Minnesota DVS permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering turns and intersections, right of way, sharing the road, following and passing, parking and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1If there are two or more marked turning lanes, what must you do during the turn?
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B: Stay in your lane during the turn. With multiple turn lanes, stay in your lane throughout the turn. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Multiple turn lanes, page 30.
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Question 2You are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren. What should you do?
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B: Proceed through the intersection, then pull over and stop. If you are in an intersection, proceed through it before stopping. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Yield to emergency vehicles, page 44.
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Question 3A student safety patrol is helping children cross. What must you do?
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B: Come to a complete stop. You must come to a complete stop for a student safety patrol helping schoolmates cross. Minnesota Driver's Manual: School safety patrol, page 43.
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Question 4When road conditions are poor, how much following time does the manual recommend?
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C: Four or five seconds. When road conditions are poor or your vehicle is longer than standard, increase to a four- or five-second count. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Three-Second Rule, page 73.
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Question 5Parking facing uphill with no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
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B: Toward the shoulder of the road. Uphill with no curb, turn the wheels toward the shoulder; uphill with a curb, turn them away from the curb. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Parking on a hill, page 36.
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Question 6What does this sign prohibit?
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B: U-turns. A red circle with a slash over a U-shaped arrow means No U-Turn. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Regulatory signs, page 57.
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Question 7At a freeway ramp meter, how many cars may proceed on each green light?
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A: One. Only one car may proceed each time the ramp meter light is green. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Freeway ramp meters, page 68.
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Question 8At what speed can a standard car begin to hydroplane in heavy rain?
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B: 35 mph. In heavy rain, standard cars may begin to hydroplane at 35 mph. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Hydroplaning, page 83.
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Question 9You see smoke coming from under the hood. What should you do?
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B: Pull off, turn off the ignition and get out immediately. Pull off, turn off the ignition and exit immediately; do not use water, which can spread the blaze. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Fire, page 85.
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Question 10What is the license reinstatement fee after an alcohol-related revocation?
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C: $680. Alcohol-related revocation penalties include a $680 reinstatement fee. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Penalties, page 94.
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Question 11How far should you try to keep from the steering wheel because of the airbag?
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B: At least 10 inches. Try to keep at least 10 inches between yourself and the steering wheel. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Airbag safety suggestions, page 39.
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Question 12If a teen's parent does NOT take the parent class, how many supervised driving hours must the log show?
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C: 50 hours, 15 at night. Without the parent class, the log must show at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including 15 nighttime hours. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 14.
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Question 13What is the fine for speeding in a Minnesota work zone, in addition to the regular speeding ticket?
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C: $300. Fines for speeding in work zones are $300 in addition to the regular speeding ticket. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Highway work zones, page 54.
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Question 14How do you cross or turn left from a side street at a J-turn intersection?
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B: Stop, turn right onto the highway, use the left-turn lane to make a U-turn at the median opening. At a J-turn you always turn right, then move into the designated left-turn lane and make a U-turn at the median opening. Minnesota Driver's Manual: J-turns, page 32.
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Question 15On a one-way road, which way do you pull over for an emergency vehicle?
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B: To the nearest side. On a one-way road, pull to the nearest side and stop. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Yield to emergency vehicles, page 44.
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Question 16A pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk. What must you do?
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B: Stop and wait until they have passed your lane. If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, stop and wait until they have passed your lane. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Watch for pedestrians, page 47.
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Question 17A vehicle behind you is following too closely. What should you do?
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B: Slow down slightly and allow it to pass. If the vehicle behind is too close, slow down slightly and allow it to pass. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Three-Second Rule, page 73.
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Question 18When beginning to parallel park, how far from the car ahead should you stop?
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B: About one and a half feet. Stop even with the car ahead and about one and a half feet away from it. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Parallel parking, page 36.
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Question 19What does a minimum speed sign on an interstate mean?
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B: Do not drive slower than this unless bad weather or poor road conditions make it necessary. Do not drive slower than the minimum posted limit unless bad weather or poor conditions require it. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Regulatory signs, page 57.
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Question 20A pedestrian sees a flashing 'Don't Walk' signal while already in the crosswalk. What should they do?
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B: Continue to the other side at a normal pace. Pedestrians already in the intersection may continue to the other side at a normal pace. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Pedestrian signals, page 67.
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Question 21Your tires begin to hydroplane. What should you do?
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B: Take your foot off the gas pedal. If your tires begin to hydroplane, take your foot off the gas pedal. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Hydroplaning, page 83.
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Question 22Your engine is overheating. Besides turning off the air conditioning, what may help?
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A: Turning on the heater. Turning on the heater can help draw hot air away from the engine. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Overheating, page 85.
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Question 23At what alcohol concentration do DWI penalties become more severe?
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B: 0.16 or above. Penalties are more severe at 0.16 percent or above, with prior DWIs, a child under 16 in the vehicle, or if under 21. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Penalties, page 94.
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Question 24Which steering wheel hand position does the Minnesota manual say to avoid?
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C: 10 and 2. Keep hands at 8 and 4 or 9 and 3; avoid the 10 and 2 o'clock position. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Airbag safety suggestions, page 39.
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Question 25If a parent completes the approved parent class, how many supervised hours must the teen's log show?
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B: 40 hours, including 15 at night. With the parent class, the log must show at least 40 hours, including 15 nighttime hours. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 14.
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