Which left turn may be made at a circular red light after stopping and yielding, if no sign prohibits it?
Correct answer: From a one-way road onto another one-way road in the permitted direction.
The left-on-red exception applies from a one-way road to a one-way cross street. The turn must follow the permitted direction and the intersection must be clear.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Traffic-control signals; printed page 66, physical PDF page 69; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A flashing yellow arrow faces you for a left turn. What must you do about oncoming traffic?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming vehicles that present an immediate hazard.
The flashing yellow arrow allows cautious movement, not a protected turn. Yield to oncoming traffic and people in your path.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Traffic-control signals; printed page 67, physical PDF page 70; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A car ahead moves past a ramp meter on green. May you follow it through the same green?
Correct answer: No; the manual’s rule is one car per green.
Ramp meters meter entry one vehicle per green. Wait for your own green instead of following another car through.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Freeway ramp meters; printed page 68, physical PDF page 71; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You approach the end of your road at an uncontrolled T-intersection. What must you do?
Correct answer: Yield to cross traffic before turning.
A driver turning from the terminating road at an uncontrolled T-intersection yields to traffic on the continuing road.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Right of way and yielding; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
An ambulance approaches from behind on an undivided two-way road with red lights flashing and its siren sounding. What should you do?
Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop safely.
On a two-way road, move right and stop for an approaching emergency vehicle. If already in an intersection, clear it before stopping.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Yield to emergency vehicles; printed page 44, physical PDF page 47; 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. ↗
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. ↗
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 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. ↗
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. ↗
Rain reduces traction while you follow another vehicle. How should you adjust your following interval?
Correct answer: Increase it beyond the ideal-condition three-second interval.
The manual recommends a four- or five-second count for poor conditions or a longer-than-standard vehicle. Leave still more room when necessary.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Three-Second Rule; printed page 73, physical PDF page 76; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Your car has ABS and you must brake hard to avoid a hazard. What should you do?
Correct answer: Press the brake pedal firmly and continue steering.
Do not pump anti-lock brakes. Apply firm pedal pressure and steer; consult the vehicle owner’s manual for its specific instructions.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Anti-lock braking; printed page 83, physical PDF page 86; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A snowplow ahead creates a thick cloud of blowing snow. What is the safer choice?
Correct answer: Stay well back and do not pass unless you can see the entire plow.
A plow’s snow cloud can hide the road, equipment and other hazards. Leave room and avoid blind passing.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Sharing the road with snowplows; printed page 81, physical PDF page 84; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
What minimum clearance must you leave when passing a bicyclist?
Correct answer: At least 3 feet.
Leave at least three feet and pass only when safe. Watch for the rider signaling or beginning a left turn.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passing a bicyclist; printed page 48, physical PDF page 51; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are following a truck so closely that you cannot see much beyond it. What should you do?
Correct answer: Increase your gap and stay visible to the driver.
Following too closely hides hazards and can place you in the truck’s blind area. More space gives you a better view and time to respond.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Following a commercial vehicle; printed page 52, physical PDF page 55; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A 17-year-old permit holder is practicing driving. Who must supervise from the front passenger seat?
Correct answer: A licensed driver who is at least 21.
Permit holders under 18 need a licensed supervising driver age 21 or older in the front passenger seat.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Your instruction permit; printed page 13, physical PDF page 16; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
During the first six months of a provisional license, a teen wants to drive alone for a social visit at 1 a.m. No exception applies. Is this allowed?
Correct answer: No; the restricted period is midnight to 5 a.m.
The first six months include a midnight-to-5 a.m. restriction. Exceptions include specified work or school travel and accompaniment by a licensed driver age 25 or older.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Nighttime limitations; printed page 14, physical PDF page 17; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You become a Minnesota resident with a valid noncommercial out-of-state license. How long do you generally have to obtain a Minnesota license?
Correct answer: 60 days.
The general new-resident deadline is 60 days; commercial drivers have a different 30-day deadline.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Getting your license to drive; printed page 6, physical PDF page 9; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
What proof should you have in a vehicle driven on Minnesota public roads?
Correct answer: Valid proof of the required insurance.
Owners must carry the required no-fault and liability coverage, and valid proof of insurance must be available in the vehicle.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Insurance; printed page 40, physical PDF page 43; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
For an ordinary noncommercial driver age 21 or older, what alcohol concentration meets the per-se DWI threshold?
Correct answer: 0.08 percent or higher.
The manual lists 0.08 percent for noncommercial driving. A lower concentration does not make impaired driving safe or necessarily lawful.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Minnesota Driving While Impaired law; printed page 93, physical PDF page 96; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
