Minnesota DMV Permit Test flashcards
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- Red octagon sign
- A stop sign. You must come to a complete stop at the stop line or before entering the crosswalk, then yield to crossing traffic before proceeding.
- Flashing yellow traffic signal
- Proceed through the intersection with caution. The signal warns that cross traffic may be present or that the light will soon change to red.
- Double solid yellow line
- Marks a no-passing zone in both directions. Passing is prohibited for traffic in either lane unless turning into a driveway or side road.
- Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way
- When two vehicles arrive at an intersection with no signs or signals at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
- Left turn yield rule
- A driver turning left must yield the right-of-way to oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right before completing the turn.
- Roundabout entry rule
- Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating inside the circle. Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way.
- Minnesota urban speed limit
- The default speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph unless a sign posts a different limit.
- Three-second following rule
- Choose a fixed object ahead and count seconds until you reach it. Fewer than three seconds behind the vehicle ahead means you are following too closely.
- Minnesota school zone limit
- When children are present, the speed limit in a school zone is 20 mph unless a different limit is posted.
- Bicycle passing clearance
- Minnesota law requires drivers to leave at least 3 feet of space between the vehicle and a bicyclist when passing.
- School bus stop arm rule
- When a school bus has red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, traffic in both directions must stop at least 20 feet away unless separated by a median.
- Truck No-Zone
- The blind spots around a large truck on both sides, directly behind, and directly in front. If you cannot see the driver's mirror, the driver cannot see you.
- Minnesota per se DWI limit
- A blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher is itself a DWI offense for drivers 21 and older. Commercial drivers face a 0.04% limit.
- Zero tolerance for under 21
- Minnesota law makes it a DWI for a driver under 21 to have any measurable alcohol in the body, even below 0.08%.
- Implied consent law
- By driving in Minnesota, a person consents to a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine when lawfully arrested for suspicion of DWI.
- Minnesota hands-free law
- Drivers may not hold a phone while driving. One-touch or voice-activated use is allowed, and texting while driving is prohibited.
- Fire hydrant parking distance
- Parking is prohibited within 10 feet of a fire hydrant to keep the hydrant accessible for emergency crews.
- Uphill parking with curb
- Turn the front wheels away from the curb so that if the vehicle rolls, it rolls back into the curb rather than into traffic.
- Downhill parking with curb
- Turn the front wheels toward the curb so the curb blocks the vehicle from rolling into the roadway if the brakes fail.
- Railroad crossing stopping distance
- When a train is approaching, stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail.
- Stalled on railroad tracks
- Get all occupants out of the vehicle and move away from the tracks immediately, then call 911. Never remain inside a vehicle on the tracks.
- Fog headlight rule
- Use low-beam headlights in fog. High beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility, making it harder to see the road ahead.
- Skid recovery steering
- Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go until traction returns.
- Minnesota child restraint rule
- Children under 8 years old and under 57 inches tall must be secured in an approved child restraint system while riding in a vehicle.
- Turn signal distance
- Signal at least 100 feet before a turn in an urban area and at least 200 feet before a turn on a highway.
- Minnesota motorcycle helmet law
- Motorcyclists and their passengers must wear a helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation while riding in Minnesota.
- Minnesota learner's permit
- Available at age 15 after passing a knowledge test. Permit holders must drive with a licensed adult and complete supervised driving hours.
- Provisional license driving hours
- Drivers under 18 with a provisional license may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies.
- Provisional license passenger limit
- During the first six months, provisional license holders under 18 may carry only one passenger under 20 who is not a family member.
- License address change
- A driver must notify the Department of Vehicle Services of a change of address within 30 days of moving.
- Yellow center line meaning
- Separates traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line indicates no passing; a broken yellow line permits passing when safe.
- Move over law
- Drivers must move over a lane, or slow down if a lane change is unsafe, for stopped emergency, tow, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights.