White lines divide two adjacent travel lanes. What direction does traffic in those lanes normally travel?
Correct answer: In the same direction.
White lane lines separate traffic moving in the same direction. Their pattern determines whether lane changes are permitted or discouraged.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; White lane lines; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
What does a yellow centerline normally separate?
Correct answer: Traffic traveling in opposite directions.
Yellow lines separate opposing traffic. Whether the line is solid or dashed provides additional information about passing.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Yellow lane lines; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
The white dashes beside your lane become shorter and thicker. What do they indicate?
Correct answer: The lane is ending.
Minnesota’s manual identifies shorter, thicker white dashes as a warning that the lane ends. Look ahead and prepare for the appropriate merge.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Lane-ending markings; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A single solid white line separates your lane from the next same-direction lane. What guidance does the manual give?
Correct answer: You should not change lanes across it.
A solid white line discourages a lane change. The manual separately states that double solid white lines must not be crossed to change lanes.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Solid white lines; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Broken white lines separate your lane from another same-direction lane. When may you move across?
Correct answer: When a lane change is safe after signaling and checking.
White dashes permit lane changes, but they do not give a changing driver the right of way. Check traffic and blind spots and signal before moving.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Broken white lines; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A solid yellow line is on your side of the centerline and a broken yellow line is on the other side. May you cross to pass an ordinary car?
Correct answer: No; obey the solid line on your side.
With mixed centerline markings, follow the line nearest your lane. The solid line on your side prohibits this ordinary vehicle-passing maneuver.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Mixed yellow markings; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Two solid yellow lines separate your lane from opposing traffic. What do they mean for overtaking an ordinary car?
Correct answer: Neither direction may cross them for that pass.
Double solid yellow centerlines prohibit ordinary vehicle passing from either side. This question is about passing a car, not the separate bicycle-clearance rule.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Double yellow centerlines; printed page 69, physical PDF page 72; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A center lane has left-turn arrows for traffic approaching from both directions. What is its intended use?
Correct answer: Left turns from either direction.
The shared center lane is reserved for left turns onto a road or driveway. It is not an extra through lane or a passing lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Center turn lane; printed page 71, physical PDF page 74; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Your lane is marked with a right arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do at the intersection?
Correct answer: Make the indicated right turn.
A turn-only lane requires the indicated turn. Follow the designated route and find a lawful way back instead of continuing straight from it.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Turn-only lane; printed page 71, physical PDF page 74; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A lane marking shows both a straight arrow and a right-turn arrow. What movements does it allow?
Correct answer: Straight ahead or right, subject to signals and traffic.
Multiple arrows identify the permitted movements from a lane. They do not cancel other signs, signals or yielding duties.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Combined lane arrows; printed page 71, physical PDF page 74; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Dashed double yellow lines border a reversible lane. What should you check before entering it?
Correct answer: The overhead signal or sign permitting its use.
Reversible lanes carry different directions at different times. Enter only when the applicable green arrow or sign permits it.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Reversible lanes; printed page 71, physical PDF page 74; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A flashing yellow X appears above a lane. How may that lane be used?
Correct answer: For a cautious left turn, with opposing turners possible.
A flashing yellow X permits a left turn. Drivers turning left from the opposite direction may share the lane, so use caution.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Flashing yellow X; printed page 68, physical PDF page 71; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A steady downward yellow arrow appears above your freeway lane. What should you prepare to do?
Correct answer: Move safely to another lane before this one closes.
A steady downward yellow arrow warns that the lane will close. Prepare a safe lane change rather than waiting beneath a red X.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Steady downward yellow arrow; printed page 68, physical PDF page 71; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A downward yellow arrow above a freeway lane is flashing. What does that signal mean?
Correct answer: You may use the lane with caution.
A flashing downward yellow arrow allows cautious use of the lane. It differs from a steady downward yellow arrow, which warns of a closing lane.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Flashing downward yellow arrow; printed page 68, physical PDF page 71; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A steady downward green arrow is displayed above a lane. What does it tell you?
Correct answer: The lane is open for your direction of travel.
The green lane-use arrow allows you to drive in that lane. Other traffic rules, signs and signals still apply.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Downward green arrow; printed page 68, physical PDF page 71; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
The DON’T WALK hand starts flashing after a pedestrian has entered the intersection. What may the pedestrian do?
Correct answer: Continue to the other side at a normal pace.
A flashing hand means pedestrians should not start crossing. Those already in the intersection may finish at a normal pace; drivers must still avoid endangering them.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Flashing pedestrian signal; printed page 67, physical PDF page 70; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A WALK signal appears before a pedestrian steps off the curb. What should the pedestrian still do?
Correct answer: Look to make sure crossing is safe.
The WALK signal permits crossing, but the manual still directs pedestrians to check that it is safe. A signal does not eliminate conflicts with turning vehicles.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Walk signal; printed page 67, physical PDF page 70; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A train has passed through a crossing with more than one track. What must you consider before crossing?
Correct answer: Another train may approach on a different track.
Look for trains in both directions and obey the warning devices. Do not assume the last car of one train means every track is safe to cross.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Multiple railroad tracks; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
A railroad flag person directs traffic to stop, although the automatic warning lights are not flashing. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and obey the flag person.
At a railroad crossing, obey the flag person as you would a warning device. The absence of flashing lights is not permission to ignore that direction.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Railroad flag person; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
You are driving a manual-transmission car toward railroad tracks. When should you select the appropriate lower gear?
Correct answer: Before entering the crossing.
Select the needed gear before entering and do not shift while within the crossing. Avoid anything that could leave the vehicle stopped on the tracks.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Manual transmission at tracks; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
At night, you can see an approaching train but are unsure of its speed or distance. What is the safe decision?
Correct answer: Stop and wait for the train to pass.
Train speed and distance are difficult to judge, especially at night. The manual says to stop and wait when you hesitate about crossing in front of a visible train.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Judging trains; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Crossing bells are sounding and the warning lights are flashing, but you cannot see a train yet. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop and do not proceed across the tracks.
Activated warning devices mean a train or other on-track equipment is approaching. Do not cross merely because it is not yet visible.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Railroad warning devices; printed page 53, physical PDF page 56; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
From a safe place, you need to report an obstruction at a railroad crossing. What information on the blue ENS sign helps?
Correct answer: The railroad emergency number and crossing identifier.
The ENS sign provides a 24-hour contact number and identifies the crossing so dispatchers can alert trains. Make the call from a safe location away from the tracks.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Emergency Notification System; printed page 54, physical PDF page 57; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
In a work zone, a flag person tells you to wait even though your lane appears clear. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait and follow the flag person’s directions.
Drivers must obey work-zone flaggers. Workers or equipment may be moving beyond the portion of the road you can see.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Work-zone flag person; printed page 54, physical PDF page 57; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
Road work shifts your travel lane closer to workers and equipment. What should you concentrate on?
Correct answer: The temporary lane path, speed and safe clearance.
Work-zone lanes may be altered and bring traffic close to people repairing the road. Follow the directions, control speed and adjust position to keep a safe distance.
Source: Minnesota Driver's Manual, June 2026; Work-zone lane changes; printed page 54, physical PDF page 57; checked September 21, 2026. ↗
