a right arrow mean?

No right turn Signup and view all the answers

What does a divided highway sign indicate?

The road you're on intersects a divided highway Signup and view all the answers

What does a pedestrian with a white cane signify?

Blind Signup and view all the answers

When driving near a blind pedestrian, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there are no signals at a railroad crossing?

Slow down and be prepared to stop Signup and view all the answers

You may drive around the gates at a railroad crossing:

Never Signup and view all the answers

If you see a green sign that says 'exit only' above your lane, you:

Must exit the freeway if you stay in the lane Signup and view all the answers

Highway and expressway guide signs are:

Green with white letters Signup and view all the answers

What does the first sign on the right indicate?

Road curves ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a main sign indicate?

There are a series of curves ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign showing a truck on a hill mean?

There is a steep hill ahead Signup and view all the answers

What does a yellow and black diamond sign signify?

Warns you about conditions on or near the road Signup and view all the answers

A black and yellow pendant sign is a:

No passing zone sign Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when arrows come to a close around the car?

End of a divided highway Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when two lines, with the right one bending?

Lane ends, merge left Signup and view all the answers

What does a plus sign indicate?

Intersection Signup and view all the answers

What does a t sign mean?

Intersection Signup and view all the answers

When you see a shoulder sign (car tilted on the road), you should:

Be most concerned about losing control of your vehicle if you drift onto the shoulder because of a drop off Signup and view all the answers

What does lanes coming together with a car in front mean?

Divided highway begins Signup and view all the answers

What is the order of traffic lights?

Red, yellow, green Signup and view all the answers

If a green arrow turns into a green light, you:

May still turn but must yield to traffic Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady yellow light at an intersection signify?

Slow down and prepare to stop Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Slow down and proceed with care Signup and view all the answers

You must stop when you see a:

Flashing red light Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady green light at an intersection mean?

May drive through the intersection if the road is clear Signup and view all the answers

A steady yellow light means that a ___ light will soon appear.

steady red Signup and view all the answers

You may continue carefully through a yellow light if:

You are within the intersection Signup and view all the answers

You may turn left at a red light if:

You're turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street Signup and view all the answers

If a traffic light is broken/not working you should:

Continue as if it were a 4-way stop Signup and view all the answers

You can turn right on red if you:

Stop first and check for traffic/pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

When making a right turn on a green light you must:

Yield to pedestrians Signup and view all the answers

What is the speed limit in active school zones?

15 mph Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red light at a railroad crossing mean?

Stop/don't proceed until signals are completed Signup and view all the answers

What does a green arrow on a lane use control signal mean?

You may use this lane Signup and view all the answers

What does a sign showing a person shoveling indicate?

Workers are on/close to the road in a work zone ahead Signup and view all the answers

What do arrow panels in work zones show?

Drive with caution Signup and view all the answers

Center lanes and yellow broken highway lines mean:

Left turns only Signup and view all the answers

You can pass if the line dividing two lanes is a ___ line.

broken white Signup and view all the answers

Lanes of traffic moving in the same direction are divided by ___ lines.

white Signup and view all the answers

You can't pass a car on either side of a ___ centerline.

double solid yellow Signup and view all the answers

You can cross solid yellow lines:

When making turns Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Stop Signs and Traffic Controls

Upon seeing a stop sign, reduce speed, check surroundings, and proceed to cross.
A red circle with a white line indicates "do not enter."
Cross over a U-shaped arrow means U-turns are not allowed.
Cross over a right arrow signifies no right turns.
A divided highway sign warns that the road intersects a divided highway.

Pedestrian Awareness

A pedestrian using a white cane is considered blind.
It is essential to slow down and be ready to stop when driving near a blind pedestrian.

Railroad Crossing Protocol

If there are no signals at a railroad crossing, slow down and prepare to stop.
Never drive around the gates at a railroad crossing.

Lane and Highway Indicators

A green sign labeled "exit only" signifies the necessity to exit the freeway if staying in that lane.
Highway and expressway guide signs are green with white letters.

Curves and Road Conditions

The first sign on the right alerts drivers of a road that curves ahead.
A main sign indicates a series of curves ahead.
A truck on a hill sign warns of a steep incline.
Yellow and black diamond signs prompt caution regarding road conditions.

No Passing Zones and Merging

A black and yellow pendant sign denotes a no-passing zone.
Arrows converging around a car indicate the end of a divided highway.
Two lines, with the right one bending, mean lane ends, requiring merging left.

Intersections

A plus sign represents an intersection.
A T sign also indicates an intersection.

Road Safety Indicators

A shoulder sign (depicting a tilted car) emphasizes the risk of losing vehicle control if drifting onto a shoulder with a drop-off.
Lanes merging with a car in front indicate the beginning of a divided highway.

Traffic Light Signals

The standard order of traffic lights is red, yellow, green.
A green arrow turning into a green light allows turns while yielding to traffic.
A steady yellow light signals to slow down and prepare to stop.
A flashing yellow light advises slowing down and proceeding with caution.
A flashing red light requires a complete stop.
A steady green light permits passage through an intersection if clear.
A yellow light implies that a steady red light is imminent.
Continuing through a yellow light is acceptable if within the intersection.

Turning Regulations

Left turns on a red light are permitted when turning from one one-way street to another.
If a traffic light malfunctions, treat it as a four-way stop.
Right turns on red are allowed after a full stop and checking for traffic or pedestrians.
During a right turn on a green light, yielding to pedestrians is mandatory.

Speed Regulations and Work Zones

The speed limit in active school zones is 15 mph.
A flashing red light at a railroad crossing indicates full stop until signals cease.
A green arrow in a lane use control signal means that lane is available for use.
A sign showing a person shoveling signals that road workers are present or nearby in a work zone.
Arrow panels in work zones, showing rectangles or lines, advise driving with caution.

Lane Markings and Passing Rules

Center lanes with yellow broken lines allow left turns only.
Broken white lines divide lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.
Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing on either side.
Crossing solid yellow lines is permissible when making turns.

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Prepare for your North Dakota permit test with these informative flashcards. Each card provides essential traffic sign meanings and regulations. Perfect for quick review and memorization.