Minnesota Car Driving Permit Test-24 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1.

Pentagonal signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Explanation

Q.2.

While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
Slam on your brakes and stop.
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

Explanation

Q.3.

When approaching a railroad crossing warning sign:

Be ready to drive faster than the train.
Be prepared to stop if a train is nearby.
Look for a way around any lowered gates.
Assume no trains are nearby and continue driving normally.

Explanation

Q.4.

____ greatly increase stopping distances and severity of crashes.

High speeds
Slow speeds
Night drives
Uphill inclines

Explanation

Q.5.

This sign means:

Stop ahead.
Buggy warning.
Limited parking.
Do not block intersection.

Explanation

Q.6.

When approaching an accident scene, you should:

Keep your attention on your driving.
Keep moving.
Stop if you are involved or if emergency help has not yet arrived.
All of the above.

Explanation

Q.7.

If moving with a stream of vehicles across a railroad track, it is safe to stop on the track for a short period of time.

True
False

Explanation

Q.8.

Is it legal cross a double solid yellow centerline to pass?

Yes.
No.
If there is no oncoming traffic.
If the vehicle ahead of you is driving under the speed limit.

Explanation

Q.9.

When passing on a multilane highway:

Be sure the passing lane is clear.
Pass only on the right.
Watch for oncoming traffic.
There is no need to signal.

Explanation

Q.10.

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.

Explanation

Q.11.

This sign means:

Crossroad ahead.
Flagger ahead.
Lane ends.
Turn right or go straight.

Explanation

Q.12.

Which of the following is a safe way to drive through a curve?

Slow down as you enter, speed up as you exit.
Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve.
Speed up as you enter, slow down as you exit.
Stay near the right edge of your lane.

Explanation

Q.13.

This sign means:

No right turn.
You must turn right.
Watch for traffic on your right.
Don’t park on the right side of the street.

Explanation

Q.14.

When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Accelerate to avoid a red light.
Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.
Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.
Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

Explanation

Q.15.

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.

Explanation

Q.16.

This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.
A road joins from the right.
The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.
Winding road ahead.

Explanation

Q.17.

Yellow-green signs indicate:

School zones.
Hospitals.
Speed limits.
Railroad crossings.

Explanation

Q.18.

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

35 mph.
25 mph.
15 mph.
10 mph.

Explanation

Q.19.

What should you do when you see this sign?

Look for a train station ahead.
Signal before going any further.
Slow down and yield for trains.
Stop.

Explanation

Q.20.

You are driving when your power steering stops working. You should:

Honk your horn and turn off the ignition.
Turn on your hazard lights and brace yourself.
Work hard to steer, reduce your speed, drive to a safe area, and stop.
Slam on your brakes.

Explanation

Q.21.

A good rule to remember for passing is:

Pass on the right whenever possible.
Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.
Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

Explanation

Q.22.

Diamond symbols on pavement markings and signs indicate:

School zones.
Carpool lanes.
Construction areas.
Hospitals.

Explanation

Q.23.

Signs that are colored orange are:

Work zone signs.
Regulatory signs.
School zone signs.
Guide signs.

Explanation

Q.24.

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.
Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.
Yield to all other drivers.
Be prepared to yield.

Explanation

Q.25.

This road sign means:

No passing zone.
Winding road.
Pedestrian crossing.
Low ground railroad crossing.

Explanation

Q.26.

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Maintain your normal driving speed.
Stop and look for nearby police cars.
Yield to pedestrians.
Increase your normal driving speed.

Explanation

Q.27.

This sign shows one type of:

Intersection.
Road curve.
Right turn.
Lane change.

Explanation

Q.28.

This road sign means:

Divided highway begins.
A steep grade is ahead.
The overpass ahead has a low clearance.
Two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are about to merge.

Explanation

Q.29.

It is illegal to follow within ____ of an emergency vehicle that is sounding its alarm.

One mile
1,000 feet
750 feet
500 feet

Explanation

Q.30.

To check your blind spot before changing lanes:

Look into the left side mirror.
Look into the right side mirror.
Look into the rearview mirror.
Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.

Explanation

Q.31.

You are more likely to survive a car crash if you use lap and shoulder belts together.

True
False

Explanation

Q.32.

Larger vehicles have:

Larger blind spots.
Smaller blind spots.
No blind spots.
The same blind spots as smaller vehicles.

Explanation

Q.33.

This sign means:

No parking.
Divided highway ahead.
Left turn signal.
Yield.

Explanation

Q.34.

To help relieve fatigue on a long trip, it is a good idea to:

Stop and rest every two hours.
Do arm exercises every hour.
Drive with one eye open at a time.
Change feet on the gas pedal.

Explanation

Q.35.

You must stop at an intersection when you see a:

Flashing red light.
Steady yellow light.
Yellow arrow.
Flashing yellow light.

Explanation

Q.36.

This sign means:

Bicycle crossing.
Stop.
Fines double in a work zone.
Stop ahead.

Explanation

Q.37.

Round signs indicate:

No passing zones.
School zones.
Upcoming railroad crossings.
Hospitals.

Explanation

Q.38.

Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability
Braking distance
Reaction distance
Perception time

Explanation

Q.39.

When you park uphill on a street with a curb:

Keep the front wheel straight and set the parking brake.
Turn the front wheels away from the curb.
Turn the front wheels toward the curb.
Turn the back wheels into the curb.

Explanation

Q.40.

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

TRUE
FALSE

Explanation

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