2024 Minnesota Permit Test 19

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Minnesota. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Minnesota. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Minnesota please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/minnesota/car.

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9. Under normal driving conditions, drivers should maintain a following distance of at least:

Explanation
Applying the three-second rule is a way to help keep a safe distance between your car and the vehicle ahead of you. This rule pertains to standard-length vehicles driving under normal conditions.

10. When using a roundabout, drivers should:

Explanation
A roundabout is a circular intersection that usually does not include a traffic signal and flows in a counterclockwise direction around a central island. Motorists must enter from the right, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow the circle to the right until the desired roadway is reached.

11. There may be times when 10 mph is too fast for drivers to safely operate their vehicles.

Explanation
Drive below the posted speed limit when safety demands it. Some traffic, weather, or visibility conditions may require you to drive as slowly as 10 miles per hour.

12. The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:

Explanation
Check the traffic behind you several times a minute to know if another driver is tailgating, approaching too fast, or trying to pass. If another car is following you too closely, slow down and let it pass. Most rear-end collisions are caused by vehicles following too closely.

13. If a flagger is directing traffic in a construction zone, you must:

Explanation
Be prepared to reduce your speed and use caution when directed to do so by a sign, flagger, or law enforcement officer. Failure to do so is illegal and is dangerous to those working in construction zones.

14. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:

Explanation
Do not use your high beam headlights when approaching or following another vehicle at night. Switch to the low beam setting to ensure the safety of everyone on the road.

15. This road sign means:

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Explanation
This sign (with the arrow below) indicates the location of a bicycle crossing/path. Drive with caution around this sign because bicycles likely regularly cross or ride beside traffic in the area.

16. If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:

Explanation
If a traffic light at an intersection is not functioning due to a power outage, yield to other drivers in the same manner as you would when approaching a four-way stop. When it is your turn, proceed through the intersection with caution.
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