Minnesota DMV Driving Test

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1. Which of these is a legal u-turn? Over two sets of double yellow lines in the roadway. 150 feet away from a hill or curve. On a highway where there is a paved opening for a turn. 100 feet away from a hill or a curve.

2. To turn right onto a two-way street from a two-way street, start in the right lane and end in: The left lane. The lane closest to the curb. Any lane that is available. All of the above.

3. Which color on signs generally is associated with instructions that prohibit and command? The color red. The color brown. The color white The color yellow.

4. What does a green arrow indicate on a traffic-control signal? There is no such signal. Yield to oncoming traffic before turning in the direction of the arrow. You may not turn in the direction of the arrow. You may safely turn in the direction of the arrow if no other car is running a red light in the other direction.

5. At what speeds do tires tend to automatically wipe water off the road and keep the tires in direct contact with the road? 35 mph or less. 45 mph or less. None of the listed answers At any speed. 55 mph or less.

6. Allowing a passenger to drink or have an open container of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle is ____. Legal, and perfectly acceptable. None of the listed answers. Unlawful, without exception Legal, but frowned upon by law enforcement.

7. Driving slower than other traffic tends to: Make an accident more likely to happen. Make an accident less likely to happen. Not change the chances of having an accident. Is a defensive driving technique.

8. On the freeway, you must stay how many feet back from the firefighting vehicle? At least 150 ft. At least 25 ft. At least 500 ft. You may in fact pass or approach a firefighting vehicle as you like. At least 75 ft.

9. If there is a solid double yellow line in the center of the roadway, you: May turn left into a private driveway. Are on a one-way street. Are in a center left turn lane. May cross it to overtake slow moving vehicles.

10. What depth of water on the road is sufficient to reach the bottom of most passenger cars? 12 inches. All of the listed answers. 6 inches. 18 inches.

11. A driver does not need to allow as much distance when following a motorcycle as when following a car. False. True.

12. If an oncoming driver is heading toward you in your lane, you should: Steer right, blow your horn, and accelerate. Stay in the center of your lane, blow your horn, and brake. Steer left, blow your horn, and brake. Steer right, blow your horn, and brake.

13. The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as: Implied consent (ic). Blood alcohol concentration (bac). Rate of alcohol consumption (rac).

14. A solid white line between lanes of traffic means You should reduce your speed. You are allowed to make a u-turn. You should stay in your lane You may cross it to change lanes if it is safe to do so.

15. The penalty for passing a school bus with its stop arm extended is: A minor felony. Automatic suspension of license. A petty misdemeanor Community service.

16. If you run off the pavement, what should you do? Slowly decelerate by releasing the gas pedal, turn back onto the pavement, and increase speed again. Get back onto the pavement and off the shoulder as quickly as possible. Accelerate back onto the pavement None of the answers listed. Come to a complete stop.

17. Yield also means stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic False. True.

18. Which of the following are required to qualify for a provisional license? All listed answers are required. Be at least 16 years old. Passing successfully the road test Completing a classroom and behind-the-wheel driver education classes. Holding of permit for six months with no moving violations.

19. Drivers may pass on a two-lane roadway marked with a single solid yellow line on their side of the center line. False. True.

20. Which of the following is legal behavior while driving according to minnesota law? Using a cell phone hands-free, over 18. Using a cell phone in hand, over 18. All listed items are correct Using a cell phone hands-free, under 18. Wearing headphones.

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To operate a motorcycle in Minnesota, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license. Licenses are issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS). You can apply for a motorcycle instruction permit or endorsement if you hold a valid Minnesota driver's license. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. If you are a new driver under the age of 18, you must also complete a state approved motorcycle rider training course. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle endorsement skills test, and pay the fees. Applicants who are over 18 also have the option of completing the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) Basic Rider Course (BRC), which will waive the knowledge and driving tests.

The tests are taken at your local Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) station. The motorcycle knowledge exam contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 20 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle endorsement skills exam includes four different riding exercises that assess your ability to control your vehicle. It also measures your hazard response skills. If you fail a test, you must complete an assigned practice time prior to scheduling a new exam.