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Minnesota DVS permit practice test 8

25 questions written from the Minnesota Driver's Manual, covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

25 questions
  1. Question 1How often should you stop on a long drive to stay alert?

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    B: At least every 100 miles or two hours. Stop at least once every 100 miles or every two hours. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Maintaining alertness and concentration, page 82.

  2. Question 2If you must stop on a freeway in an emergency, where should flares or reflectors be placed?

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    B: 100 to 500 feet behind the vehicle on the right edge of the road. Place flares or reflectors from 100 to 500 feet behind your vehicle on the right edge of the main road. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Stopping, parking and backing up, page 77.

  3. Question 3What is the only way to reduce your alcohol concentration?

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    C: Wait. The only way to reduce alcohol concentration is to wait; coffee, exercise and cold showers don't help. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Things to know about alcohol, page 92.

  4. Question 4Is it legal to wear headphones in both ears while driving in Minnesota?

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    B: No. It is illegal to wear headphones or earphones in both ears at once to listen to a radio or other device. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Illegal driver behaviors in Minnesota, page 79.

  5. Question 5During the second six months of a provisional license, how many passengers under 20 are allowed without a parent?

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    C: Three. During the second six months you may have no more than three passengers under 20 unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 15.

  6. Question 6Which of these is NOT allowed within a roundabout?

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    B: Stopping, passing or changing lanes. Do not stop, pass or change lanes within the roundabout. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Roundabouts, page 30.

  7. Question 7How does a bicyclist signal a right turn according to the Minnesota manual?

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    B: Left arm out and bent upward, or right arm straight out. Cyclists signal right by holding the left arm out bent upward, or by holding the right arm straight out. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Bicycle laws, page 48.

  8. Question 8Where is the No Passing Zone pennant sign placed?

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    B: Left side of a two-way highway at the beginning of the zone. This sign is on the left side of a two-way highway and warns of the beginning of a no-passing zone. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Warning signs, page 60.

  9. Question 9Carpool lanes are restricted to vehicles with at least how many occupants?

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    B: Two. Carpool lanes are restricted to vehicles with two or more occupants and are marked by a diamond. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Carpool lanes, page 71.

  10. Question 10How deep must water be to reach the bottom of most passenger cars and cause loss of control?

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    B: 6 inches. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most cars; 2 feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Flooded roadways, page 85.

  11. Question 11Is running out of fuel considered an emergency that allows stopping on an interstate?

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    B: No, and you could receive a citation. Running out of fuel is not considered an emergency; you could be cited for stopping. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Stopping, parking and backing up, page 77.

  12. Question 12What does '80 proof' whiskey mean?

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    B: 40 percent alcohol. Proof is twice the percentage of alcohol, so 80-proof whiskey is 40 percent alcohol. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Things to know about alcohol, page 92.

  13. Question 13How many people may legally ride in the front seat in Minnesota?

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    B: No more than three. It is illegal to drive a vehicle occupied by more than three people in the front seat. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Obstructed view, page 79.

  14. Question 14Do the provisional passenger limits apply to immediate family members under 20?

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    B: No; immediate family members under 20 may ride in both periods. Immediate family members under 20 may be passengers during both time periods. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Your provisional license, page 15.

  15. Question 15What is the maximum speed capacity of a 'motorized bicycle' (moped) in Minnesota?

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    C: 30 mph. A motorized bicycle is defined by its speed capacity of 30 mph or less. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Motorized bicycles, page 49.

  16. Question 16Vehicles traveling at what speed or less must display the slow-moving vehicle emblem?

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    C: 30 mph. The emblem must be displayed on vehicles that travel at 30 mph or less, such as farm implements. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Warning signs, page 61.

  17. Question 17How does a traffic officer usually signal you to stop?

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    B: Holding up one hand palm toward you with a long whistle blast. Officers signal stop with a raised palm and a long whistle blast; short blasts with a hand motion mean go. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Traffic officers, page 71.

  18. Question 18How much moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs?

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    C: 2 feet. Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs and pickups. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Flooded roadways, page 85.

  19. Question 19In a crash with only property damage, what should you do?

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    B: Move to a safe location away from traffic before stepping out, then exchange information. If only property damage, move to a safe location; don't step out until you're away from traffic, then exchange information. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Crashes, page 78.

  20. Question 20Which contains about the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce beer?

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    B: A 5-ounce glass of wine. A 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, a typical mixed drink and a 9-ounce wine cooler usually contain about the same alcohol. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Things to know about alcohol, page 92.

  21. Question 21A load extends 4 feet or more from the rear of your vehicle. What must you attach during the day?

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    B: A red, yellow or orange flag at least 16 inches square. A red, yellow or orange flag at least 16 inches square is required; at night, a red light visible 500 feet. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Carrying a projecting load, page 79.

  22. Question 22How long must you hold a provisional license, with a clean record, before getting an under-21 Class D license if you are not yet 18?

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    C: 12 consecutive months. You must be 18 or have held the provisional license 12 consecutive months without alcohol, drug or crash-related violations. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Getting your under 21 Class D driver's license, page 16.

  23. Question 23What is lane splitting by motorcycles in Minnesota?

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    B: Legal when traffic is moving, at no more than 25 mph and no more than 15 mph faster than traffic. Lane splitting is allowed in moving traffic at no more than 25 mph and no more than 15 mph over the speed of traffic. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Sharing the road with motorcyclists, page 50.

  24. Question 24Animal-drawn vehicles must show a light visible within how many feet from sunset to sunrise?

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    C: 500 feet. Animal-drawn vehicles must have a light or lamp visible within 500 feet from sunset to sunrise or in reduced visibility. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Warning signs, page 61.

  25. Question 25What pavement markings appear before most railroad crossings?

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    B: A stop line, an X and the letters RR. Pavement markings include a stop line, an X and the letters RR in front of the crossing. Minnesota Driver's Manual: Warning signs, page 59.

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