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Minnesota DVS permit practice test 10

25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties, sharing the road, road signs. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1When stopped by police after dark, what should you do?

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    B: Turn on your interior light and keep your hands on the wheel. If stopped after dark, turn on the interior light, stay in the vehicle and keep your hands on the steering wheel. Minnesota Driver's Manual: What to do and expect when stopped by law enforcement, page 45.

  2. Question 2After failing two consecutive written tests, what is charged for the third and later tests?

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    C: $10. A $10 fee is charged for the third and any later written tests after two consecutive failures. Minnesota Driver's Manual: The written test, page 10.

  3. Question 3On what streets may a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) be driven?

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    B: Only streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Anyone with a Class D license may drive an NEV, but only on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), page 51.

  4. Question 4What does the Added Lane sign tell you?

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    B: An additional lane begins; new traffic does not have to merge. The roadway gains an additional lane, so entering traffic does not have to merge. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Added Lane, page 63.

  5. Question 5What is the minimum legal tire tread depth in Minnesota?

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    B: 1/16 inch. A tire is illegal if the tread is less than one-sixteenth inch deep. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Tires, page 24.

  6. Question 6After failing the road test twice, what fee applies to each later road test?

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    B: $20. If you fail the road test two times, a $20 retest fee is charged for each later test. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Vehicle control skills and driving performance, page 12.

  7. Question 7How much longer does it take to pass a commercial vehicle than a car on a level highway?

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    C: Three to five seconds longer. It takes three to five seconds longer to pass a commercial vehicle than a car. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing a commercial vehicle, page 51.

  8. Question 8What does the Steep Hill sign advise?

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    B: Make sure your brakes are in working order before you proceed. The road declines steeply; make sure your brakes are working before you proceed. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Steep Hill, page 63.

  9. Question 9Where should you find your vehicle's recommended tire pressure?

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    B: On a sticker inside the driver's door or in the owner's manual. Use the PSI on the driver's door sticker or owner's manual, not the PSI on the tire sidewall. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Tires, page 24.

  10. Question 10What is required after failing the Minnesota road test four times?

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    B: At least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor. After four failures, you must complete at least six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction before testing again. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Vehicle control skills and driving performance, page 12.

  11. Question 11An average car at 55 mph can stop in 130-140 feet. How far may a fully loaded tractor-trailer need?

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    C: More than 400 feet. A fully loaded tractor-trailer may need more than 400 feet to stop completely. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Following a commercial vehicle, page 52.

  12. Question 12You see this orange sign. What should you do?

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    B: Slow down and watch for road work hazards. Orange signs with black letters mark construction and work zones. Slow down and watch for restricted lanes, detours and workers. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Construction signs, page 64.

  13. Question 13Window tint on side or rear windows that transmits less than what percent of light is restricted?

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    C: 50 percent. Tint transmitting less than 50 percent or reflecting more than 20 percent is allowed only on certain vehicles' rear/side windows. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Windshield and windows, page 24.

  14. Question 14How many days after becoming a Minnesota resident do you have to get a Minnesota license (non-commercial)?

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    B: 60 days. New residents have 60 days (30 for commercial drivers) to get a Minnesota license or permit. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Getting your license to drive, page 6.

  15. Question 15Truck drivers may not see up to how far behind the trailer?

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    D: 200 feet. Some truck drivers may not be able to see up to 20 feet in front of the cab and up to 200 feet to the rear. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Commercial vehicle "no zones", page 52.

  16. Question 16What does a Y-Intersection Ahead warning sign mean?

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    B: The road ahead splits in two directions; be ready to turn one way or the other. The road ahead splits into two directions; be prepared for crossing traffic and to turn one way or the other. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Intersection warning signs, page 61.

  17. Question 17Which vehicles may use blue lights in Minnesota?

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    B: Snowplows, road maintenance equipment and authorized emergency vehicles. Only snowplows, road maintenance equipment and authorized emergency vehicles may use blue lights. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Prohibited lights, page 23.

  18. Question 18A Minnesota driver's license expired more than one year but less than five years. What must you do?

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    B: Pass a written test and a vision test before applying. If your license has been expired more than one year but less than five years, you must pass the written and vision tests. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Getting your license to drive, page 6.

  19. Question 19When stopped behind a commercial vehicle on an upgrade, where should you position your car?

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    B: Leave room for roll-back and stay on the left side of your lane so the driver can see you. Allow space for the truck to roll back and position your vehicle on the left side of your lane so the driver can see you. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Following a commercial vehicle, page 52.

  20. Question 20Blue signs direct you to:

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    B: Services such as gas, food, motels, hospitals and rest areas. Blue signs direct you to motorist services. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Motorist services signs, page 65.

  21. Question 21How many separate brake systems must cars and trucks have?

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    B: At least two. All cars and trucks must have at least two separate brake systems, such as the foot brake and parking brake. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Brakes, page 22.

  22. Question 22A driver 21 or older moves to Minnesota with a valid out-of-state license. What is usually required?

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    B: A vision test and an application. Drivers 21+ with a valid, unexpired license from another state can get a Minnesota license by passing a vision test and applying. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Getting your license to drive, page 6.

  23. Question 23Why should you not pass a commercial vehicle on the right when it may turn right?

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    B: Trucks often swing wide and leave space on the right before turning. Many trucks make wide right turns and leave an open space on the right; don't pass on the right if it might turn. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Commercial vehicles and wide turns, page 52.

  24. Question 24Before backing out of a driveway onto a public road, what should you do?

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    B: Walk around the vehicle, look all around, keep looking out the rear window, and back slowly into the nearest lane. Walk around, look front, sides and rear, keep looking out the rear window and back slowly into the nearest lane. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Backing up, page 35.

  25. Question 25A new resident moves from a country other than the U.S. or Canada. What must they pass?

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    B: Written, vision and road tests. Drivers from countries other than the U.S. or Canada must pass written, vision and road tests. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Getting your license to drive, page 6.

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