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Minnesota DVS permit practice test 6

25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering speed limits, turns and intersections, right of way, sharing the road, following and passing and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1Why should you slow down on gravel or dirt roads?

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    B: It takes longer to stop and it is easier to skid when turning. On gravel or dirt roads it takes longer to stop and it is easier to skid when turning. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Reduced speed, page 27.

  2. Question 2Why are J-turns used on four-lane divided highways?

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    B: To decrease deaths and injuries from broadside crashes. J-turns are used to decrease fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes. Minnesota Driver's Manual: J-turns, page 32.

  3. Question 3When are you NOT required to stop for an approaching emergency vehicle with lights and siren?

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    B: When it is separated from your lane by a physical barrier such as a median. You do not need to stop if the emergency vehicle is separated from your lane by a physical barrier like a fence, wall or median. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Yield to emergency vehicles, page 44.

  4. Question 4What should you avoid near a blind pedestrian with a white cane or guide dog?

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    B: Using your horn or revving your engine. Do not use your horn or rev your engine, as it may distract them. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Watch for pedestrians, page 47.

  5. Question 5When pulling a camper or trailer, how much following distance must you keep from other vehicles?

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    C: 500 feet. If you pull a camper or trailer, you must maintain at least 500 feet of following distance. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Campers and trailers, page 79.

  6. Question 6If you park on a highway at night, how far must your front and rear lights be visible?

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    C: 500 feet. At least one white or amber front light and one red taillight must be visible from at least 500 feet. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Highway parking, page 37.

  7. Question 7What does a 'Center Lane Left-turn Only' sign mean?

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    B: The center lane is shared and used only for left turns by traffic in either direction. You must share the center lane and use it only for left turns when traveling in either direction. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Regulatory signs, page 58.

  8. Question 8What do shorter, thicker white dashed lines mean?

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    B: The lane is ending. Shorter and thicker white dashes show that the lane is ending. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Pavement markings, page 69.

  9. Question 9Should you use cruise control on slippery roads?

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    B: No, avoid cruise control on slippery roads. Avoid using cruise control on slippery roads. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Winter driving vehicle safety, page 81.

  10. Question 10Your gas pedal sticks. What should you try?

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    B: Hook your toe under the pedal to raise it; if that fails, brake and shift to neutral. Try hooking your toe under the pedal; if that fails, apply the brakes and shift into neutral, then steer to the shoulder. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Stuck gas pedal, page 86.

  11. Question 11Having a child under what age in the vehicle makes DWI penalties more severe?

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    C: 16. Penalties are more severe if you have a child younger than 16 in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Penalties, page 94.

  12. Question 12Which phone use is illegal for all Minnesota drivers according to the manual?

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    B: Composing, reading or sending text messages or accessing the internet. You may not compose, read or send electronic messages or access the internet while driving. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Cell phones, page 40.

  13. Question 13What is the minimum age for a Minnesota provisional license?

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    B: 16. To qualify for a provisional license you must be at least 16. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 14.

  14. Question 14Is it legal to drive slower than a posted minimum speed under normal conditions?

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    B: No. It is illegal to drive slower than the posted minimum speed under normal conditions. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Speed limits, page 26.

  15. Question 15U-turns are illegal near hilltops and curves where other drivers cannot see you from how far away?

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    C: 1,000 feet. U-turns are illegal near the tops of hills and on curves where other drivers cannot see you from 1,000 feet away. Minnesota Driver's Manual: U-turns, page 33.

  16. Question 16Under Minnesota's Move Over law on a road with two lanes in your direction, what must you do for a stopped tow truck with flashing lights?

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    B: Move to the lane farthest from it if safe; otherwise slow down and pass with caution. Move to the lane farthest away if safe; if you cannot or there is one lane, slow down and pass with caution. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing parked emergency and service vehicles, page 44.

  17. Question 17Is it legal to pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian?

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    B: No, it is illegal. It is illegal to pass a vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Watch for pedestrians, page 47.

  18. Question 18About how long does it take from perceiving danger to applying the brakes?

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    B: 3/4 of a second. The time from perceiving danger to using the brakes is about 3/4 of a second. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Stopping distance, page 73.

  19. Question 19What is 'double parking'?

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    B: Parking on the traffic side of a vehicle already parked at the curb. Double parking means parking on the traffic side of a vehicle parked at a curb or the edge of a highway; it is not allowed. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Parking, page 35.

  20. Question 20What does the diamond symbol on a lane-use sign mean?

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    B: The lane is reserved for specific uses, such as vehicles with two or more passengers. The diamond symbol indicates the lane is reserved for specific uses or types of vehicles. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Regulatory signs, page 59.

  21. Question 21What does a solid white line between lanes mean?

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    B: You should not change lanes. A solid white line means you should not change lanes; double solid white lines mean you must not. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Pavement markings, page 69.

  22. Question 22Your vehicle is stuck in snow. How should you rock it free?

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    B: Keep the front wheels straight and gently drive forward then backward without spinning the tires. Keep front wheels straight and slowly drive forward and backward without spinning the tires. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Winter driving vehicle safety, page 81.

  23. Question 23Your car hits a utility pole and wires are down. What should you do?

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    B: Stay in the vehicle and call 911 unless it is on fire. Stay in your vehicle and call 911; get out only if it is on fire, jumping with both feet together and shuffling away. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Vehicle crash with a utility pole or power box, page 86.

  24. Question 24An ignition interlock device prevents a vehicle from starting at what alcohol concentration?

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    B: 0.02 or above. If the device detects 0.02 percent or above, it prevents the vehicle from starting. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Ignition Interlock Device program, page 95.

  25. Question 25Is texting while stopped in traffic legal in Minnesota?

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    B: No, it is illegal even while stopped in traffic. Texting, emailing or accessing the internet is illegal while driving, including while stopped in traffic. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Illegal driver behaviors in Minnesota, page 79.

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