Right of Way & Intersections — North Dakota

North Dakota motorcycle permit practice test: 339 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 3 questions. Updated 2026-10-18

Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.

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Topic	Right of Way & Intersections
License test	North Dakota Motorcycle permit test
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Questions (3)

1. When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment. ✓
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

Answer: A. Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.

When approaching a blind intersection, ride in the portion of the lane that brings you into other drivers' fields of vision as early as possible. The manual says to move to the lane position that puts you in another driver's view as soon as possible. It shows a rider moving to the left part of the lane, away from a parked car, so a driver on the cross street can see him sooner. The stated goal is to see as much as possible and stay visible while protecting your space. If there is a stop sign or stop line, stop there first, then edge forward and stop again just short of where cross traffic crosses your path.

Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 5

2. Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down. ✓
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.

Answer: C. To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.

When you are stopped at an intersection, use your mirrors to watch for vehicles coming up behind you that may not be slowing down. The manual says knowing what is happening behind you is needed to make safe decisions about trouble ahead, and that mirror checks belong in your normal searching routine. It lists a special case: when you are stopped at an intersection, watch the cars coming up from behind, because a driver who is not paying attention could reach you before seeing you. Another page repeats this idea, noting it is especially important to flash your brake light when you are stopped at an intersection with traffic approaching from behind.

Official handbook: MSF Motorcycle Operator Manual (18th ed.), p. 25

3. To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:

Turn your headlight off.
Ride with your headlight on. ✓
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.

Answer: B. Ride with your headlight on.

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Updated: 2026-10-18 · Based on the official driver handbook