MN Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. Which of these makes Minnesota DWI penalties more severe?

   1. Having a passenger over 65
   2. Having a child younger than 16 in the vehicle at the stop
   3. Driving a car with an automatic transmission
   4. Being stopped on a weekday
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   Having a child younger than 16 in the vehicle at the stop. Minnesota lists factors that make DWI penalties more severe: prior DWI arrests, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 percent or above, a child younger than 16 in the vehicle at the time of the stop, being under 21, and refusing a pre-arrest breath test. An older passenger, the type of transmission and the day of the week are not aggravating factors in the manual.

2. 2. Which of these is listed as grounds for revoking a Minnesota license?

   1. One parking ticket
   2. Failing to renew registration for one week
   3. A single speeding ticket 10 mph over
   4. Pleading guilty to three violations in one year of traffic laws that require a jail sentence
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   Pleading guilty to three violations in one year of traffic laws that require a jail sentence. The revocation list includes pleading guilty or forfeiting bail for three violations in a single year of any Minnesota traffic law or ordinance that requires a jail sentence on conviction. It also covers refusing or failing an alcohol test, fleeing police, driving over 100 mph, and failing to stop and render aid after a crash. A parking ticket, a short registration lapse and a single modest speeding ticket are not revocation grounds.

3. 3. May a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle be used for a Minnesota road test?

   1. No, unless it has four wheels and a roof
   2. Yes, if its registration is current
   3. Yes, but only on a 35 mph street
   4. No, it may not be used for a road test
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   No, it may not be used for a road test. Minnesota specifically excludes NEVs from road tests. Registration, roadway speed, and the number of wheels do not create an exception to that statement. An NEV can be legally driven by a Class D license holder on qualifying streets, but that driving permission is separate from the vehicle requirements for a road test. Keep those two ideas apart: street use may be allowed while the NEV itself remains unavailable for the testing appointment.

4. 4. What may not a driver do when a vehicle ahead has stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

   1. Wait until the pedestrian has cleared the lane
   2. Remain stopped behind it
   3. Pass the stopped vehicle
   4. Yield to the pedestrian before continuing
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   Pass the stopped vehicle. Passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian is prohibited because the stopped vehicle may be shielding someone in the crosswalk from your view. Remaining behind the vehicle, waiting for the pedestrian to clear the lane, and yielding all preserve the protected crossing. A clear-looking lane beside the stopped vehicle is not enough reason to continue. First look for the pedestrian and be prepared to stop. This rule is especially important near unmarked crossings, where a person may have the right of way even though painted lines are absent.

5. 5. What must a driver do after seeing a stop sign?

   1. Yield without stopping whenever the driver can see both directions
   2. Slow down only if a vehicle is approaching from the left
   3. Stop beyond the crosswalk so the front wheels enter the intersection
   4. Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until priority traffic clears
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   Come to a complete stop and remain stopped until priority traffic clears. A stop sign requires a complete stop. The vehicle remains stopped until pedestrians and vehicles with the right of way have cleared the intersection, after which the driver proceeds cautiously. Slowing only for traffic from one direction overlooks people and vehicles approaching elsewhere. Stopping past the crosswalk can put the vehicle in the crossing area, and a clear view does not cancel the stop requirement. The cue is the octagonal sign: stop at the stop line, before the crosswalk, or before entering the intersection, then check all relevant traffic before moving.

6. 6. When can Minnesota penalties become more severe based on alcohol concentration?

   1. At 0.08 percent or above
   2. At 0.04 percent or above
   3. At 0.16 percent or above
   4. At 0.12 percent or above
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   At 0.16 percent or above. Minnesota lists 0.16 percent or greater as a threshold that can remove the option of receiving a work permit after a first offense. That figure is higher than the 0.04 percent commercial-vehicle threshold and the 0.08 percent figure used in the ordinary DWI arrest rule. The 0.12 percent choice is not the concentration named for this restriction. Separate the concentration that triggers arrest from the higher concentration tied to tougher consequences. When reviewing an alcohol question, look for whether it asks about basic arrest, commercial operation, or an enhanced penalty, then match the number to that category.

7. 7. A white sign that posts a speed limit belongs to which category?

   1. Construction warning signs
   2. Motorist services signs
   3. Regulatory signs
   4. Historic and recreational signs
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   Regulatory signs. A speed limit sign is regulatory because it directs drivers to obey a traffic law. The posted number is the maximum speed allowed on that road, and some controlled-access interstate freeways may also display a minimum speed. Blue signs point to services, orange signs control construction areas, and brown signs identify historic or recreational destinations. Reading the white rectangular sign is therefore an instruction to regulate your driving, not merely information about what lies ahead. Apply the displayed limit while also considering conditions that require a slower speed.

8. 8. Where may a Minnesota 15 year old with a restricted farm work license drive alone?

   1. Anywhere in the state
   2. To perform farm work during daylight within 40 miles of the farmhouse
   3. Only on the farm itself
   4. Within 150 miles at any hour
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   To perform farm work during daylight within 40 miles of the farmhouse. At age 15 you may qualify for a restricted farm work driver's license after completing driver education and passing a road test, and with it you may drive alone to perform farm work during daylight hours within 40 miles of the farmhouse. A parent or guardian presents a form and property tax statement at the road test. Special medical and moped permits are also available at 15.

9. 9. What should you do if the windshield wipers fail during heavy rain or snow?

   1. Slow down, activate hazard lights, and pull off the road safely
   2. Brake suddenly in the travel lane to warn vehicles behind you
   3. Speed up so the weather is behind you more quickly
   4. Continue at the same speed while watching through the side window
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   Slow down, activate hazard lights, and pull off the road safely. A wiper failure removes an important part of your visibility system, so reduce speed and make your vehicle conspicuous with hazard warning lights. Pull off the road and reach a safe location as soon as possible. Sudden braking in the lane, listed in the choice “Brake suddenly in the travel lane to warn vehicles behind you”, can create a rear-end collision when following drivers have little warning. Do not treat the problem as something to overcome by driving faster. The immediate cue is visibility first: slow down, signal the hazard, and leave the moving stream when you can do so safely.

10. 10. What does the number on a Minnesota speed-limit sign represent?

    
    1. The maximum speed you may drive on that road
    2. The minimum speed required in all weather
    3. A suggested speed that may be exceeded when traffic is light
    4. The speed reserved for commercial vehicles
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    The maximum speed you may drive on that road. The posted number is the maximum lawful speed for that road under ordinary conditions. It is not merely advice, and it does not become a minimum just because traffic is moving quickly. A driver may need to travel below that maximum when weather, visibility, pavement, or traffic makes the posted speed unsafe. The commercial-vehicle choice invents a vehicle-specific rule that the sign does not show. Use the number as an upper boundary, then reduce speed whenever conditions require more control.

11. 11. When tires lose their grip and the vehicle begins to skid, which action is advised?

    1. Turn sharply toward the nearest curb
    2. Stay calm and avoid slamming the brakes
    3. Accelerate until the tires regain grip
    4. Lock the steering wheel and brake harder
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    Stay calm and avoid slamming the brakes. A skid means the tires have lost their grip on the road surface. Stay calm, avoid a sudden steering reaction, and do not slam on the brakes. Take your foot off the accelerator and brake until you can turn in the direction you want. Accelerating adds force without restoring traction, and locking the wheel removes your ability to guide the vehicle. A sharp curb turn can create a second hazard. The useful cue is to reduce inputs first, then steer only as traction returns and the desired path is available.

12. 12. What should a pedestrian do when the raised hand or Don't Walk signal is flashing?

    1. Do not begin crossing; finish normally if already in the intersection
    2. Start crossing immediately before the hand becomes steady
    3. Run back to the curb even if already in the roadway
    4. Cross only after a driver waves you through
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    Do not begin crossing; finish normally if already in the intersection. A flashing Don't Walk indication closes the opportunity to start a crossing, so a pedestrian still at the curb should wait. Someone already in the intersection may continue to the other side at a normal pace. Starting late creates pressure to hurry and increases exposure in the roadway. Running backward is not the stated response for a person already crossing, and a driver’s wave cannot replace the pedestrian signal. The simple memory cue is flashing hand means do not launch, but safely complete a crossing already underway.

13. 13. What does a steady raised hand or Don't Walk signal mean to a pedestrian?

    1. Do not attempt to cross
    2. Cross normally if traffic appears light
    3. Begin crossing but stop in the center
    4. Wait for a vehicle to enter the crosswalk first
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    Do not attempt to cross. A steady raised hand or Don't Walk signal tells pedestrians not to attempt a crossing. A light traffic gap does not override the signal, and entering only halfway still begins the prohibited movement. Someone already in the intersection should move to the nearest safe location as quickly and safely as possible, but a person waiting at the curb should remain out of the roadway. The key distinction is steady versus flashing: steady bars a new crossing, while flashing allows an existing one to be completed at a normal pace.

14. 14. Which location should a driver avoid when stopping after emergency lights appear behind the vehicle?

    1. A visible right shoulder
    2. A bridge, curve, or traffic lane
    3. A straight section with room to park
    4. A full lane on the left shoulder when appropriate
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    A bridge, curve, or traffic lane. A driver stopping for a traffic stop should avoid a bridge, a curve, or any position within the lane of traffic. Each location can hide the stopped vehicle from approaching drivers or leave the emergency response path blocked. A visible shoulder is normally the safer destination, and the manual allows a full left shoulder on a multilane road when that side is closer. The choice is about selecting a place that is safely out of moving traffic, not simply stopping at the first available point. Slow down, signal, and continue to a suitable shoulder when necessary.

15. 15. What does an X-shaped sign identify at a Minnesota railroad crossing?

    
    1. The railroad crossing itself
    2. The start of a passing lane
    3. A school crosswalk ahead
    4. A bridge with limited clearance
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    The railroad crossing itself. An X-shaped sign, called a crossbuck, identifies a railroad crossing. Drivers should respond by scanning in both directions and preparing to stop if a train or crossing control requires it. The shape is not a passing-lane marker, a school crossing warning, or a low-clearance sign. If more than one track is present, a sign below the crossbuck gives the number of tracks, so read the full display before crossing. Never assume that an apparently empty track is safe without checking carefully in both directions.

16. 16. Which vehicles may deviate from the lane in a Minnesota roundabout?

    1. Any vehicle in a hurry
    2. Motorcycles only
    3. Vehicles longer than 40 feet or wider than 10 feet, or any combination vehicle
    4. No vehicle may leave its lane
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    Vehicles longer than 40 feet or wider than 10 feet, or any combination vehicle. A vehicle longer than 40 feet or wider than 10 feet, or any combination vehicle, may deviate from the lane as needed to drive through a roundabout while being cautious of other traffic, because the tight radius does not fit a truck's turning path. Other drivers should give large vehicles room and never try to pass them inside the circle. If an emergency vehicle approaches, exit the roundabout first, then pull over.

17. 17. When must Minnesota drivers turn on their headlights?

    1. Only after midnight on roads outside cities
    2. At sunset until sunrise, and during listed weather or visibility conditions
    3. Only while driving in snow
    4. Only when another driver flashes headlights first
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    At sunset until sunrise, and during listed weather or visibility conditions. Minnesota requires headlights from sunset through sunrise, but the obligation also covers rain, snow, hail, sleet, fog, and any time the road ahead cannot be clearly seen for at least 500 feet. Restricting the rule to snow misses several weather conditions and poor-visibility situations. The nighttime window begins at sunset, not midnight, and it does not depend on another driver’s behavior. Use both time and visibility as the check: if darkness or weather reduces what you can see, switch the lights on.

18. 18. A stopped school bus is displaying flashing red lights. When may traffic that is required to stop begin moving?

    
    1. Immediately after stopping for one second
    2. As soon as the bus door closes
    3. When no children are visible, even if the lights continue
    4. After the red lights stop flashing and the roadway is safe
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    After the red lights stop flashing and the roadway is safe. A vehicle subject to the school bus stop must remain stationary while the red lights flash. Movement may resume only after those lights stop flashing and the roadway is safe. A closed bus door does not release traffic, and the absence of visible children does not cancel the signal. Stopping for one second is not a substitute for waiting through the warning period. Watch the bus lights, then check for students, pedestrians, and other traffic before moving. On a divided highway, the manual provides a separate exception for opposite-direction traffic, but that does not change this duty for vehicles required to stop.

19. 19. Where must Minnesota children under 13 ride?

    1. Anywhere with a belt
    2. In the front seat with the air bag on
    3. In the back seat if it is available
    4. On a parent's lap
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    In the back seat if it is available. The back seat is the safest place in most vehicles, and children under 13 must ride in the back if it is available. Car seats and boosters must be federally approved and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Children who outgrow a rear facing seat use a forward facing seat until about 40 to 60 pounds, and children 4 to 9 who are too big for a car seat use a booster.

20. 20. What protection does a green arrow provide for a turn in the arrow's direction?

    1. The arrow permits movement only for pedestrians
    2. The driver must wait for a separate green circular signal
    3. The driver may turn only after yielding to every vehicle behind
    4. The turn should be protected from oncoming or crossing traffic
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    The turn should be protected from oncoming or crossing traffic. A green arrow authorizes movement in the arrow's direction and normally protects that movement from oncoming or crossing traffic. It does not require waiting for a second circular green signal, and the signal is for the indicated vehicle movement rather than pedestrians. The phrase protected does not mean the driver can ignore people already in the intersection, however. Continue to look for pedestrians and unexpected hazards. The best cue is to follow the arrow's direction while maintaining a visual check of the turn path instead of treating the signal as permission to stop observing.