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Whether you’re a new driver or someone with years of experience, this guide will help you travel North Dakota with confidence and clarity.  \nOur highways, city streets, gravel roads and rural routes connect us to work, school, family and the places that make North Dakota special. As you journey across our state, I encourage you to stay mindful and make thoughtful, safe choices behind the wheel.  \nWe’re glad to have you on the move in North Dakota. Thank you for doing your part to help keep yourself and others safe wherever you travel.  \nSincerely,  \nKelly Armstrong Governor  \nState of North Dakota  \nIntroduction:  \nThe privilege of driving a motor vehicle in the state of North Dakota must first be earned. This manual will help you earn and keep this privilege.  \nThe manual is designed as a basic reference for all drivers, and should be used to prepare for the written driver’s examination. It does not include some of the information needed to qualify for driving passenger buses, school buses, motorcycles, and heavy trucks. Such additional information is contained in separate manuals available at all driver license offices.  \nThis manual will introduce you to North Dakota traffic laws, rules of the road, and other safe driving practices. You owe it to yourself to develop all the skills and knowledge needed to become a safe driver.  \nDriver License Division  \nNorth Dakota Department of Transportation  \n608 East Boulevard Avenue Bismarck, ND 58505-0750  \n[www.dot.nd.gov](www.dot.nd.gov)  \nDL0126  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nYOUR OPERATOR’S LICENSE ................................................ 2  \nSIGNS, SIGNALS, AND ROAD MARKINGS....................................... 9  \nRULES OF THE ROAD ...................................................... 19  \nDRIVING SKILLS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ............................... 27  \nDRINKING, DRUGS, AND DRIVING............................................ 35  \nPEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ......................... 37  \nPARENT/GUARDIAN DRIVER COACHING TIPS ................................. 40  \nSUPERVISED DRIVING LOG ................................................. 45  \nNorth Dakota Driver License and Testing Locations  \nTo obtain a North Dakota operator’s license, you must visit one of the Driver License offices, or you may take your knowledge test immediately at [nd.knowtodrive.com](nd.knowtodrive.com. An)[. An](nd.knowtodrive.com. An) appointment is  \nrequired. Please visit our website to book an appointment or obtain appointment information at [dot.nd.gov](dot.nd.gov).  \nPlease note: You will receive a failed test score if you leave the testing area while your test isin progress.  \nLunch Hour Schedule: All sites closed from 12:00-1:00 p. m. except Bismarck, Minot, Grand Forks, and Fargo.  \nHoliday Schedule: Offices are closed on the following holidays:  \nNew Years Day, January 1-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the third Monday in January  \nPresidents’ Day, third Monday in February  \nGood Friday, the Friday preceding Easter Sunday Memorial Day, the last Monday in May-Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, the first Monday in September-Veteran’s Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November Christmas Eve, December 24 (offices close at noon) Christmas Day, December 25  \nIf January 1st, July 4th, November 11th, or December 25th fall on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be the holiday. If these holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the holiday.  \nReminder: Must make an appointment at a North Dakota Driver License office to obtain your permit upon successful completion of the knowledge test. 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