North Dakota Motorcycle Test 03

This practice test is designed to simulate the real North Dakota motorcycle permit exam. It consists of multiple-choice questions, just like the official test. Each question has four possible answers; you must select the correct one.

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North Dakota Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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You're riding on the freeway and you see a car ahead starting to emerge into your lane. Your best strategy is...?

Move to the lane next to you

Gesture to them to let you through

Get on your horn and stay on it

Accelerate hard

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There's no traffic around. You should still use your signals when changing lanes because...?

There may be cars you haven't seen

It's good discipline

All of these reasons

It's the law

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You're approaching a blind intersection with the stop line. What should you do?

Stop at the stop line, then go on and stop before the cross street

Stop at the stop line, then drive straight across

Drive through the stop line and stop before the cross street

Keep driving straight across without stopping

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When choosing your motorcycle clothing for visibility, remember that most crashes occur...?

At dusk

In broad daylight

In mist

At night

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Which of these colors is not a good choice for motorcycle clothing?

Orange

Yellow

Brown

Green

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Stationary objects such as trees and telephone poles should be part of your evaluation strategy because...?

They may conceal other hazards

They may affect the behavior of other drivers

For all these reasons

They may block your escape route

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As you cross an intersection, you should be prepared to...?

Accelerate hard

Make rapid changes of position

Any of these

Brake hard

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It is most important that you focus on...?

Traffic on your left and right

Traffic coming from behind

Traffic approaching you from ahead

All of these equally

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Unless a city ordinance prohibits it, in a parallel parking space you should park...?

Parallel, facing away from oncoming traffic

At an angle, front wheel to the curb

Parallel, facing oncoming traffic

At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

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You're planning to pull in outside a store on the middle of a block. To let other drivers know what you're doing, before slowing you should...?

Rev your engine

Sound your horn

Wave your hand

Flash your brake light

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In potential high-risk areas you can reduce your reaction time by...?

Covering the clutch and both brakes

Covering both brakes and the horn

Covering both brakes and the headlight flasher

Covering the horn and the headlight flasher

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You can see a pickup truck parked ahead of you with a person in the driver's seat. Your biggest concern should be that...?

They will make a U-turn in front of you

A pedestrian will step from beyond them

They will pull into your lane

They will open their door

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When you swerve to avoid a crash, you should...?

Lean and keep the motorcycle upright

Remain upright and lean the motorcycle

Lean with the motorcycle

Lean opposite to the motorcycle

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If your rear wheel locks when braking, you can leave it locked provided...?

You are travelling upright and straight

You're not using the front brake

You're in neutral gear

You're going less than 30 miles an hour

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The first thing to do when executing your decision in avoiding a hazard is to...?

All of these at once

Adjust your speed

Communicate your presence

Adjust your position

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If your front wheel locks in an emergency stop, you must...?

Release the front brake then reapply

Release the front brake and leave it off

Increase front brake pressure

Increase rear brake pressure

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If you have to stop quickly in a curve, remember that you will have...?

Less momentum

Greater momentum

More traction

Less traction

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Head checks are important for...?

Eliminating blindspots

Warning drivers of your intentions

Keeping concentration

Eliminating tiredness

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You see a driver in the right-hand lane on the freeway who is starting to drift towards your lane. You should...?

Sound a quick beep on your horn

Shout a warning

Accelerate hard to get past

Gesture to them to move over

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If you ride with other vehicles alongside you, you're in danger of...?

All of these

Being in a blind spot

Having your escape route blocked

Being cut across without warning

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You're being passed from behind by a large truck. You should...?

Pull over and stop until it's past

Move to the right

Stay in the center of your lane

Move over to the left

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You should ride slower at night than in the day...?

On freeways

In all circumstances

On unfamiliar roads

On rural roads

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In which these areas is it particularly important that you focus on finding potential escape routes?

All of them

Construction zones

Intersections

Shopping areas

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When taking a curve in heavy traffic,, your best lane position is usually...?

All the way round the left

Beginning at the outside and moving inwards

All the way round the right

All the way round the center

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Making eye contact with a driver waiting to pull across you means...?

You can proceed with confidence

You're in the right legally if there is a crash

Nothing

They've definitely seen you

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You risk a highside crash if you release the rear wheel when it is locked when...?

You're in 3rd gear or higher

The wheels are out of alignment

Any of these

You also have the front brake on

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When dealing with multiple hazards, the first thing to do is...?

Slow down

Any of these depending on circumstances

Accelerate

Start swerving

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When using the 'RiderRadar' system, you should scan the road ahead at distances of...?

4/8/16 seconds

3/6/12 seconds

1/3/8 seconds

2/4/12 seconds

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Why should you avoid riding between lines of stationary vehicles?

A hand might come from a window

A door might open

A car could make a sudden turn

For all of these reasons

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Drivers turning into the motorcyclist's right-of-way account for what proportion of motorcycle/car crashes?

50% plus

30% plus

60% plus

40% plus

Your score is

Tips for Using the Practice Test Effectively

While our Motorcycle Permit Practice Test is a powerful study tool, how you use it matters. Follow these steps to maximize its effectiveness and increase your chances of getting that passing score.

1. Start with a Baseline Test

Before hitting the books, take the practice test once to gauge your current knowledge. This initial result will serve as a baseline, showing which areas are strengths and need work.

2. Study the Operator’s Handbook

The North Dakota Motorcycle Manual is your ultimate resource for the official test. After completing your first practice test, review the handbook to understand better the topics you struggled with. You can easily find the manual online.

Focus on the following key topics while studying:

Proper motorcycle equipment (e.g., lights, mirrors, and helmets)
Rules for passing and merging safely
Yielding and right-of-way laws
Alcohol-related laws and penalties
Shapes, colors, and meanings of road signs

3. Review Missed Questions Thoroughly

After completing the practice test, review the questions you missed. For each incorrect answer, please take note of the correct one and learn why it’s accurate. Write these down for quick reference.

4. Take Another Practice Test

Once you’ve studied the manual and reviewed your mistakes, it’s time to retake the practice test. This second attempt will show how much progress you’ve made and highlight any remaining weak areas. Repeat this process until you’re consistently passing.

5. Don’t Forget Traffic Signs and Regulations

Road signs are a huge part of the test, and it’s easy to overlook their importance. Make sure you can confidently identify different traffic signs and understand their meanings. This includes memorizing their shapes and colors. For instance:

Red octagons = Stop signs
Yellow diamonds = Warning signs
Green rectangles = Directional signs

6. Practice Real-Life Scenarios

Visualize yourself riding on North Dakota roads and applying what you’ve learned. Questions about merging, yielding, and handling intersections will feel more intuitive if you connect them to practical scenarios.