Practice test 1 of 10 — Minnesota permit test

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1. Question 1: B. Another road crosses yours

   The cross symbol warns of a crossroad ahead. Watch for traffic coming from both sides.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

2. Question 2: C. 30 mph

   The emblem "must be displayed on all vehicles that travel at speeds of 30 mph or less," such as farm implements.

   Handbook: Chapter 5: Signs, signals and pavement markings — Warning signs

3. Question 3: C. Yield

   The downward-pointing triangle is used only for the yield sign.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

4. Question 4: C. A hospital is nearby

   A blue sign with a white "H" points the way to a nearby hospital.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

5. Question 5: B. A school zone or school crossing

   The five-sided, house-shaped sign is used for a school zone or a school crossing.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

6. Question 6: B. Generally no, since it blocks cyclists

   Generally you may not park in a bike lane, since it forces cyclists into traffic.

   Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

7. Question 7: C. Under 13

   "Children under 13 must ride in the back if it is available."

   Handbook: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation — Infant and child safety seat laws

8. Question 8: C. When the lane is too narrow to share safely

   Cyclists may use the middle of a lane when it is too narrow for a car and bike to share it safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

9. Question 9: D. Move over a lane, or slow down

   Every state has a move over law. Move over a lane if you can, or slow down if you cannot.

   Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Emergency and work vehicles

10. Question 10: D. 6 inches

    "6 inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling."

    Handbook: Chapter 6: Driving conditions — Flooded roadways

11. Question 11: A. At least 3 feet

    "You must keep at least 3 feet between the side of your car and the bicyclist."

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Sharing the road — Sharing the road with bicyclists

12. Question 12: A. Fuel is available at or near the next exit

    Blue signs show services for drivers. A gas pump symbol means fuel is available near the next exit.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Guide and service signs

13. Question 13: B. No closer than 50 feet

    Parking is not allowed "Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing."

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation — Parking

14. Question 14: A. Yield and let them cross

    Even when a pedestrian is crossing against the signal, you must yield to avoid hitting them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

15. Question 15: B. From the far left lane into the far left lane

    Turning left from one one-way street onto another, start in the far left lane and end in the far left lane.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns

16. Question 16: B. Toward the right edge of your lane

    Look toward the right edge of your lane to keep your path in view until the car passes.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

17. Question 17: C. The person crossing

    A green light does not let you turn through a crosswalk in use. The person crossing has the right-of-way, so wait for them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

18. Question 18: C. Fire trucks must leave fast

    Fire trucks need to leave the station fast, so never block its driveway.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

19. Question 19: B. People crossing and cross traffic on green

    When turning right on red, yield to people in the crosswalk and to cross traffic that has a green light.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

20. Question 20: D. Stop

    Only the stop sign has eight sides, so you can know it by shape alone.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

21. Question 21: D. Level with the back of your head

    Set the head restraint level with the back of your head to protect your neck in a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle equipment

22. Question 22: A. It slows how fast your eyes recover from glare

    Alcohol slows how fast your eyes recover from headlight glare, which makes night driving harder.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

23. Question 23: C. Set the parking brake

    Always set the parking brake on a hill so the car will not roll away.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parking on hills

24. Question 24: D. Go on through the intersection with care

    Stop for a yellow light if you safely can. If you are too close to stop safely, go on through the intersection with care.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

25. Question 25: D. All other traffic and pedestrians

    A driver making a U-turn must yield to all other traffic and to pedestrians.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

26. Question 26: D. Move to the lane farthest from it, if safe

    The Move Over rule also covers stopped service vehicles such as "postal vehicles" with warning lights: move to the lane farthest away, or slow down if you cannot.

    Handbook: Chapter 4: Sharing the road — Passing parked emergency and service vehicles

27. Question 27: C. 100 feet

    "Activate your signal at least 100 feet before turning," and keep signaling until the turn is complete.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation — Signaling

28. Question 28: A. When you can see its headlights in your mirror

    Move back when you can see the car's headlights in your mirror, so you do not cut it off.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

29. Question 29: A. At dusk, at night, and in bad weather

    Cyclists are small and easy to miss at dusk, at night and in bad weather, so look harder for them then.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles

30. Question 30: C. Jump with both feet together and shuffle away

    Stay inside unless it is on fire; if you must get out, "jump from the vehicle with both feet together and shuffle your feet."

    Handbook: Chapter 6: Driving conditions — Vehicle crash with a utility pole or power box

31. Question 31: C. Follow the signs around a closed road

    A detour sign leads you around a closed road. Follow the detour signs to get back on your route.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Work zone signs

32. Question 32: A. To speed up to match highway traffic

    Use the acceleration lane to get up to the speed of highway traffic so you can merge smoothly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Highway driving

33. Question 33: D. Your tires cannot push water away fast enough

    At higher speed, tires cannot clear the water fast enough and can ride up on a thin layer of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

34. Question 34: B. Let the cyclist go first

    Cyclists follow the same right-of-way rules as cars, so the rider on your right goes first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

35. Question 35: B. You may not be able to stop in time

    Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

36. Question 36: B. Slow down and leave more space

    Wet roads give your tires less grip, so slow down and leave more space ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

37. Question 37: B. Being tired or distracted

    Being tired or distracted slows how fast you notice and react, which adds to your stopping distance.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Stopping distance

38. Question 38: B. Close to and lined up with the curb

    A parallel-parked car should sit close to the curb and lined up with it, not sticking out into traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking

39. Question 39: B. Two years

    Your permit "is valid for two years of practice driving with a licensed supervising driver."

    Handbook: Chapter 1: Your license to drive — Your instruction permit

40. Question 40: B. 4 to 9 years old

    "A child from 4 to 9 years old must use a booster seat and be secured with a safety belt if they are too tall or too heavy for the car seat."

    Handbook: Chapter 3: Traffic laws and vehicle operation — Infant and child safety seat laws