The road is icy and the posted limit is 55 mph. What determines a safe speed?
Correct answer: The conditions may require driving below the posted limit.
Minnesota requires a reasonable speed for the road, traffic and weather. A posted limit does not remove the need to slow for poor conditions.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Speed limits; printed page 26, physical PDF page 29; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are lawfully passing a vehicle on a two-lane Minnesota highway posted at 55 mph. What special speed allowance applies during that pass?
Correct answer: The limit increases by 10 mph while lawfully passing.
On two-lane highways posted at 55 mph or higher, Minnesota permits an additional 10 mph for a lawful pass. It does not allow passing without clear sight distance or in a prohibited location.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A two-lane road is posted at 45 mph. May you use Minnesota’s extra 10 mph allowance to pass?
Correct answer: No; that allowance requires a posted limit of at least 55 mph.
The passing-speed exception is limited to two-lane highways posted at 55 mph or higher. It is not a general exception to speed limits.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
In an urban or town area with no different speed limit posted, what general limit does the manual list for ideal conditions?
Correct answer: 30 mph.
The manual lists 30 mph for urban or town roads unless otherwise posted. Conditions can require a lower speed.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Speed limits; printed page 26, physical PDF page 29; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
What is the general Minnesota speed limit in an alley unless otherwise posted?
Correct answer: 10 mph.
The manual lists 10 mph in alleys. Watch for people and vehicles emerging from nearby properties.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Speed limits; printed page 26, physical PDF page 29; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
How far before a turn should you begin signaling?
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before the turn.
Give a turn signal at least 100 feet in advance so other road users can anticipate the movement. Signaling does not give you priority.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Signaling; printed page 27, physical PDF page 30; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Your mirrors show an open lane on your right. What should you check before moving over?
Correct answer: Check your right-side blind spot directly.
Mirrors leave blind spots. Check over the shoulder in the direction you intend to move, signal and leave adequate space.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Changing lanes; printed page 28, physical PDF page 31; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are waiting to turn left across oncoming traffic. How should your front wheels be positioned?
Correct answer: Straight ahead until it is safe to turn.
Keep the wheels straight while waiting. If struck from behind, turned wheels can send the vehicle into oncoming traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Turning; printed page 28, physical PDF page 31; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
When should you select the lane for your desired roundabout exit?
Correct answer: Before entering, using the signs and lane markings.
Choose the proper lane before entering and remain in it through the roundabout.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Roundabouts; printed page 30, physical PDF page 33; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Two lanes are turning left together. What should you do through the turn?
Correct answer: Stay in your own turning lane.
Follow the lane markings and maintain your lane when multiple lanes turn in the same direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Multiple turn lanes; printed page 30, physical PDF page 33; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You want to cross a divided highway at a J-turn intersection. What route should you expect?
Correct answer: Turn right, then use the designated median U-turn.
A J-turn replaces the direct crossing or left turn with a right turn followed by a designated U-turn. Yield at each required point and follow the signs.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; J-turns; printed page 32, physical PDF page 35; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A curve blocks the view of your proposed U-turn location from drivers within 1,000 feet. Should you make the U-turn?
Correct answer: No; choose a location with adequate visibility where U-turns are allowed.
Minnesota prohibits U-turns near a hill or curve where other drivers cannot see you from at least 1,000 feet. A permitted location must also be safe.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; U-turns; printed page 33, physical PDF page 36; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are in the left lane of a multilane road, not passing or preparing for a left exit. A vehicle approaches from behind and the right lane is available. What should you do when practical?
Correct answer: Move safely to the right lane.
Use the right lane when available and move out of the left lane for passing traffic when practical, subject to the manual’s listed exceptions.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Keep right; printed page 33, physical PDF page 36; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
After overtaking a vehicle on a two-way road, what visual check helps determine when to return right?
Correct answer: See the entire overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror.
Allow room before returning right. The manual directs you to see the whole overtaken vehicle in the rearview mirror and return before coming within 100 feet of oncoming traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Another driver has started to pass your car. What should you do?
Correct answer: Maintain your lane and do not speed up.
Stay in your lane and do not increase speed while another vehicle is passing. Leave the overtaking driver room to complete the maneuver safely.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A car ahead is waiting to turn left. The only available space to its right is the shoulder. May you use that shoulder to pass?
Correct answer: No; do not leave the main traveled roadway to pass.
A left-turning vehicle can create a lawful opportunity to pass on the right only when the roadway and conditions allow it. The shoulder, a bicycle lane or the area off the pavement is not a passing lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing on the right; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are less than 100 feet from a railroad crossing. Should you begin overtaking the vehicle ahead?
Correct answer: No; passing is prohibited within 100 feet of the crossing.
The manual prohibits passing within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Some vehicles must stop there even when a train is not visible.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Your vehicle has a rear camera. What else should you do while reversing?
Correct answer: Look directly behind and around the vehicle and back slowly.
A camera and mirrors do not show every hazard. Check around the vehicle first and continue looking out the rear window while backing.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Backing up; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You miss a freeway exit. How should you recover?
Correct answer: Continue forward to a later exit.
Ordinary drivers may not back up on freeways or expressways. Take a lawful route ahead rather than reversing toward the missed exit.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Backing up; printed page 34, physical PDF page 37; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
When parallel parked, how close must the wheels nearest the curb be?
Correct answer: No more than 12 inches from the curb.
The wheels closest to the side of the road should be within 12 inches of the curb. Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Parking; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You find an unmarked parking space 6 feet from a fire hydrant. May you park there?
Correct answer: No; Minnesota prohibits parking within 10 feet of a hydrant.
A missing curb marking does not cancel the hydrant clearance rule. Keep at least 10 feet away.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Parking; printed page 35, physical PDF page 38; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You park uphill with a curb on the right. Which way should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Away from the curb.
Turn the wheels away from the curb when facing uphill beside one, and secure the vehicle. This helps the curb stop a backward roll.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Parking on a hill; printed page 36, physical PDF page 39; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You park facing downhill beside a right-hand curb. How should you turn the front wheels?
Correct answer: Toward the curb.
For downhill parking, turn toward the curb or shoulder so an unintended roll goes away from the traffic lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Parking on a hill; printed page 36, physical PDF page 39; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You park uphill on the right edge of a road without a curb. How should the front wheels point?
Correct answer: Toward the shoulder.
Without a curb, point the wheels toward the road edge. Set the parking brake so the vehicle remains secure.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Parking on a hill; printed page 36, physical PDF page 39; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A work-zone lane closure has created slow, backed-up traffic. How does the manual recommend zipper merging?
Correct answer: Use both lanes to the merge point, then take turns entering the remaining lane.
In heavy, slow traffic, staying in the current lane to the merge point and alternating reduces the queue and speed differences. Follow signs and any flagger instructions.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Late merge (zipper merge); printed page 54, physical PDF page 57; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
