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Anyone who drives a motor vehicle on public streets or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. Your eyes will be screened when you apply for, or renew, your driver’s license or learner’s permit. The MN DMV written test contains multiple-choice and true or false questions that evaluate your knowledge and understanding of Minnesota road rules, road signs and safety rules. The MN DMV test is based on information contained in the official Minnesota Driver's Manual, and consists of 40 questions. You need 32 correct answers to pass (80%).
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Which of the following must you obey over the other three?
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Pavement markings.
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Traffic signals.
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Traffic officers.
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Traffic signs.
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2.
The shape of a route sign tells you:
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That the route you are on might be dangerous.
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The speed limit on that route.
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The type of route you are on.
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How many miles are left before you reach your destination.
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3.
Two solid yellow lines between lanes of traffic mean:
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The lanes are designed to carry traffic in one direction at certain times and in the opposite direction at other times.
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Neither side can pass.
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Passing is permitted on the left.
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You can cross the lines to overtake slower vehicles.
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4.
This sign means:
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Curve ahead, drive at 40 MPH or more around the curve ahead.
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Curve ahead, the recommended speed is 40 MPH or less.
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If you are driving at 40 MPH or less you must stay in the right-hand lane.
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If you are driving at 40 MPH or less you must turn to the right.
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5.
To reduce the risk of being involved in a crash, drivers should:
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Ignore other drivers on the road.
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Avoid driving during rush hour.
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Drive on side streets and back roads whenever possible.
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Communicate with other drivers on the road.
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6.
To help relieve fatigue on a trip:
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Drink coffee frequently.
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Stop for a rest every two hours.
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Stretch your legs while driving.
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Change feet on the gas pedal.
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7.
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for cars in a residential area is __ miles per hour.
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55
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20
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25
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30
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8.
This road sign means:
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Pavement ends.
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Winding road.
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Double curve ahead.
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Sharp turn to the right.
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9.
Which of the following is a common cause of traffic collisions?
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Scanning the road ahead and staying focused on the driving task.
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Pedestrians being key participants in the transportation system.
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All of the above.
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10.
When approaching an intersection where the traffic light changes from green to yellow, you must:
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Speed up to beat the red light.
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Slow down and proceed with caution through the intersection.
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Stop if it is safe to do so.
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Stop immediately.
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