Minnesota DVS permit practice test 7
25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering licensing laws and penalties, turns and intersections, right of way, sharing the road, road signs and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1During the first six months of a provisional license, when may you NOT drive (with listed exceptions)?
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B: Midnight to 5 a.m.. For the first six months you may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless an exception applies. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 14.
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Question 2Where are U-turns never allowed in Minnesota?
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B: On interstate freeways. You must not make U-turns on interstate freeways. Minnesota Driver's Manual: U-turns, page 33.
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Question 3Does Minnesota's Move Over rule apply to a stalled or disabled vehicle?
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B: Yes, the same rule applies to stalled or disabled vehicles. You must follow the same rule when approaching stalled or disabled vehicles and parked service vehicles with warning lights. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing parked emergency and service vehicles, page 44.
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Question 4How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist in Minnesota?
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B: At least 3 feet. You must keep at least 3 feet between the side of your car and the bicyclist. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing a bicyclist, page 48.
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Question 5If designated disability parking spaces are full, what may a driver with a valid disability permit do?
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B: Park at an angle occupying two standard spaces. With a valid disability permit or plates, you may park at an angle and occupy two standard spaces if disability spaces are occupied. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Regulatory signs, page 59.
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Question 6What do yellow lines separate?
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B: Traffic moving in opposite directions. Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Pavement markings, page 69.
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Question 7You are stranded in your car in cold weather. What should you do?
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B: Stay with your vehicle. Stay with your vehicle; most deaths occur when people leave their vehicles and get lost. Minnesota Driver's Manual: What to do if you become stranded, page 82.
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Question 8If you must leave a car touching a power line because it is on fire, how should you get out?
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B: Jump with both feet together and shuffle your feet as you move away. Jump clear with both feet together and shuffle away, assuming all wires are electrified. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Vehicle crash with a utility pole or power box, page 86.
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Question 9A fourth DWI within how many years can be charged as a felony?
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C: 10 years. A fourth DWI within a 10-year period may be charged as a felony. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Felony DWI, page 95.
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Question 10May a 17-year-old provisional license holder talk on a hands-free phone while driving?
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B: No, except to call 911 in an emergency. Drivers under 18 with a permit or provisional license may not use a cell phone, handheld or hands-free, except to call 911. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Illegal driver behaviors in Minnesota, page 79.
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Question 11A provisional driver in the first six months may drive between midnight and 5 a.m. if accompanied by a licensed driver of at least what age?
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C: 25. One exception is being accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 14.
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Question 12In a roundabout, which way do you travel?
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B: Counterclockwise. Drive counterclockwise until you reach your exit. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Roundabouts, page 30.
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Question 13How close may you follow a firefighting vehicle on an emergency run (unless on official emergency business)?
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C: No closer than 500 feet. Only vehicles on official emergency business may follow within 500 feet of a firefighting vehicle on an emergency run. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Following firefighting vehicles, page 44.
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Question 14May you cross the center line in a no-passing zone to pass a bicyclist?
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B: Yes, when it is safe to do so. You may cross the center of the roadway to pass a bicyclist, even in a no-passing zone, when safe. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Passing a bicyclist, page 48.
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Question 15What does an 'exempt' sign below a railroad crossbuck mean?
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B: Bus and truck drivers usually required to stop may proceed without stopping, but must still look. An exempt sign means buses and trucks usually required to stop may proceed without stopping, though they must look for trains. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Warning signs, page 59.
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Question 16When may you cross the dashed double yellow lines of a reversible lane?
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B: Only if the overhead signal shows a green arrow or a sign permits. Reversible lanes are separated by dashed double yellow lines; cross only with a green arrow overhead or a permitting sign. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Reversible lanes, page 71.
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Question 17If stranded in winter, about how long should you run the engine each hour?
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B: About 10 minutes. Run the engine about 10 minutes each hour to warm the interior and charge the battery, keeping the exhaust clear. Minnesota Driver's Manual: What to do if you become stranded, page 82.
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Question 18Your windshield wipers fail in heavy snow. What should you do?
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B: Slow down, turn on hazard lights, avoid sudden braking, and pull off when safe. Slow down, activate hazard lights, don't brake suddenly if others are behind you, and pull off safely. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Windshield wiper failure or sudden opening of hood, page 86.
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Question 19About what percentage of alcohol does the body eliminate through the liver?
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D: 95 percent. The body eliminates 95 percent of alcohol through oxidation by the liver. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Things to know about alcohol, page 92.
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Question 20What is the extra fine for a second or later conviction for texting while driving?
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C: $275. Two or more violations require a $275 fine in addition to the court-specified fine. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Cell phones, page 40.
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Question 21During the first six months of a provisional license, how many passengers under 20 are allowed (no parent present, not family)?
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B: One. During the first six months you may have only one passenger under 20 unless a parent or guardian is with you. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 15.
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Question 22An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout. What should you do?
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B: Exit the roundabout immediately and then pull over. If an emergency vehicle approaches, exit the roundabout immediately and then pull over. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Roundabouts, page 30.
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Question 23When may a driver use a bicycle lane?
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B: Only to park (where permitted), enter or leave the road, or prepare for a turn, after yielding to bicyclists. Driving in bike lanes is illegal except to park where permitted, enter or leave the road, or prepare for a turn. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Bicycle lanes, page 48.
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Question 24What does this pentagon-shaped warning sign mean?
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A: A school or approved school crosswalk is ahead; watch for children. The pentagon-shaped school zone sign (yellow or fluorescent yellow-green) warns of a school or approved school crosswalk ahead; watch for children and be ready to stop. Minnesota Driver's Manual: School Zone, page 60.
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Question 25How is a center left-turn lane marked?
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B: Parallel solid and dashed yellow lines. A center left-turn lane is marked by parallel solid and dashed yellow lines, sometimes with white arrows. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Center turn lanes, page 71.
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