1.
CHAPTER 1: Your License to Drive
Which one of these statements is FALSE?
Correct Answer
D. The road test consists of a demonstration of your vehicle's safety equipment, your vehicle control skills, driving performance, and a test that contains multiple and true or false questions that evaluate your knowledge & understand of MN traffic laws & road signs.
Explanation
The multiple choice & true or false questions will be taken at the knowledge test, not the road test.
2.
CHAPTER 2: Your Vehicle
( Fill in the blank )
Headlights & Tailights:
When set on high beam, headlights must make objects visible on the road ahead from at least ____ feet away.... Dirty headlights can reduce light output as much as ___% .... You headlights must be turned on at sunset and used until sunrise. They must be also used during weather conditions that include rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog and any time you cannot clearly see the road ahead for a distance of at least ___ feet.
Correct Answer
B. 350 feet, 75%, 500 feet
Explanation
When set on high beam, headlights must make objects visible on the road ahead from at least 350 feet away. Dirty headlights can reduce light output as much as 75%. Your headlights must be turned on at sunset and used until sunrise. They must also be used during weather conditions that include rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog and any time you cannot clearly see the road ahead for a distance of at least 500 feet.
3.
Chapter 2: Your Vehicle
True or False: In Minnesota, motor vehicles must be equipped with seat belts, and use of seat belts is optional.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
In Minnesota, motor vehicles must be equipped with seat belts, and use of seat belts is MANDATORY.
4.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
True or False:
The faster you drive, the less time you allow yourself to react to events on the road and around you.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
True - Traveling at faster speeds increases the likelihood of crashes. And when crashes occur at excessive speeds, victims' injuries tend to be more serious and death is more likely to result.
5.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
Check all that are true:
Correct Answer(s)
A. Minnesota's basic speed law requires you to drive at a speed no faster than is reasonable under existing conditions. These include weather, traffic, and road conditions.
B. Signals are to be activated at least 100 feet before you make a turn. Continue signaling until you have completed the turn or lane change.
D. If you rely only on mirrors, you may not see vehicles in certain positions, known as "blind spots".
E. While waiting to turn, keep your wheels straight and your foot on the brake. If your vehicle is struck from the rear, you will be less likely to be pushed into oncoming traffic.
F. Multiple turn lanes: If there are signs or lane markings that allow for two or more turning lanes, stay in your lane during the turn.
Explanation
"Driving faster than the posted speed limit is legal." - False. Driving faster than the posted speed limit is ILLEGAL. The posted speed limit is the maximum speed permitted on that particular road. However, the speed limit on two-lane highways with a posted speed limit of 55 mph or higher is increased by 10 mph when the driver is lawfully passing another vehicle in the same direction.
6.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
A U-Turn is a 180-degree turn, resembling the letter U, that reverses your direction of travel. U-Turns are illegal near the tops of hills & on curves where other drivers cannot see you from ____ feet away.
Correct Answer
D. 1,000 feet away
Explanation
When making a U-turn, it is important to ensure that other drivers have enough time to react and avoid a collision. Making a U-turn near the tops of hills and on curves can be dangerous because other drivers may not be able to see you until it is too late. Therefore, it is illegal to make a U-turn in these areas where other drivers cannot see you from 1,000 feet away. This distance allows for sufficient visibility and gives other drivers enough time to adjust their speed or change lanes if necessary.
7.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
The following Minnesota speed limits apply under ideal driving conditions, unless traffic signs indicate otherwise:
1. ____ mph - in alleys
2. ____ mph - on urban or town roads
3. ____ mph - in all other locations that are not specific in this list
Check all the correct answers:
Correct Answer(s)
A. 2. 30 mpH
D. 1. 10 mpH
E. 3. 55 mpH
Explanation
1. 10 mph - in alleys
2. 30 mph - on urban or town roads
3. 55 mph - in all other locations that are not specific in this list
8.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
When passing another vehicle, you must return to the right side of the road before coming within ___ feet of an oncoming vehicle.
Correct Answer
B. 100 feet
Explanation
When passing another vehicle, it is important to return to the right side of the road before coming within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle. This is necessary to ensure the safety of both vehicles and to prevent any potential accidents or collisions. By returning to the right side of the road, it allows the oncoming vehicle to have enough space to pass safely and avoids any potential head-on collisions.
9.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
Double solid yellow lines mean ____.
Correct Answer
A. Passing is not allowed by vehicles traveling in either direction.
Explanation
Double solid yellow lines mean passing is not allowed by vehicles traveling in either direction. This is because double solid yellow lines indicate a no-passing zone. Vehicles are not permitted to cross these lines to overtake or pass other vehicles in either direction. It is important for drivers to obey these markings to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
10.
Chapter 3: Traffic Laws & Vehicle Operation
(Check all that apply)
Do not pass:
Correct Answer(s)
A. On a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least 700 feet.
C. Within 100 feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing
D. When you are about to meet a vehicle coming toward you from the opposite direction.
Explanation
The correct answers are within 100 feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing and when you are about to meet a vehicle coming toward you from the opposite direction. These are both situations where passing would be unsafe and against traffic laws. Passing within 100 feet of an intersection, underpass, tunnel, or railroad crossing can obstruct the view of other drivers and increase the risk of accidents. Passing when you are about to meet a vehicle coming toward you from the opposite direction can also be dangerous as it increases the chances of a head-on collision.