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When are you required to use headlights? - ....ANSWER...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. What does the muffler do? - ....ANSWER...Mufflers keep the vehicle from making sudden or prolonged loud noises, particularly sharp popping or crackling sounds. When is a tire illegal to drive with? - ....ANSWER...A tire is illegal if the tread is less than one-sixteenth of an inch deep. What is the exception to going above the speed limit on the highway? - ....ANSWER...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. How can you lose right of way when entering an intersection? - ....ANSWER...If you approach an intersection at an unlawful speed, you losethe right-of-way privilege associated with driving at a lawful speed. What does an exempt sign under a railroad crossing sign mean? - ....ANSWER...Buses and truck drivers may proceed without stopping. What information does a brown sign have on it? - ....ANSWER...Historic sites, parks, and other points of interest. What information does a blue sign have on it? (name 3) - ....ANSWER...Services such as telephones, gas, food, motels, hospitals, and rest areas. What is the speed limit in alleys (unless indicated otherwise)? - ....ANSWER...10 mph When you are parking on hill, when is the only time your wheels go left? - ....ANSWER...Up hill, with a curb. What is the mandatory insurance you must have? - ....ANSWER...Liability and no-fault.
where should your hands be on the steering wheel? - ....ANSWER... 8 and 4 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock If you get in a accident that is $1,000 or more in injury, death or property damage, you must do what. - ....ANSWER...you have to fill a traffic crash report within 10 days of the accident. Can you text and drive legally? - ....ANSWER...No What does a stop sign require? - ....ANSWER...you must come to a complete stop Flashing yellow lights are activated 100 feet before a school bus stops in a speed zone of what? - ....ANSWER... 35 mpsh or less Yellow lights on a school bus come on around --- feet before the bus stops in a zone more then 35 mph - ....ANSWER... 300 feet If the lights are flashing red and the stop arm is extended how far back must you stop? - ....ANSWER...20 feet When a emergency vehicle is coming up behind you with its lights on and sirens blaring what should you do? - ....ANSWER...slow down and pull over to the side of the road
What is a safe distance you must stay behind other vehicles? - ....ANSWER...3 second rule By a railroad crossin you must stop your vehicle at least --- feet before the rail/gate - ....ANSWER...10 feet Are you allowed to pass 100 feet by a railroad crossing? - ....ANSWER...No its illegal! When is driving not prohibited from midnight to 5 am? - ....ANSWER...- When accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old.
How can you lose right of way when entering an intersection? - ....ANSWER...If you approach an intersection at an unlawful speed, you losethe right-of-way privilege associated with driving at a lawful speed. What is the speed limit in alleys (unless indicated otherwise)? - ....ANSWER...10 mph What is the speed limit on urban or town roads (unless indicated otherwise)? - ....ANSWER...30 mph What is the speed limit on roads other than alleys and urban or town roads (unless indicated otherwise)? - ....ANSWER...55 mph What speed will cause your driving priviledges to be revoked and for how long will they be revoked? - ....ANSWER...If you are caught driving in excess of 100 mph your driving privileges will be revoked for a minimum of six months. When are you not allowed to use hand signals? - ....ANSWER...You may not use hand signals at night or while driving a vehicle constructed or loaded so that hand signals are not visible to other drivers. What is this signal used for : Arm extended out? - ....ANSWER...Left turn
Never pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for_? - ....ANSWER...Improper passing causes many collisions. Use extra caution when passing at night, when visibility is poor, and when the road is slippery. You must not pass on a curve or hill where you cannot clearly see the road ahead for at least 700 feet. Passing a commercial vehicle takes compared to a passenger vehicle on a level highway. - ....ANSWER...On a level highway, it takes three to five seconds longer to pass a commercial vehicle than a car. Allow enough time to pass the commercial vehicle and return to the right lane before coming within 100 feet of approaching traffic. In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as_? - ....ANSWER...At speeds of 35 mph or less, most tires will "wipe" water off the road surface to keep tires in contact with the road. At higher speeds, water can collect under tires and lift them off the surface of the road. This is called "hydroplaning." In a standard passenger car, partial hydroplaning can begin at speeds as low as 35 mph. When you approach or pass a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing, you must_? - ....ANSWER...You must slow down, leave more space and pass slowly. A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for_? - ....ANSWER...A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite
directions may be designated for left turns only. This type of lane is marked by parallel solid and dashed yellow lines and is sometimes accompanied by white arrows on the pavement. Anyone who flees a police officer using a motor vehicle is sentenced to imprisonment for not more than: - ....ANSWER...Not more than three years and one day, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. When a vehicle is properly parallel parked, its wheels on the curb side must be positioned: - ....ANSWER...If a vehicle is properly parallel parked, its wheels on the curb side will be positioned no more than 12 inches from the curb. If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane: - ....ANSWER...Maintain the same approximate speed as surrounding vehicles, when possible, but never exceed the posted speed limits. If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic, stay in the lane nearest to the right side of the road. If a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk with a white cane or a guide dog, you must: - ....ANSWER...When a blind pedestrian is waiting at a crosswalk, do not use your horn or rev your engine, as this may distract the pedestrian or guide dog.
yellow signs signal.. - ....ANSWER...warns yellow-gren signals - ....ANSWER...pedestrian and bicycle crossings and school areas orange signs - ....ANSWER...warn and control construction zones green signs - ....ANSWER...guides and informs blue signs - ....ANSWER...describe services for motorists brown signs - ....ANSWER...indicate historic cultural or recreation sites What shape is a stop sign? - ....ANSWER...octagon what shape is a yield sign - ....ANSWER...triangle what shape is a right turn sign? - ....ANSWER...diamond what shape is a speed limit sign? - ....ANSWER...rectangle what shape is a school zone/ school crossing sign? - ....ANSWER...pentagon what shape is a railroad crossing sign? - ....ANSWER...crossbuck or a circle
what does SIPDE stand for? - ....ANSWER...scan identify predict decide execute When is driving not prohibited from midnight to 5 am? - ....ANSWER...- When accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old.
What is bad about dirty headlights? - ....ANSWER...Dirty headlights can reduce light output by as much as 75 percent. What is the speed limit on urban or town roads (unless indicated otherwise)? - ....ANSWER...30 mph How long do you have to change your license if you move from another state? - ....ANSWER...60 days How long do you have to change your license if you move to a different address in Minnesota? - ....ANSWER... days You should be at least seconds behind the car in front of you. - ....ANSWER... Pulling into an intersection. How do you look for traffic? - ....ANSWER...Look left, right, left. What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on a freeway or rural interstate? - ....ANSWER...70 mph, 40 mph. What is the maximum and minimum speed limit on an urban interstate? - ....ANSWER...65 mph, 40 mph. What is the speed limit on a divided highway? - ....ANSWER...65 mph.
What is the speed limit on most rural roads? - ....ANSWER...55 mph. What is the speed limit in most urban areas? - ....ANSWER...30 mph. What is the rule for passing in MN? - ....ANSWER...You can go 10 mph over the speed limit to pass on 2 lane roads if the regular speed limit is at least 55 mph. What is the basic speed law? - ....ANSWER...Your speed depends on the conditions. Can you go left at a red light? - ....ANSWER...Yes. If an interstate sign has an even number, which direction does it go? - ....ANSWER...East- West. True or False. If an interstate sign has the number 694 on it, it will not go back to 94. - ....ANSWER...False. If the number is even, it will loop back to 94. What is the normal reaction time? - ....ANSWER...3/ second. What is the Minnesota Move Over Law? - ....ANSWER...If a person or a car is on the side of the road, move away from them (whether it is another lane or just closer to the line.)
What should you do at an animal crossing sign? - ....ANSWER...Be cautious. What is the yellow signal used for? - ....ANSWER...To clear the intersection. What should you do at a flashing red signal? - ....ANSWER...Treat it as a stop sign. What class is a white sign? - ....ANSWER...Mostly regulatory (warning if it is a railroad sign) What class is a yellow-green sign? - ....ANSWER...Warning. What class is a blue sign? - ....ANSWER...Informational. What should you do at a yield sign? - ....ANSWER...Slow or stop (if necessary) What information does a green sign have on it? (name 3) - ....ANSWER...Exits, distance to cities, interstate interchanges, street or route names, and bicycle routes. What is the SIPDE system? - ....ANSWER...SCAN (search ahead) IDENTIFY (locate hazards and potential conflicts) PREDICT (anticipate speed, distance, direction) DECIDE (Decide what you will do if the situation changed)
EXECUTE (carry out decision) When do you turn on your low beam headlights? - ....ANSWER...Within 1,000 feet of another car. How do you exit a cloverleaf freeway? - ....ANSWER...All exits to the right. What does a green arrow mean? - ....ANSWER...Lane is open. What does a yellow arrow mean? - ....ANSWER...Lane is closing. What does a red X mean? - ....ANSWER...Lane is closed. What does a flashing yellow arrow mean? - ....ANSWER...Use with caution. What do you do if there is an emergency vehicle on the freeway? - ....ANSWER...Pull over to the nearest side and stop. How far away from emergency vehicles do you have to be? - ....ANSWER...500 ft. What is the Zero Tolerance Not a Drop law? - ....ANSWER...No alcohol below the age of 21. Automatic DWI at this BAC. - ....ANSWER.... 08