2025 Minnesota Permit Test 5
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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1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on urban or town roads is:
Explanation
When driving on urban or town roads, the speed limit is 30 miles per hour. If a different speed limit is posted, follow the posted speed limit.
2. When preparing to turn left, drivers should:
Explanation
As you approach a left turn, signal your intentions three to five seconds in advance. Continually check your rearview mirror as you gradually slow down. On a multilane road, move into the left lane before reaching the intersection where you plan to turn. Yield to traffic and pedestrians and turn when your path is clear.
3. Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is true?
Explanation
You must stop at a railroad crossing when directed to do so by a flagger, stop sign, or warning devices, such as gates or flashing lights. Not all railroad crossings are equipped with such devices. It is against the law to drive around lowered railroad crossing gates.
4. You may only have blue lights, flashing lights, or strobe lights on your vehicle if it is an authorized maintenance or emergency vehicle.
Explanation
Blue lights, flashing lights, and strobe lamps serve special purposes. They are not for use by non-authorized vehicles.
5. When you are in a line of traffic that is crossing a railroad track that has no signals or gates:
Explanation
If you are following another vehicle at a railroad crossing, check to make sure you have enough room to get all the way across before you drive onto the tracks. You should never try to pass another vehicle as you approach or cross a railroad crossing. Always check for trains before crossing any railroad tracks.
6. At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:
Explanation
A yield sign means that you must slow down and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway you are entering.
7. Before passing another vehicle, you should signal:
Explanation
Before passing, you should signal early enough for other drivers to know your plans in advance.
8. You should honk your horn when you:
Explanation
