Minnesota DMV Drivers Practice Permit Test

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1.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

Drive faster than surrounding traffic.

Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.

Slow down.

Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.

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2.Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.

School zones.

Upcoming railroad crossings.

Hospitals.

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3.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

Wear your seat belt.

Limit your driving to weekdays.

Stay in the right lane on multilane highways.

Limit your driving to hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

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4.Where may drivers make a U-turn?

On a freeway.

Near the top of a hill.

In the middle of a curve.

Where they will not disrupt traffic.

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5.Before turning, you should:

Use your signal.

Turn the wheel.

Increase your speed.

Change lanes.

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6.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.

Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.

Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.

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7.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

True

False

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8.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

See if you can reach your destination before the emergency vehicle catches up to you.

Continue driving but try to stay out of its way.

Pull over to the side of the road and come to a complete stop.

Stop in the middle of an intersection.

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9.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

Is a very safe driver.

Always has the right-of-way.

Should not let following cars pass.

May create a dangerous driving environment.

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10.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.

Drive to the right side of the road and stop.

Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.

Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.

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11.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:

35 mph.

25 mph.

15 mph.

10 mph.

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12.Many crashes are caused by:

Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.

Drivers yielding the right-of-way.

Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.

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13.It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

True

False

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14.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

Drive using your four-way flashers.

Drive using your parking lights.

Not turn on any vehicle lights.

Turn on your headlights.

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15.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.02 percent.

0.1 percent.

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16.You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

40 feet

20 feet

10 feet

Five feet

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17.Drivers must yield to a pedestrian:

Even if the pedestrian crosses the street carelessly.

Only when the pedestrian is in a crosswalk.

Only if the pedestrian is on the same side of the road as the driver.

If the pedestrian uses a hand signal to ask oncoming drivers to stop.

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18.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

Cars overheat more quickly at night.

Visibility is reduced in the dark.

It is more likely to be raining at night.

You are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.

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19.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.

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20.If you are driving so slowly that traffic is backing up behind you, you should:

Decrease your speed.

Pull off the right side of the road and let traffic pass.

Not let the other cars pass your vehicle.

Use your four-way flashers.

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21.A solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in to the left. That shows that:

There is an intersection just ahead.

You are approaching a construction area.

You will be required to turn left just ahead.

The road will get narrower.

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22.Bicycles on the road:

Must always yield the right-of-way to motor vehicles.

Do not follow specific rules of the road.

Are nothing to worry about.

Are considered vehicles with the same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles.

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23.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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24.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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25.A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

Read the labels on the drug before driving.

Drink alcohol instead.

Continue to drive regardless of any warning labels.

Drive only during daylight hours.

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26.Your tire blows out while you are driving. You should:

Slam on your brakes.

Hold your steering wheel tightly and slow to a stop.

Keep driving normally.

Turn on your emergency flashers and continue driving.

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27.If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Follow the directions given by the flagger.

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

Assume the flagger is not supposed to be directing traffic.

Follow the laws that would be in place if the area was not under construction.

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28.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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29.You are waiting to turn left at a multilane intersection and opposing traffic is blocking your view. You should:

Accelerate rapidly when the first lane you need to cross is clear.

Wait until you can see all the lanes you need to cross before going ahead with your turn.

Wait for an oncoming driver to wave you across the intersection.

Edge your car into each lane of opposing traffic as soon as it clears.

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30.If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.

Follow the directions given by the officer.

Honk at the officer.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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31.When driving on roads that may be slippery:

Always drive at the maximum speed limit.

Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed.

Reduce your following distance.

Do not make any sudden changes in speed or direction.

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32.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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33.Pennant-shaped signs indicate:

School zones.

No passing zones.

Speed limits.

Railroad crossings.

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34.If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should:

Blow your horn, steer right, and accelerate.

Blow your horn, steer left, and brake.

Blow your horn, steer right, and brake.

Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake.

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35.This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.

One-way.

Cattle crossing.

Two-way left turn.

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36.Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.

Decreasing your chances of an accident.

Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.

Making you more aware of others around you.

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37.If you want to get off the freeway but you have missed your exit, you should:

Go to the next exit.

Make a U-turn through the median.

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit.

Flag down a police officer for an escort back to your exit.

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38.A pedestrian starts to cross in front of your vehicle. You should:

Flash your lights.

Slow down.

Speed up and pass in front of the pedestrian.

Stop and let the pedestrian cross.

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39.When approaching a stop sign that is not marked by a crosswalk, drivers should stop their vehicles before entering the intersection.

True

False

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40.Only vehicles displaying special plates or parking placards for persons with disabilities may park in spaces reserved for them by an official sign.

True

False

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41.When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:

Cross the tracks immediately and as quickly as possible.

Always stop before crossing the tracks.

Prepare to yield to any train at the crossing.

Speed up to beat any oncoming train.

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42.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

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43.What do lane use control signals with a green arrow indicate?

The signal is about to change to a red X.

Drivers should not drive in this lane.

Drivers may use this lane only to make a left turn.

Drivers may drive normally in this lane.

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44.To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

Ignore other drivers on the road.

Drive only on side streets and back roads.

Avoid driving during rush hour.

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45.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.

A serious traffic safety problem.

Safe if you have only had a few drinks.

Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

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1.You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:

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2.Round signs indicate:

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3.The most effective thing you can do to reduce your risk of being injured or killed in a traffic crash is to:

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4.Where may drivers make a U-turn?

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5.Before turning, you should:

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6.On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:

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7.Because driving involves some risk, it is wise to continually improve your driving and observation skills.

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8.What should you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching while displaying flashing red or blue lights?

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9.A person who drives much slower than the speed limit:

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10.You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:

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11.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an alley is:

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12.Many crashes are caused by:

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13.It is unlawful for a car to try to share a lane with a motorcycle.

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14.At dusk or on overcast days, you should:

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15.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

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16.You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

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18.Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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