Minnesota DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

At an intersection of two similar roads with no signs or signals, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The car approaching from the right.

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The car approaching from the left.

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The car in which the driver sounds the horn first.

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The car that arrived second.

Question 2

What does a steady green arrow shown with a red light allow you to do?

Accepted Answer

You may drive only in the direction of the green arrow.

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You must wait for a solid green light to proceed in any direction.

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You may only drive straight ahead.

Question 3

Taking drugs together with alcohol typically:

Accepted Answer

Increases the risk of causing a crash.

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Lessens the effect of alcohol on your ability to drive.

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Is no more dangerous than consuming alcohol by itself.

Question 4

What is the only effective way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Accepted Answer

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

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Drink coffee.

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Exercise.

Question 5

When approaching a disabled pedestrian using a guide dog or white cane, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

You must always yield the right-of-way and use extra caution.

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You only yield if they are in a marked crosswalk.

Question 6

Is alcohol the single greatest common factor in fatal motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

False — speeding is the leading cause.

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True — alcohol is the leading cause.

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False — it is not a major factor.

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True but only at night.

Question 7

When driving on gravel or dirt roads, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down because stopping distances are longer and skids more likely.

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Increase your speed to avoid dust.

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Come to a complete stop at all times.

Question 8

At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver to arrive first has the right-of-way.

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The driver to arrive last has the right-of-way.

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One driver should continue driving without stopping.

Question 9

A driver entering public traffic from a driveway or private road should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicles already on the public road.

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Expect the right-of-way and force entry.

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Always stop and wait for a police officer.

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Drive quickly to merge into traffic.

Question 10

How does being distracted affect a driver's reaction to hazards?

Accepted Answer

It usually causes slower reactions to hazards.

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It never causes danger.

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It causes drivers to drive faster.

Question 11

On a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, how should you pass a bicyclist traveling in the same direction?

Accepted Answer

Wait until no oncoming traffic, then pass with sufficient space.

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Continue driving straight and expect the bicyclist to move.

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Do not pass until a signalized intersection.

Question 12

Is it safe to stop on railroad tracks even for a short time when moving with a line of vehicles?

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 13

If an intersection ahead is blocked by traffic, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay out of the intersection until you can completely pass through.

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Get as close as possible to the car in front of you.

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Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves.

Question 14

If you are stopped by a police officer, what should you do while waiting for the officer to approach?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your vehicle with your hands visible on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach

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Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window

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Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car

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Exit your vehicle and walk to the officer

Question 15

Which statement about alcohol's effects is correct?

Accepted Answer

Even the smallest amount of alcohol can limit concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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Alcohol does not limit concentration, perception, judgment, and memory.

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Only a blood alcohol level greater than the legal limit can limit concentration.

Question 16

If you turn onto a two-lane road with a broken yellow centerline, what does that indicate?

Accepted Answer

Traffic flows in both directions.

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You are on a one-way road.

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The road is under repair.

Question 17

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, what is the safest response?

Accepted Answer

Let it go.

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Pull up alongside and yell at them.

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Flash your high beams at the driver.

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Follow them closely to teach them a lesson.

Question 18

When making a turn you must do what to your speed?

Accepted Answer

Vary (reduce) your speed to maintain control.

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Maintain your speed.

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Increase your speed.

Question 19

Why is a leaky exhaust system dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Pollution.

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A loss of hearing.

Question 20

What is the first control you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Accepted Answer

Your seat so you can see the road clearly.

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Your rearview mirror.

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The steering wheel.

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Your radio.

Question 1 of 20

At an intersection of two similar roads with no signs or signals, which vehicle has the right-of-way?