You approach a flashing red signal. How should you proceed?
Correct answer: Stop completely, yield and go when the intersection is clear.
A flashing red light has the same stopping requirement as a stop sign. After stopping, apply the right-of-way rules.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Traffic-control signals; printed page 66, physical PDF page 69; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A green left arrow comes on while a pedestrian is still in your turning path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Yield until the pedestrian is clear of your path.
Even a protected arrow does not permit striking someone already in the intersection. Yield to vehicles and pedestrians already there.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Right of way and yielding; printed page 43, physical PDF page 46; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A stop sign has a marked stop line before the crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Correct answer: Before the stop line.
Stop before a marked stop line and keep the crosswalk clear. If the view is obstructed, be prepared to stop again while checking for traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Stopping; printed page 41, physical PDF page 44; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on your undivided road. How far away must you stop?
Correct answer: At least 20 feet from the bus.
Stop at least 20 feet away whether approaching from the front or rear. Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing, and check for children before moving.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Stopping for a school bus; printed page 42, physical PDF page 45; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Traffic beyond railroad tracks is backed up. There is no room to clear the tracks completely. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait before the tracks until the whole vehicle can clear them.
Never enter a crossing if traffic could leave you stopped on the tracks. Wait for enough space beyond them.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Railroad crossing safety; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; 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. ↗
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. ↗
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. ↗
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. ↗
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. ↗
You are following another vehicle at a distance of 150 feet at night. Which headlight setting should you use?
Correct answer: Low beam.
Use low beams when following within 200 feet. Do not reflect high-beam glare into the other driver’s mirrors.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Headlights; printed page 73, physical PDF page 76; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Your right wheels drift onto the shoulder. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Swerving immediately back onto the pavement.
Stay controlled on the shoulder, slow gradually and return to the pavement when safe. A sudden swerve can send the car across traffic.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Running off the pavement; printed page 84, physical PDF page 87; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You keep feeling sleepy despite opening a window. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop at a safe place and rest, or let an alert qualified driver take over.
Temporary alertness measures do not replace rest. Continuing to drive while sleepy puts you and others at risk.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Maintaining alertness and concentration; printed page 82, physical PDF page 85; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A motorcyclist is lawfully filtering through stopped traffic. What should you do?
Correct answer: Allow space and do not try to block the rider.
Minnesota permits motorcycle lane sharing under specified conditions. Drivers must not interfere with lawful splitting or filtering.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Sharing the road with motorcyclists; printed page 49, physical PDF page 52; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Another driver gestures angrily and tries to provoke you. What is the safest response?
Correct answer: Let the driver go; avoid a confrontation.
Do not escalate aggressive behavior. Stay out of the driver’s way and avoid a contest or threatening response.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Aggressive driving; printed page 79, physical PDF page 82; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A first-time driver is 18 and has no special exemption. How long must the instruction permit normally be held before the road test?
Correct answer: At least six months.
The six-month practice requirement includes drivers who are 18. The shorter three-month period begins at age 19.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Graduated Driver’s Licensing system; printed page 13, physical PDF page 16; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
During the second six months of a provisional license, what is the limit on passengers under 20 who are not immediate family, without a parent or guardian present?
Correct answer: Three.
The second-six-month limit is three passengers under 20, with the stated parent-or-guardian and immediate-family exceptions.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Passenger limitations; printed page 15, physical PDF page 18; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Where must a child under 13 ride when the vehicle has an available back seat?
Correct answer: In the back seat.
Minnesota requires children under 13 to ride in the back when it is available. Use the appropriate child restraint as well.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Other child passenger safety guidelines; printed page 38, physical PDF page 41; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
An officer has stopped you and your insurance document is out of reach. What should you do before reaching for it?
Correct answer: Tell the officer where it is and wait for instructions.
Keep your hands visible and communicate before reaching for documents. Stay in the vehicle unless instructed otherwise.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; What to do when stopped by law enforcement; printed page 45, physical PDF page 48; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A cannabis product is legal for an adult to possess. May that adult drive while impaired by it?
Correct answer: No; driving under its influence remains illegal.
Legal possession does not authorize impaired driving. The manual explicitly prohibits operating a vehicle under the influence of cannabis and related products.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Cannabis; printed page 96, physical PDF page 99; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
