Minnesota Car Driving Permit Test-17 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

The effect that lack of sleep has on your safe driving ability is the same as:

The effect that alcohol has.
The effect that amphetamines have.
The effect that anger has.
The effect that driving with teenagers has.

Explanation

Q.2.

Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from an alley or parking area.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.3.

When turning or changing lanes, you must:

Always signal your intentions, even when no visible traffic is present.
Signal only if there is visible traffic.
Signal only when driving at night.
Signal only when driving in heavy traffic at night.

Explanation

Q.4.

This road sign means:

Road construction ahead.
The road ahead curves left, then right.
The road ahead curves right, then left.
Steep grade ahead.

Explanation

Q.5.

What do speed limit signs indicate?

Potential driving speeds for the area
The maximum or minimum speed that is legally allowed to be driven
The speed drivers should drive in heavy traffic
The speed drivers should drive under poor conditions

Explanation

Q.6.

Stop lines are solid white lines painted across traffic lanes:

In curves and on hills.
Next to churches and schools.
At intersections and pedestrian crosswalks.
On freeway on-ramps.

Explanation

Q.7.

On the freeway, you see a "Merging traffic“ sign. You should:

Honk at incoming traffic.
Always remain at your present speed.
Speed up to avoid congesting traffic.
Move to another lane, if safe, to let traffic enter.

Explanation

Q.8.

Always signal when:

Changing lanes.
Pulling into or out of a parking space.
Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.9.

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

True
False

Explanation

Q.10.

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.

Explanation

Q.11.

When is it permissible to text while driving?

At any time when the driver is under age 18.
At any time when the driver is age 18 or older.
If the driver can send the text without looking at their phone.
Only in emergencies.

Explanation

Q.12.

When may you drive above the posted speed limit?

Never.
When legally passing another vehicle on a highway with a speed limit of 55 mph or above.
When there is no police officer present.
When you are in a hurry.

Explanation

Q.13.

As a pedestrian, you should:

Always insist on the right-of-way over a vehicle when using a crosswalk.
Never enter a street or crosswalk when vehicles are approaching.
Enter a crosswalk at any time because it is the vehicle driver’s responsibility to stop.
Use crosswalks only if they are convenient.

Explanation

Q.14.

What happens if you drink alcohol while taking prescription or over-the-counter medicine?

The medicine reduces the effect of the alcohol.
The alcohol will help the medicine cure a cold.
The combination could multiply the effects of the alcohol or medicine.
There is no effect because they are different substances.

Explanation

Q.15.

Pedestrians in crosswalks and at intersections always have the right-of-way.

True
False

Explanation

Q.16.

“Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Staring at the roadway for long periods of time.
Frequent rest stops.
Too much sleep the night before your trip.
Short trips on expressways.

Explanation

Q.17.

What might happen when alcohol is combined with another drug?

The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be increased.
Nothing will happen.
The effects of the alcohol and the drug may both be reduced.
The effects of only the alcohol may be reduced.

Explanation

Q.18.

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Sit in your car and wait for help.
Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.
Sound your horn at passing motorists.
Flash your headlights at oncoming traffic.

Explanation

Q.19.

Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White
Blue
Green
Orange

Explanation

Q.20.

You must not drive your vehicle at a speed greater than:

The maximum speed limit.
A speed that is faster than is reasonable and prudent.
A speed that is safe for existing conditions.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.21.

This sign means:

Stop.
No U-turn.
Yield.
Do not enter.

Explanation

Q.22.

It is illegal for a personyears 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.

Explanation

Q.23.

A traffic light displaying a green arrow and a red light means that:

You may only drive straight ahead.
You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.
You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.
Vehicles moving in any direction must stop.

Explanation

Q.24.

You can drive above the posted speed limit to complete a pass when driving on a roadway with a speed limit undermph.

True
False

Explanation

Q.25.

You may cross double solid yellow lines:

To pass a slow-moving truck.
To turn into a driveway.
To pass another car.
Under no conditions.

Explanation

Q.26.

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.

Explanation

Q.27.

You must yield for emergency vehicles:

Under no circumstances.
When you see a flashing red or blue light or hear a siren.
Only when other vehicles yield.
None of the above.

Explanation

Q.28.

This road sign means:

Road widens ahead.
Lane reduction; the right lane ends soon.
Highway entrance ramp ahead.
Lane reduction; the left lane ends soon.

Explanation

Q.29.

The posted speed limit shows:

Only a recommended driving speed.
The exact speed at which you must travel to avoid a ticket.
The maximum safe driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.
The maximum safe driving speed under all road conditions.

Explanation

Q.30.

This sign means:

No U-turn.
No left turn.
No right turn.
No turning.

Explanation

Q.31.

A flashing red traffic signal at an intersection has the same requirements as:

A slow sign.
A yield sign.
A stop sign.
An intersection sign.

Explanation

Q.32.

You may not park within ____ of a fire hydrant.

40 feet
20 feet
10 feet
Five feet

Explanation

Q.33.

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.

Explanation

Q.34.

You should honk your horn when you:

Are traveling through an intersection.
Are passing a bicyclist.
See a child who is about to run into the street.
Are parallel parking.

Explanation

Q.35.

This sign means:

Left turn yield on green.
One-way.
Cattle crossing.
Two-way left turn.

Explanation

Q.36.

It is unlawful to drive alongside a motorcycle in the same lane.

True
False

Explanation

Q.37.

Driving while being distracted by any activity:

Is never dangerous.
Usually causes the driver to react more slowly to hazards.
Usually causes the driver to drive faster.
Is only dangerous for young drivers.

Explanation

Q.38.

This sign means:

No U-turn.
Two-way left turn.
Minimum speed limit.
No parking.

Explanation

Q.39.

Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.
Bicyclists in the roundabout.
Pedestrians in the roundabout.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.40.

You must yield to children playing in the streets.

True
False

Explanation

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