17 questions from the Minnesota driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. Which vehicles are permitted to use High-Occupancy Vehicle lanes?
Answer: Motorcycles, buses, and vehicles carrying two or more people. The handbook lists exactly three categories of eligible vehicles: motorcycles, buses, and cars with two or more occupants.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 89: “These lanes are for use only by motorcycles, buses, and vehicles carrying two or more people.”
2. What color signs are used to direct drivers to services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas?
Answer: Blue signs. The handbook specifies that blue signs are designated for motorist services.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 78: “Blue signs direct you to services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals and rest areas.”
3. If you are parked on a highway at night or when lights are needed, what lighting requirement must your vehicle meet?
Answer: At least one white or amber front light and one red taillight illuminated. The handbook mandates that a parked vehicle on a highway at night must have specific front and rear lights illuminated to be visible.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 47: “If you park on the highway at night- or any-time lights are needed, you must have at least one white or amber front light and one red taillight illuminated on your vehicle.”
4. What action should a driver take if their vehicle becomes stuck on railroad tracks?
Answer: Never stop on railroad tracks. The handbook instructs drivers to never stop on railroad tracks, implying they should keep moving or exit the tracks promptly if stuck.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 66: “Never stop on railroad tracks.”
5. Under what condition is a driver NOT required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
Answer: If the bus is on the opposite side of a divided roadway. The handbook clarifies that on divided roadways, drivers do not need to stop if the bus is on the other side of the divider.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 53: “If you are driving on a divided roadway, you do not need to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing if it is on the opposite side of the divider.”
6. What does a steady yellow X signal indicate when displayed over a lane?
Answer: You should prepare to move safely into another lane. The handbook states that a steady yellow X signals drivers to prepare to move out of the lane, whereas other signals have different specific meanings.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 81: “A steady yellow X means you should prepare to move safely into another lane.”
7. What is the required action when encountering a 'Keep Right' sign?
Answer: Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead. The definition provided for the Keep Right sign directs drivers to stay to the right of specific obstacles like islands or medians.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 70: “Keep Right Stay to the right of a traffic island, median or obstruction ahead.”
8. According to the handbook, when must a driver come to a complete stop before entering a road?
Answer: Before entering a road from an alley, private driveway, parking lot or parking ramp. The handbook lists alleys, private driveways, parking lots, and parking ramps as locations requiring a complete stop before entering the road.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 52: “You must also come to a complete stop: • Before entering a road from an alley, private driveway, parking lot or parking ramp.”
9. How should a driver adjust their following distance when road conditions are poor?
Answer: Increase the following distance to a four- or five-second count. The handbook specifies that poor road conditions require extending the standard following time to four or five seconds.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 87: “When road conditions are poor, or if you are driving a vehicle longer than the standard length, increase your following distance to a four- or fivesecond count.”
10. What is the minimum alcohol concentration threshold for a driver of a commercial vehicle to be arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) in Minnesota?
Answer: 0.04. The handbook specifies that commercial vehicle drivers face arrest at an alcohol concentration of 0.04, which is lower than the standard 0.08 limit.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 110: “A person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher (0.04 if driving a commercial vehicle) who is in control of a moving or parked vehicle can be arrested for driving while impaired (DWI).”
11. What is the minimum distance a driver must maintain behind a firefighting vehicle?
Answer: 500 feet. The handbook specifies a minimum distance of 500 feet when following a firefighting vehicle.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 92: “Stay at least 500 feet back from any firefighting vehicle.”
12. When approaching a Low Clearance Ahead sign, what action should a driver take if their vehicle is taller than the indicated height?
Answer: Do not proceed. The instruction is clear that drivers should not proceed if their vehicle exceeds the height limit shown on the sign.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 76: “Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated on the sign, or your vehicle may become stuck.”
13. When should you use hand and arm signals instead of turn signals?
Answer: During daylight hours. The handbook permits the use of hand signals specifically during daylight hours, while noting restrictions for night driving.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 35: “During daylight hours, you can use hand and arm signals in addition to or instead of turn signals.”
14. When approaching a multi-lane roundabout, how should a driver determine which lane to use?
Answer: Get into the appropriate lane well in advance based on the signs. The handbook instructs drivers to select the correct lane early by observing the signs provided at the roundabout.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 70: “When approaching a multi-lane roundabout, get into the appropriate lane well in advance. The signs will show you which lanes to use for different turns.”
15. According to the handbook, what is the consequence for motorists who violate the posted speed limit in work zones when workers are present?
Answer: They will be assessed a $300 fine. The handbook states that a $300 fine is assessed for speeding in work zones when workers are present.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 77: “Motorists who violate the posted speed limit in work zones when workers are present will be assessed a $300 fine.”
16. When a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, what is the required action for a driver?
Answer: Stop and wait until the pedestrian has passed your lane. The handbook states that drivers must stop and wait until the pedestrian has cleared their specific lane.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 59: “If a pedestrian is in a marked or unmarked crosswalk, stop and wait until they have passed your lane.”
17. Under what condition may a driver with a valid disability parking permit occupy two standard parking spaces?
Answer: If designated disability parking spaces are occupied or unavailable. The handbook specifies that occupying two spaces is permitted only when the designated accessible spaces are already taken or unavailable.
Minnesota driver handbook, page 71: “If designated disability parking spaces are occupied or unavailable, you may park at an angle and occupy two standard parking spaces if you have a valid disability parking permit or license plates.”