Minnesota DMV Drivers Practice Permit Test

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1.A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

Is loose.

Is buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.

Is hidden beneath the seat.

Keeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.

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2.If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

No special action is required.

The driver should honk their horn.

The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.

The driver should be very cautious.

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3.Driving at night requires increased caution because:

Traffic moves faster at night.

There is a larger volume of traffic at night.

Drivers cannot see as well at night.

Accidents occur more frequently at night.

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4.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

Never pass them.

Avoid driving alongside them and avoid tailgating.

Flash your lights at them.

Sound your horn.

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5.If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the crossing guard.

Copy what surrounding traffic is doing, despite the crossing guard's instructions.

Assume the guard is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow rules that would be in place if no children were present.

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6.You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Should be on their high beam setting.

Should be on their low beam setting.

Should be off. Use your parking lights.

May be on either their high or low beam setting.

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7.Increase your following distance when:

Driving behind a large vehicle that blocks your vision.

Exiting an expressway.

Following a motorcycle.

All of the above.

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8.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should slow to a stop, if it is safe to do so.

May drive straight through the intersection.

May turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection.

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9.Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

Railroad crossing ahead.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

Passing is not permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from either direction.

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10.Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

A solid red light.

A flashing yellow light.

A solid green light.

A flashing red light.

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11.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Not cross the centerline.

Flash your lights at oncoming traffic.

Use the shoulder.

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

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12.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

Quickly cut across traffic to make your turn.

Make a U-turn to go back to the exit.

Continue driving and use the next exit.

Put your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit

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13.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.

Keep driving in your lane.

Pull to the right curb and stop.

Stop exactly where you are.

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14.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

Add extra weight to their vehicles to improve traction.

Get off the highways as quickly as possible.

Engage the four-wheel drive on their vehicles.

Reduce their speed and increase their following distance.

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15.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.

Safe locations to park a car.

Dangerous.

All of the above

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16.This road sign means:

School crossing.

Pedestrian crossing.

Jogging trail.

Busy sidewalk.

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17.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

You may use this lane.

No traffic is allowed in this lane.

You have the right-of-way.

You must merge into this lane.

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18.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

Combination solid and broken yellow

Single broken yellow

Double solid yellow

Single broken white

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19.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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20.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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21.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

Just before changing lanes.

At any time.

Early enough for others to know your plans.

After changing lanes.

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22.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

Turn left.

Turn right.

Come to a stop.

Go straight ahead.

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23.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You see a police car.

Entering a highway where there are other cars.

You are on a four-lane road.

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24.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

Should merge into a lane in the direction of the arrow.

Should come to a complete stop.

May turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

Have the right-of-way and may expect oncoming traffic to stop for them.

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25.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

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26.You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Deciding before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

Simply saying, "No thanks, I'm driving," if someone offers you a drink.

Calling a taxi.

Doing any of the above.

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27.An octagonal sign is always a:

Speed limit sign.

Stop sign.

Hospital sign.

Railroad warning sign.

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28.On a freeway, you realize you missed your turn or exit. You should:

Make the turn quickly from your lane of travel.

Stop and back up.

Continue driving until you reach the next turn, exit, or other location where you can safely turn around.

Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn.

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29.This sign is a:

Service sign.

Regulatory sign.

Warning sign.

Stop sign.

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30.To enter a freeway:

Signal, yield to existing traffic, and enter at the same speed that traffic is moving.

Signal and enter the freeway. Freeway traffic must yield.

Drive slowly so you can check traffic.

Always come to a complete stop first.

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31.Your vehicle's stopping distance increases when stopping:

On a wet or icy road.

On paved highways.

When driving at night.

All of the above.

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32.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.

He or she is a police officer.

He or she is blind.

He or she has poor balance.

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33.Two solid white lines painted across a traffic lane show the boundaries of a crosswalk. As a driver, you should know that:

Motor vehicles have the right-of-way over pedestrians in crosswalks.

When pedestrians are in crosswalks, they should be given the right-of-way.

No one has the right-of-way in a crosswalk.

Pedestrians are responsible to stay out of the way of all traffic.

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34.To prevent hydroplaning, you should:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.

Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.

Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.

All of the above.

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35.When may you proceed through an intersection that has a stop sign but no stop line or crosswalk?

After slowing down to verify that there is no cross traffic

After coming to a complete stop and verifying that it is safe to proceed

After you have stopped at least 20 feet prior to the intersection

After slowing down to a speed of 10 mph

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36.At a light rail intersection, always:

Look both ways before crossing tracks.

Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.

Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.

All of these.

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37.You are involved in an accident and another person is injured. You should:

Moved the injured away from the scene immediately.

Always leave the injured where they are.

Not move the injured unnecessarily. Keep the injured warm and administer first aid.

Stay away from the injured.

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38.This sign means that:

A community service group is picking up trash along the highway ahead.

Workers are on or very close to the road in the work zone ahead.

Children are at play ahead.

There is a pedestrian crosswalk ahead.

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39.When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:

You have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains.

You may pass slower drivers while crossing the track.

You need to make sure there is space for your vehicle to get all the way across the tracks without stopping.

All of the above.

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40.When approaching a work zone with a “45 mph where workers present” sign, drivers should:

Slow down immediately.

Drive at a safe speed for conditions, watch for construction workers, and slow down to 45 mph or lower where workers are present.

Merge to the right lane.

All of the above.

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41.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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42.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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43.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:

Passing on the left is permitted from either direction.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the broken line.

Passing is permitted from the lane next to the solid line.

Passing is not allowed from either direction.

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44.From the center lane, which maneuver(s) can you perform?

You may make left turns.

You may make U-turns.

You may pass slow-moving traffic.

All of the above.

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45.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

Correct! Wrong!

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Car Test 18

1.A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

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2.If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:

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3.Driving at night requires increased caution because:

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4.To avoid being in a truck or bus driver’s blind spot, you should:

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5.If a crossing guard is directing traffic in a school zone, you must:

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6.You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

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7.Increase your following distance when:

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8.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a steady green arrow, drivers:

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9.Double solid yellow lines painted down the middle of the road mean:

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10.Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:

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11.To pass a slower-moving vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

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12.If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

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13.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

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14.When driving under icy or snowy conditions, which driving technique will help drivers avoid crashes?

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15.Railroad crossings should always be considered:

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16.This road sign means:

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17.This green arrow on a lane use control signal means:

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18.Drivers may not pass from either side of a ____ centerline.

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19.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

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20.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

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21.Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:

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22.The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:

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23.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

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24.When approaching a traffic signal displaying a flashing yellow arrow, drivers:

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25.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

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26.You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

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